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Oldest US mall blends old/modern with 225-sq-ft micro-lofts

Kirsten Dirksen · documentary · Watch on YouTube

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What it is

Kirsten Dirksen visits the Providence Arcade, the oldest US indoor mall, which was converted into 225-square-foot micro-lofts classified as a rooming house.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Pointed to as a detailed example of converting a dying mall into housing.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2017, last 2022

What HN commenters said

  1. “Here's a detailed examination of one mall that converted to apartments”

    Detailed look at converting a mall into apartments

    michaelbuckbee, 2020-07 · Recommendation · in “The dying mall’s new lease on life: apartments”

  2. “this video shows an interesting repurposing of a mall to become residential space”

    Interesting repurposing of a mall into residential space

    equalsione, 2022-01 · Recommendation · in “Malls adding apartments to offset dwindling numbers of shoppers”

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Topics: micro-apartments, adaptive reuse, providence, tiny living, urbanism

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