# Fun Alleyway Attractions ‘The Putting Lot' Brings Sports & Sustainability to Brooklyn By Rachel | Published 2009-05-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/putting-lot-mini-golf References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/05/the-putting-lot-urban-mini-golf.html) & [theputtinglot.org](http://theputtinglot.org/) Designers in Brooklyn, NY decided to take matters into their own hands when they saw businesses closing and people leaving the area. They decided to play golf, or more specifically [mini golf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hackers-golf) at ‘The Putting Lot.’ ‘The Putting Lot’ is as much about fun as it is about discussing sustainability and home-grown talents. [Local architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobble-hill-townhouse) are creating a 9 hole mini-golf course in a [vacant Brooklyn lot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooie-buurt) that also features area foods. A hole in 1 for Brooklyn! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Fun:** Designing entertainment experiences that promote sustainability and local talent. - **Community Revitalization:** Transforming vacant spaces into vibrant attractions to bring people back to the area. - **Hybrid Experiences:** Combining recreational activities with educational discussions and local culinary offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Incorporating sustainability and local talent into amusement parks, mini-golf courses, and other entertainment venues. - **Real Estate:** Repurposing vacant lots and buildings into unique community spaces to attract residents, businesses, and visitors. - **Food and Beverage:** Collaborating with local food vendors and incorporating culinary offerings into recreational experiences to create a unique hybrid experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Sports Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ballers-sports-venue.md) - [Golf-Inspired Textural Club Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muni-indoor-golf-club.md) - [Grass-Roots Golf Gatherings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/links-social-tour.md) - [Maximalism Playful Roller Discos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xanadu.md) - [Film-Inspired Bowling Alleys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastside-bowl.md) - [Eye-Catching Basketball Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-park.md) - [Reflective Ping-Pong Parlour Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-point-installation.md) - [Interactive Golf Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hackers-golf.md) - [Branded Interactive Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenfields.md)