How can a historic market continue to enrich a neighborhood with changing demographics while promoting wellness and community engagement?
Moore Street Market is an often overlooked gem in Bushwick. The updated market employs 4 different growing methods to provide a green space for the neighborhood. The green systems will help provide fresh produce to the community at a low cost, and provide educational opportunities to students from nearby schools and in the NYCHA housing across the street.
The CSA program will target newer residents who overlook this market in favor of the near-by farmers market, making this historic market relevant to newcomers. Priority was given to existing vendors keeping their spaces on the first floor, while expanding the upper levels to accommodate the system. The market’s basement is converted into a large production kitchen to compensate for the recent and unexpected closure of Pilotworks.