3. Use empty retail space for cultural activities
While these sort of activities don't offer a long term solution for disused shops, he says they do help landlords market buildings to prospective tenants. Mr Thompson says research by the Empty Shops Network has found that the new office, which employs 150, has boosted local businesses.The former House of Fraser building in Edinburgh's Princes Street could become a Johnnie Walker visitor experienceAccording to the Local Data Company, some former department stores will be snapped up by other retailers if they're in the right location.
"A lot of these stores are in quite prominent High Streets, with the highest footfall and locations, and people increasingly want to live in these places. They are also often historic buildings which are quite attractive to buyers."
Stay empty, rents are too high.
Homes for immigrants
Indoor skatepark/urinal.
Careful what you say now or you'll get the fkn Babyshambles squatting up there and Kate Moss with needles hanging out of her like a dart board !?😨
Are you joking? BBC ? Public service broadcaster? Blue Peter solutions to the closures of so many shopping chains ?
HAVE A FUCKING RAVE UP.
A shop that sells light switches.....
Poundland
Charity shops seem to be a popular choice now a days! Or maybe a Costa or Starbucks!
Homeless shelter for refugees from Calais