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Creating a third space or local amenity in your community

Creating a third space or local amenity in your community

From garage conversions to a local hangouts, give your neighborhood more life for local activities and needs

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Michael Moore
Nov 27, 2022
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Here are some examples of successful third spaces and community amenities made by. folks who wanted a better place to live.

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Garage to Bar Conversion

John Garbarino's GarBar in Maplewood, NJ.

Useable as for rent event space or just a hangout for friends, family, and the neighborhood. Also great for sports nights, game nights, or just hanging out


Pop-up Boutique

White Lace Cottage garage Pop-up Shop

A garage, front porch, driveway or living room can host a sale for clothing, decor, or art with your own items or a group of vendors.


Semi-Professional Bakery

BandT’s professional baking garage conversion

New cottage food laws in almost every state have legalized at home baking across the country, allowing for at legal home based commercial kitchens for making baked goods.


Bike Shop

Iwasjra’s garage bikeshop

If you are a bicycle hobbyist let your garage shop become a hangout spot for others who share the love of riding.


Community Bulk Buying Club

During covid shortages of toilet paper, flour, meats, fruits, vegetables, and other staples led to neighbors banding together to buy staples in bulk from commercial suppliers.


Host a live music event

AustinMusicLove (AML) Backyard Concert

Host an open mike to give a place for local artists to play and for music lovers to enjoy.


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