Transforming Spaces Into Destinations

Great places don't happen by accident.

Creative placemaking is the process of bringing people, culture, creativity, and community together to transform underutilized spaces into vibrant destinations. Through strategic activation, programming, and community engagement, we help cities, developers, and property owners unlock the full potential of their spaces.

At Interim Spaces, we work alongside municipalities, developers, BIAs, and property owners to create meaningful experiences that strengthen communities, support local economies, and build excitement around places in transition.

What is Creative Placemaking?

Creative placemaking uses art, culture, creativity, and community engagement to revitalize spaces and create meaningful experiences.

It’s about activating spaces before redevelopment, increasing visibility for vacant properties, attracting foot traffic, supporting local creatives, and creating emotional connection between people and place.

Whether temporary or long-term, creative activation changes how a space is perceived — and unlocks opportunities that may not have existed before.

Who We Work With

Municipalities

We partner with cities and towns to activate public spaces, heritage buildings, vacant storefronts, and community assets through creative programming and placemaking initiatives that attract residents and visitors alike.

Developers

From early planning stages through redevelopment, we help developers create vibrant, engaging spaces that build community support, increase visibility, and showcase the future potential of a property.

Property Owners

We develop activation strategies that bring life to underutilized buildings and spaces while supporting leasing efforts, public engagement, and long-term property goals.

Business Improvement Areas & Community Organizations

We collaborate on initiatives that support local businesses, strengthen neighborhoods, and create memorable experiences that encourage people to gather, explore, and connect.

Our Services

Placemaking Strategy

We help identify opportunities for activation, community engagement, and programming that align with the goals of your project and the needs of the surrounding community.

Interim Activation

Transform vacant buildings, storefronts, and public spaces through temporary uses that generate activity, visibility, and momentum.

Community Engagement

We work with stakeholders, local businesses, artists, and residents to ensure projects reflect the character and needs of the community.

Cultural Programming

From markets and exhibitions to public events and creative installations, we curate experiences that attract visitors and create lasting connections.

Heritage & Adaptive Reuse Consulting

We specialize in finding creative ways to activate heritage properties and historic spaces while celebrating their unique stories and architectural character.

Project Management

From concept development to implementation, we manage the details needed to bring placemaking initiatives to life.

Why Creative Placemaking?

Successful places are built around people.

Creative placemaking helps communities and developments:

Increase foot traffic and economic activity
Build stronger community connections
Activate vacant or underutilized spaces
Support local artists, makers, and entrepreneurs
Generate excitement around redevelopment projects
Create memorable destinations
Enhance public perception and community buy-in
Celebrate local history, culture, and identity

Our Approach

Every project starts with understanding the place.

We look at the history, architecture, community needs, and long-term vision for a site to develop strategies that are authentic, impactful, and sustainable. By combining creativity with practical implementation, we create experiences that not only attract people but also foster a sense of belonging and pride.

Our goal is simple: to help create places people want to visit, work, create, and return to.

Let's Build Places That Matter

Whether you're activating a heritage building, planning a redevelopment project, revitalizing a downtown, or reimagining a public space, Interim Spaces can help bring your vision to life.

We work as consultants, project managers, and creative partners to help communities and developments become vibrant destinations.

Let's create places that inspire connection, creativity, and community.