Retro-cubes(smart street vendor shelter)


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Project owner's name :
Mr Petros Kagiso
Country of deployment for the project :
Botswana
Sector :
Environment
What problem does your company want to solve? :
Unorganised and Poor infrastructure for informal businesses and SMME'S in Urban development which has led to exclusion from economic, structural and financial development .
What solution does your company provide? :
Retro-cubes offers multifunctional shelters for street vendors with solar power, LED displays, extendable spaces, and advanced ICT solutions for payments, inventory, and connectivity.
Describe your project :
Retro-cubes are innovative structures designed to support informal businesses in developing countries by providing organized, dignified, and functional shelters for street vendors. These units blend seamlessly with urban architecture and serve multiple purposes: when closed, they resemble billboards with LED displays for advertising and include solar panel roofing to supply electricity. At night, they function as street or walkway lights. When opened, Retro-cubes offer sheltered spaces for multiple vendors, featuring tables, shelves, and lighting, all extendable through a wing-like mechanism for easy setup. Integrating advanced ICT technologies, Retro-cubes enhance vendor operations with features like contactless payment systems, smart inventory management, digital signage, environmental controls, and Wi-Fi hotspots. Security is bolstered through surveillance cameras and smart locks, while solar panels and energy monitoring systems promote sustainability. By fostering entrepreneurship and improving urban aesthetics, Retro-cubes contribute to economic development and the empowerment of individuals in developing regions.