Soul City Market
Soul City Market is an adaptive reuse concept for an abandoned building on historic Farish Street to be transformed into a food hall and market space.
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Soul City Market is an adaptive reuse concept for an existing building along historic Farish Street in Downtown Jackson, Mississippi. The project envisions transforming the property into a neighborhood food hall and grocery market, expanding food access while supporting local businesses and economic revitalization.
The design prioritizes preservation of the building's historic character, retaining its existing exterior and interior architectural elements, including structural columns and exposed materials. Proposed improvements include a refreshed storefront with painted signage, street trees, ground art, and flexible outdoor seating. These interventions aim to reactivate the property, strengthen its connection to the surrounding streetscape, and establish a welcoming community destination that celebrates Farish Street's cultural and architectural identity.
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Year
2022
Location
Jackson, Mississippi
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Client
Jackson Redevelopment Authority
Proposed Food Hall Adaptation
Existing Site Conditions 2022
Catalyzing Economy Mobility & Entrepreneurship
Programmatic elements of Soul City Market included a flexible coworking space where creatives and entrepreneurs could find community, collaboration, and supportive infrastructure. The food hall, market stalls, adaptable workspace, and exterior public areas all support the local economy while drawing new visitors and revitalizing the Farish Street Historic District.
Proposed Bar & Gallery Space
Existing Site Conditions 2022