The Thames Bath project is a new venture, currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, that aims to open a floating, open-air public swimming pool on the River Thames.
The pool will comprise a huge floating pontoon on the bank of the Thames. Accessible by stairs, the pontoon will be fitted with a lifeguard tower. There will be two main pools, a 25-meter lap pool and a plunge pool, as well as a small paddling pool for kids.
While public open-air swimming pools may seem like a relic of the ancient past -- with images of Greek and Moorish bath-houses coming to mind -- there's clearly an appetite to bring them back. Should it come to fruition, the Thames Bath will underline the revival of retro recreation.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Floating Swimming Pools
- The Thames Bath Project shows the trend of reviving retro recreation by opening a floating, open-air public swimming pool on the River Thames.
- Public Outdoor Recreation
- The resurgence of public open-air swimming pools indicates a trend of people seeking outdoor recreational activities.
- Crowdfunding for Public Projects
- The Kickstarter campaign for the Thames Bath Project demonstrates the trend of using crowdfunding to finance public ventures.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Recreation and Leisure
- The Thames Bath Project presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to the recreation and leisure industry by offering a unique, floating swimming pool experience.
- Tourism and Hospitality
- The opening of a floating swimming pool on the River Thames can create a new tourist attraction, providing an innovative offering to the tourism and hospitality industry.
- Crowdfunding Platforms
- The success of the Kickstarter campaign for the Thames Bath Project highlights the potential disruptive innovation opportunities for crowdfunding platforms in financing public projects.
