99% Invisible Secret Mall Apartment
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Mar 25, 2025 
Michael Townsend, an artist known for living secretly in a hidden apartment inside the Providence Place Mall, shares his unconventional experience. He discusses the creativity that emerged from this unique living arrangement and the artists' protest against urban redevelopment. Alexandra Lange, an author and mall design expert, highlights the evolving cultural significance of malls, especially post-pandemic. They explore the nostalgia tied to these spaces and envision their potential transformation amidst changing consumer habits.
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Mall Living Inspiration
- Michael Townsend, inspired by a mall ad, had the idea to live in a mall.
- This led to a documentary called "Secret Mall Apartment."
Fort Thunder Demolished
- Michael Townsend, an artist, was initially optimistic about the Providence Place Mall.
- After developers demolished his artist community, Fort Thunder, he decided to live in the mall.
Secret Apartment Plan
- After losing their home, Townsend and friends planned a week-long stay in the mall.
- Discovering a hidden room, they decided to build a secret apartment instead.
