Useful links
We’re always on the look out for organisations and resources which offer advice when it comes to empty shop projects – if you think the list below is missing anything, then please just let us know!
Meanwhile Space
Meanwhile Space works with landlords, landowners, developers and local authorities to relieve them temporarily of liabilities (insurance, rates, security etc.) associated with holding redundant shops, offices, cleared land etc. whilst an appropriate commercial solution is being sought. By working with local communities and other stakeholders, interim or ‘Meanwhile,’ uses are deployed to reanimate the space and provide opportunities for community benefit and social enterprise.
Communities and Local Government
Download the guidance paper for town centres which first laid out the need for meanwhile use. The government has also produced template meanwhile use leases.
The Empty Shops Network
Dan Thompson’s Empty Shops Network is a brilliant resource for anyone interested in the finding out using empty shops for a range of projects. There is also a collection of resources available to download for free from the website, which give great tips on how to make use of empty spaces.
The Portas Review
In 2011 Mary Portas was commissioned by the government to produce a report on the future of the UK’s high streets – her findings can be seen on her website here.
NESTA & The Observer‘s 50 New Radicals
We’re delighted to have been included in the list of Britain’s 50 New Radicals for 2012 – see their website to find out more about the other winners, as well as why we were chosen.
We regularly use our Twitter account to share the latest projects taking place in our spaces, as well as to advertise new properties and opportunities which arise. Use the #emptyshops hashtag to find out what’s going on in your area.