Although we’re a little bit late to the party, the people at Streetsense wanted to take a look back at 2022 and a look ahead at 2023—but from the unique perspectives of our multidisciplinary teams. From Interior Architecture to Hospitality, to Public Non-Profit Solutions to Research & Analysis, you can see there are some common threads in the responses that emphasize artfulness, togetherness, and expression. So read on for all the trends because we’re thrilled to report that high-ball cocktails with obvious names are in, and that caviar (and listicles such as this one) are out.
Enjoy this perspective from the placeshapers, brandbuilders, and storytellers who make Streetsense special:
From the Interior Architecture Team
In: Gathering around fires
Out: Fake fireplaces
In: Amsterdam school expressionism
Out: Art deco
In: Restaurants with live music
Out: Restaurants with curated playlists
In: Fruit bowls
Out: Foods on boards
In: Uplighting
Out: Downlighting
In: Candelabras
Out: Scented candles
In: Reservation books
Out: Reservation apps
In: Specials on the chalkboard
Out: QR codes
In: Mushrooms
Out: Caviar
In: Word of mouth
Out: Algorithms
From the Hospitality Team
In: Martinis & pizza
Out: Martinis & caviar
In: Magazine-style menus
Out: QR codes
In: Old-School highballs with obvious names (Whiskey & Soda)
Out: House cocktails with stupid names
In: Candles
Out: Interior neon signs
In: High-end jello shots
Out: Espresso martinis
From the Brand Team
In: Strong, personal POVs
Out: Microtrends
In: Shapes (IYKYK)
Out: Streetsense yellow
In: Investing in sustainable quality
Out: Luxury for luxury’s sake
Always In: Supporting local artists
Out: Calling AI art
From the Marketing Team
In: Astrology memes
Out: “In” and “out” new year listicles
In: Dry-ish January
Out: Negroni… sbagliato… with prosecco in it
In: Emerging social media platforms
Out: Bots and blue check marks
From the Research & Analysis Team
In: Storytelling
Out: Data dump
From the Public Non-Profit Solutions Team
In: Downtown Social Districts
Out: Downtown Business Districts
In: Micromobility (e-bikes and e-scooters)
Out: Driving everywhere
In: Common sense rules and regulations for outdoor dining
Out: Outdoor dining free-for-all
In: Flex space or residential on the ground floor
Out: Zoning requirements for retail on the ground floor of every downtown building
In: On-line shopping with in-store pick up (to do more shopping!)
Out: On-line shopping with home delivery
In: Residential conversions of office buildings in office-centric downtowns
Out: Office buildings. Also, office-centric downtowns
From the Place Strategy Team
In: Not doing in-out lists
Out: Doing in-out lists (whoops!)
