Streetsense Weighs In On What’s In And Out

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by The Streetsense Collective

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!)

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