# Abandoned Bridge Party Zones The Pod Mostom Hangout Space is a Thriving Urban Regeneration Project By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-regeneration References: [junk-culture](http://www.junk-culture.com/2013/08/an-urban-regeneration-project-turns.html) & [atriumstudio.sk](http://www.atriumstudio.sk/en/news/154/we-opened-pod-mostom-open-space) Hanging out under the old, abandoned bridge in Kosice, Slovakiamay not sound have been all that exciting, but that was before the Pod Mostom urban regeneration project took hold. Put into effect by [Atrium Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atrium-house) and Esterni design group, the Pod Mostom project, translating to mean open space, has transformed a once useless public area into a thriving cultural center. A creative construction installation, along with other exciting features such as a [skating ramp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rampitecture), amphitheater, stage, projection screens and cafe/bar area allow for fun social interactions in a cool and unusual setting. Because of this successful urban regeneration project, the bridge has become a place where people can participate in everything from casual hangouts while sipping drinks to having a blast watching lively concerts and performances. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Urban Regeneration Projects:** Explore opportunities to transform abandoned or underutilized public spaces into thriving cultural centers with unique features and social interactions. - **Creative Construction Installations:** Discover the potential of incorporating creative and innovative construction installations to enhance the appeal and functionality of public spaces. - **Unconventional Social Spaces:** Tap into the demand for unconventional social spaces that offer a cool and unusual setting for socializing, concerts, performances, and other events. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Architects, designers, and urban planners can explore opportunities to revitalize urban areas through innovative urban regeneration projects and creative construction installations. - **Entertainment and Events:** Event organizers, concert promoters, and those in the entertainment industry can capitalize on the growing demand for unique and unconventional social spaces for hosting lively concerts, performances, and events. - **Hospitality and Food Services:** Cafes, bars, and restaurants can consider expanding their businesses by setting up in unconventional social spaces, providing customers with a cool and unusual setting for socializing and enjoying food and drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Graveyard-Transformed Public Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-of-memories.md) - [Creative Pop-Up Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-popup-hub.md) - [Musical Island Regeneration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundscape-1.md) - [Elevated Urban Skate Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects.md) - [Community-Centered Rooftop Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooftop-revival.md) - [Renewed Urban Rooftops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-seoul-rooftops.md) - [Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/membran-collective.md) - [Eye-Catching Basketball Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-park.md) - [Adaptive Community Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-of-hudson.md)