Mission
CultureHouse improves livability in local communities by transforming unused spaces into vibrant social infrastructure.
Our process
Research
We work with community partners to identify pain points, identify opportunities, and scope projects.
Community engagement
Through advisory groups and participatory action, we create plans that meet neighborhood criteria.
Design/build
Using tactical urbanist methods, we design and build spaces that are accessible and foster community.
Operation
We invite people into projects, provide programming, and collect data.
Impact report
By analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, we document findings and provide a path forward for continued development.
Our work
Community pop-ups
We work alongside communities to activate vacant properties and transform them into communal living rooms, third spaces, and hosts for regular programming. They serve as hubs for on-the-ground research to determine long-term placemaking opportunities.
Special projects
We leverage our proven placemaking methodology to support community partners in bringing their projects to life. We offer a range of services, drawing from our past work and tailored to project needs.
Test kitchen
We develop prototype interventions that bring joy and promote urban livability. We test them in our community, and scale them into viable projects.
Work with us
Our services
Want to bring some CultureHouse magic to your neighborhood, vacant storefront, public space, or event? We work with community partners across our three programs. Reach out to us to learn more. No idea is too out there (we might regret saying that).
Community pop-ups
Looking to create a community space in your downtown? We can help you make it happen! We provide technical assistance and implementation across three phases; community engagement and research, pop-up space operation, and impact reporting. We tailor the project scope to meet your needs and goals. Fill out the interest form and we’ll reach out with next steps.
Special projects
We design and build creative, energetic, and human-scale installations and consult on creative placemaking projects. Whether it’s improving your current public space, making interactive elements for an event, or helping you conduct engagement, we will bring a quick, cheap, and beautiful approach that centers community.
Test kitchen
We’re always cooking up ideas, and we want to share them with you! We are available to speak at conferences and events about our work, run workshops on urban design, and lead guided urbanism tours. Or, why not partner with us to create a new idea of your own?
Create your own community pop-up
We created our pop-up community space concept to be adapted and iterated on by others. We can help you create one in your community! Take a look at our Manual to see how we created our first pop-up space and how you can open your own.
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