Canopies is a swirling creation that offers a unique shopping experience by bringing nature back into the heart of Muncie, Indiana. Nestled into the corner of South Nichols Avenue and White River Boulevard, this public market beckons the creative community to display their talents to the benefit of the surrounding low to middle income neighborhoods who are living in a food desert. Constructed almost entirely out of sustainable local wood, Canopies Public Market features an innovative wood structural system, shading devices and passive heating systems. Located in the North West corner of the site, Canopies inspires the programs around it, like the outdoor markets and public park, that blossom throughout the landscape as areas of enjoyment for people of all ages. Whether you come for the peaceful and serene setting of the public park or the busy hub of the public market, Canopies will always be there for the strengthening community of Muncie, Indiana.