The concept of neighborhood gets lost in the shuffle of globalization with all different forms of social media, but this particular company brings everyone together with a community block party.
The 'Minto Westside Block Party' brought a community together by using local repurposed property, including shipping containers, to celebrate Toronto's west side in a collaboration with Scadding Court Community Centre. Hosted at the Westside Market, the event saw a reclaimed vacant urban space feature a industrial, yet contemporary theme of bright shipping containers repositioning the context of the shipping commodity.
The community block party featured the market bringing back a sense of neighborhood and culture in the downtown core. The event hosted live music, craft and urban street fair vendors, as well as food tents with several of the communities delicious and new eateries. The vacant space holds community events including regularly scheduled farmer's markets.
All photography by Arthur Mola
Shipping Container Block Parties
The Minto Westside Celebrated with This Community Block Party
Trend Themes
1. Repurposed Property Events - The use of repurposed property, such as shipping containers, in community events is a disruptive innovation opportunity that brings together local communities and fosters a sense of neighborhood.
2. Industrial Contemporary Design - The incorporation of industrial elements, like bright shipping containers, in contemporary design creates a unique aesthetic and offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the architecture and design industry.
3. Revitalizing Vacant Urban Spaces - Revitalizing vacant urban spaces through community block parties and events presents an innovative solution to transform neglected areas into vibrant gathering places for communities.
Industry Implications
1. Event Planning - The trend of using repurposed property in community block parties creates new opportunities for event planning professionals to offer unique and memorable experiences.
2. Architecture and Design - The use of industrial contemporary design, such as incorporating shipping containers, opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for architects and designers to create innovative and sustainable structures.
3. Urban Development - Revitalizing vacant urban spaces through community events presents opportunities for urban developers to transform neglected areas into thriving and vibrant neighborhoods.