Gabrielle Loutit

This installation aims to reconnect the people of Levenmouth to their local high street as it has overtime lost its charm through vandalism, business closure and overall neglect from the local council. This installation adds vibrancy and connects itself to the community by providing the answers they looked for in terms of improving the high street in the user engagement task. Reignite the high street has within it; a variety of sheltered and non sheltered seating, a selection of different green spaces and gallery walls to display the work of local artists, as well as vacant space for larger art works such as sculptures and statues.  

The installation sits within an empty space left within the street where three shops once stood but sadly burned down in 2022. Despite the devastation from the fire and the loss of shopping opportunities for the community, the vacant space allowed the chance for a fresh start where the locals can have their say in a new design. The street has potential to create a better relationship with the local community but this improvement may also help to attract new shoppers, improving the streets footfall and creating new potential business opportunities in the remaining vacant stores.