Empty shops everywhere which has a spiralling effect as this means fewer people which means fewer customers which means businesses close which means ...
I would love to see a generosity of heart from landlords and local government.
Allow artists and artisans and craftspeople and community groups to populate these empty shops until a lease is secured. This will attract curious people who may become customers at nearby businesses which may encourage others to open a shop which will attract more people which will ...
a spiral effect in a positive, energised, creative, people-focused direction.
It may empower and encourage the unemployed or under-employed.
This may be both a social and economic solution to urban decay.
It may become a draw-card for tourists, both local, national and international.
It may ...
Let's be open to the possibilities :)