Exploring the recreation of traditional Main Street settings in contemporary developments, analyzing the appeal of familiar community spaces and the role of developers in crafting temporary communities that evoke nostalgia and cater to social dynamics and sensory experiences.
Younger generations want more experiences and less stuff. That’s a problem for retailers.
Deidre Woollard caught up with Kevin Ervin Kelley, architect, experience designer, and the author of “Irreplaceable: How to Create Extraordinary Places that Bring People Together.” They discuss:
- The evolution of grocery stores, and how regional players can compete.
- Why direct-to-consumer brands have a scaling problem.
- How Harley Davidson stores became a social destination.
Company discussed: HOG
Host: Deidre Woollard
Guest: Kevin Ervin Kelley
Producer: Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Rick Engdahl, Desireé Jones
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