The Streetsense Collective

Few things consume the minds of travel + tourism brands and destinations as much as the trends affecting the future of travel. Destinations want to know what’s around the corner in order to steward the experiences they create for travelers looking for their next big adventure. Despite their young age, Gen Z already has a […]

With so much noise across an overwhelming number of digital and traditional channels, how are brands standing out and being seen? This was a big question asked at the DC Marketing Summit, as Streetsense Executive Director of Marketing, Tom Frank, spoke with industry pros about how brands can create distinguishing and engaging content. Escape the […]

Last week, our team hopped off the plane at LAX — eager for Summit LA’s three days of transformative discussions with the world’s leading minds. With a packed schedule, Streetsense’s Managing Principal Eric Burka, Director of Trends + Consumer Forecasting Jamie Sabat, and Activation + Events Manager Quinn Rhone set out to immerse themselves in […]

Retail is no longer just about selling goods, restaurants are no longer just about food, and hotels are no longer just for lodging. As we’ve moved further into the experience economy, spaces have been elevated into places, thanks to meticulous experience design and the carefully crafted activities and experiences that happen within them. As with […]

Increasingly focused on worker productivity and satisfaction, employers are implementing office perks that make the workplace more efficient and appealing to be in. From pulling inspiration from residential and hospitality designs to integrating in-house food offerings, we’re reapproaching the way we design office spaces in response to recent trends in the workplace and beyond. Optimizing […]

For those of you that haven’t brushed up on your Gen Z knowledge, check out our previous Gen Z blogs — Meet Gen Z: The Next Population Tsunami and How to Market to Gen Z. Now that you’re all caught up on the generation with $143 billion spending power, let’s talk multifamily. At two billion […]

Social media is no longer a nice-to-have in property marketing — it’s a must-have. Aside from the fact that almost every property has a social media presence, embracing social media is a key component of integrated marketing plans. With strategic use, social media boosts multifamily marketing efforts and supports business goals. Put Yourself Out There […]

Gone are the days of giving priority to goods and services, now our expenditures are going to experiences — and that’s affecting more than one would think. Eric Burka, Managing Principal, and Jamie Sabat, Director of Trends and Consumer Forecasting sat down to talk about the experience economy, its effect on multifamily housing, and trends […]

We had a blast in Blagden and hope you did too. This year’s Streetmarket was bigger and better than ever, thanks in part to our wonderful partners, vendors, and attendees. A jungle of REWILD plants found new homes, a library’s worth of Loyalty Books was browsed, hundreds of Frères Branchiaux candles were sniffed, Little Sesame […]

Opening a successful restaurant or bar is daunting for both new and experienced restaurateurs. Jay Coldren, Streetsense’s Managing Director of Eat + Drink, sat down with industry experts Derek Brown of Drink Company, and Colan Vance of The Indigo Road to talk about the anatomy of a successful restaurant and bar, and to look at […]

Streetmarket is back, bigger, and better than ever. On Saturday, September 14, we’re hosting Streetmarket — a curated market experience by Streetsense. Join us to shop local, eat well, and drink up while championing and supporting local makers. The event is open to the public and will feature a mix of local retailers and restaurants […]

African cuisine is underrepresented in the U.S. — a fact that is reflected expertly by the need for the blanket term “African cuisine,” which seeks to represent an entire continent with 54 countries and innumerable regions, all with their own regions and flavor profiles. However, the rise of African restaurants in foodie-central urban hubs around […]