Cult of the temporary: is the pop-up phenomenon really good for cities?

Melanie Nowicki; Ellla Harris

Cult of the temporary: is the pop-up phenomenon really good for cities?

Melanie Nowicki, Ellla Harris

Department of Geography

Research output: Other contribution

Abstract

From supper-clubs to homeless shelters, pop-up ventures have become commonplace in cities around the world. In times of crisis they may offer an economic lifeline – but what are the downsides of this short-termist strategy?

Original language	English
Media of output	Guardian Cities
Publisher	The Guardian
Publication status	Published - 20 Jul 2015

Keywords

pop-up; temporariness

Access to Document

http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/jul/20/cult-temporary-pop-up-phenomenon-cities

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