we turn vacant space into active space.

OFFER SPACE

LEASE SPACE

OUR STORY IN NUMBERS

900+

ARTISTS AS TENANTS

250,000 sqft

commercial retail activated

5

states activated

$1.4M

Total tenant sales

64

tenant podcasts

31

artist collaborations

24

real estate partners

4

city partners

WHO WE ARE

We activate underutilized retail, office, and restaurant spaces with art, food, beverage, retail, and community-driven experiences to create value for property owners, entrepreneurs, and local economies.

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WHAT WE DO

We build out, sublease, activate, and manage vacant commercial real estate as creative destinations.

WHO WE SERVE

We serve municipalities, property owners, and creative entrepreneurs through collaborative partnerships.

WHY IT MATTERS

We advance economic development, community revitalization, and long-term cultural vibrancy.

HOW WE WORK

We sublease underutilized retail, restaurant, bar, and office spaces, transforming them into creative hubs.

PROPERTY TYPES

Diverse activations for diverse spaces

Zero Empty Spaces transform vacant retail storefronts into vibrant, revenue-generating destinations by temporarily activating spaces with curated retailers, makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and experiential concepts until a permanent tenant is secured.
Zero Empty Spaces transforms vacant office space into vibrant, revenue-generating destinations by temporarily activating it with curated retailers, artists, makers, entrepreneurs, and experiential concepts until a permanent tenant is secured. We also offer on-site art and wellness workshops that engage employees and provide landlords with a differentiating, value-added amenity.
Zero Empty Spaces transforms vacant restaurant and food court spaces into shared ghost kitchens by temporarily activating them with food entrepreneurs, emerging chefs, virtual restaurant brands, and culinary startups until a permanent tenant is secured. This creates immediate revenue, expands local food offerings, and keeps dining areas active and engaging for property owners and visitors.

EXPLORE OUR ACTIVATIONS

OUR SERVICES

Vacancy Activation

Property Inventory & Data Collection

Physical Condition & Readiness Assessment

Buildout Cost Estimates

Visibility & Location Scoring

Ownership Engagement & Willingness

Mapping & Visual Reporting

Summary Dashboard

Matterport walk-through (optional)
Goals & Guiding Principles

Vacancy Typology & Prioritization

Recommended Activation Models

Stakeholder Roles & Partnership Model

Funding & Incentive Framework

Phased Implementation Plan

Marketing & Community Engagement Strategy

Metrics, Reporting & Long-Term Outcomes

Creative Programming

Community Engagement
We holds master lease on property

We provides COI

We maintains space(s)

In-market Zero Empty Spaces manager

Fixed-fee management

City-funded improvements

Rent collected through our system

Tenant revenue issued to hiring organization

Transparent, scalable model

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IN THEIR WORDS

"I loved working with Zero Empty Spaces. I had several commercial spaces raw and vacant for a couple months and collaborated with them to offer great spaces for local artists. They cleaned up my spaces and brought in foot traffic that, otherwise, would not have come. Thank you guys!"

– David Bowles / Developer

IN THEIR WORDS

"Zero Empty Spaces is an oasis wherever it is located. While giving artist a place to work, collaborate and show their work, the collective of creatives organically activates their space and surrounding business spaces. Zero Empty Spaces enhances visibility and stimulates the environment wherever they are. It’s always exciting to see. I was so glad to be introduced to this business model. As a local elected official I have been a proponent of this original idea."

– Andrea Levine O’Rourke / Former Deputy Mayor, City of Boca Raton

IN THEIR WORDS

"As a result of being at Legacy Place I've sold more and had more commission requests than ever before.I have room to display my work and enough space to have 2-3 projects going at a time. I started out here taking a drawing class with Anthony Burks Sr..He encouraged me to take a space.I am eternally grateful for that as well as to Evan and Andrew for creating this opportunity for artists and allowing me to be part of ZES# 10."

– Faith Schwack / Artist