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Building Community and Strengthening our Social Fabric
Project Interim is a pioneering approach to urban development, integrating social enterprise principles to support local businesses, elevate property values, boost tourism and ensure public safety. Our projects not only revitalize land sites but also serves as a platform for local artists, musicians, and cultural groups to engage with the community, enriching our city's cultural fabric.
Other Community Benefits
Stimulate business and retail growth in vacant areas, improving livability, safety, and real estate values in the downtown core.
Offer entrepreneurs an opportunity to test out a market and explore retail formats with flexible and more affordable terms through recycled shipping containers.
Emphasize eco-friendly practices, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and the use of sustainable materials, with features like rainwater harvesting and solar power.
Heighten public safety through strict security measures in pop-up spaces, creating secure environments for everyone.
Counteract urban challenges such as homelessness and crime by activating otherwise neglected and vacant spaces.
Social and Economic Implications of Unused Urban Spaces
Revenue Loss
The absence of active land use means missing out on potential income from property taxes and business operations, vital for the city's financial health.
Stagnation in Economic Dynamics
The lack of commercial entities, employment opportunities, and consumer engagement leads to diminished economic vibrancy in the community.
Forgone Potential
Idle land represents missed opportunities for launching commercial projects or creating communal areas that could spur economic development, job creation, and improve residents' well-being.
Visual and Social Deterioration
Empty plots contribute to a decline in the urban aesthetic, discouraging both tourists and potential investors, and negatively impacting the social fabric and appeal of the city.
Resource Drain
Maintaining unused land demands resources and infrastructure, diverting them from more productive uses, and poses potential safety risks if neglected.
Effect on Real Estate Market
The existence of vacant spaces, especially in sought-after locations, can lower property values and influence the costs of nearby leases and rentals, affecting the overall real estate market.