Nontraditional uses such as hotels, condos, entertainment venues and schools have begun backfilling vacant big -
box spaces formerly occupied by department stores to create a more mixed - use offering and urban village feel.
Formerly an underutilized area that housed a small comment
box tucked away in the corner, the Nook has grown into an active participatory
space for visitors to share ideas, reflections, and feedback generated from their experience at the Hammer Museum.