LEARNING FROM POPUP VILLAGES

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Some popup villages have seen hundreds of people from the internet gather for multiple months at a time. These gatherings are long enough to build relationships but short enough to not require permanent relocation. People can join these communities for however long they want, creating an opportunity for a demand-first approach to prototyping permanent places. This essay looks at successful popup villages, why they work, and where they could go next.