Photo courtesy of Oakland North
Oaklanders are hungry. For food, and drinks and what not, but also for just…more good stuff in to happen in the town. Well, something really innovative is upon us this Friday, December 9, with popuphood, a new urban initiative in Old Oakland offering six new retail shops in five previously vacant store fronts with six months free rent.
Local entrepreneurs Alfonso Dominguez and Sarah Filley founded popuphood in 2011 with the idea to create a dynamic neighborhood “where folks can stroll, dine, drink and shop, while exploring the neighborhood, discovering its historic charm and investing locally.” A goal of the project is to partner with the public and private sectors in supporting small, local businesses toward signing a long-term lease. Retailers include Manifesto Bicycles, Marion and Rose’s Workshop, Sticks + Stones, PIPER AND JOHN GENERAL GOODS, Turtle and Hare, and Crown Nine.
The grand opening for popuphood is Friday December 9th, from 12pm to 9pm in Old Oakland, near 9th and Broadway. The neighborhood’s Farmer’s Market will be going on from early morning until 3pm and 9th street will be closed to traffic from Broadway to Washington Street, some come down and enjoy a nice walk around the neighborhood.
