Have a Vacant Property? Let's Put It to Work.

Your property may be waiting for its next tenant, approval, redevelopment, sale or permanent use.

In the meantime, it doesn't have to sit empty.

Interim Spaces creates temporary uses for vacant and underutilized properties — generating activity, opportunity and, where appropriate, interim revenue while keeping your property's future flexible.

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  • The Big Idea

    There Is Value in the In-Between.

    A vacant building is more than empty square footage.

    It can become a pop-up, studio, film location, event space, workshop, market, seasonal destination or place for the community to gather.

    We look at the building, its location, timeline and potential, then create an interim strategy around what makes sense.

    The goal isn't simply to fill space. It's to create activity, opportunity and momentum while keeping the property's future flexible.

  • Vacancy Costs

    What Is Your Vacancy Costing You?

    A vacant property still has carrying costs.

    Mortgage or rent. Taxes. Insurance. Utilities. Maintenance.

    And while you're waiting for the property's next chapter, you're also missing potential activity, exposure and opportunity.

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What Can We Activate?

Depending on the property, an interim activation could include:

Pop-Ups & Retail

Temporary shops, markets, showrooms, product launches and seasonal retail.

Film & Photography

Studios, character buildings, industrial spaces and unique locations.

Events & Brand Activations

Private events, launches, exhibitions, experiential marketing and gatherings.

Creative Studios & Workspaces

Spaces for artists, makers, designers, entrepreneurs and creative businesses.

Wellness & Workshops

Yoga, Pilates, classes, workshops and educational programming.

Seasonal & Community Experiences

Holiday installations, markets, exhibitions and community programming.

How We Work

Every property is different. Our approach is flexible and built around the building and its timeline.

01 — Discover

We learn about the property, its current situation, future plans, location and potential.

02 — Strategize

We identify the opportunities, uses and audiences that make sense for the space.

03 — Create

We develop the activation, programming and operating structure.

04 — Connect

We bring in the right mix of businesses, creatives, operators, vendors and community partners.

05 — Activate

We coordinate the bookings, programming, marketing and operations needed to bring the space to life.

06 — Evolve

As the property's next chapter takes shape, the activation can wind down, transition or evolve with it.

Who We Work With

Property Owners

Put vacant or underused space to work while maintaining flexibility for what's next.

Developers

Create activity and visibility while planning, approvals and development move forward.

Municipalities & BIAs

Bring temporary uses, programming and new activity into vacant or underutilized spaces.

Community Partners

Create opportunities for local businesses, artists, makers, organizations and residents to connect with the space.

Why Interim?

We Know What It Takes to Activate a Building.

Interim Spaces grew out of Millworks Creative and years of hands-on experience operating creative spaces.

We've seen what happens when an underused building becomes active again — and we've learned that successful activation takes more than putting people inside a room.

It takes the right strategy, the right mix of uses and the right people.

We bring that experience to each property we work with.

Flexible Partnership Models

Every property is different, so we don't force every activation into the same structure.

Depending on the property, timeline and activation, we may work through:

  • Short-term licensing or rental
  • Temporary tenancy
  • Revenue sharing
  • Managed activation agreements
  • Programming partnerships
  • Customized agreements

We develop the commercial structure around the property, the opportunity and the responsibilities of each partner.

Insurance, Risk & Responsibilities

Every activation is different, so responsibilities are agreed upon before a project begins.

Depending on the project, this may include:

  • General liability insurance
  • Property insurance
  • Access and security
  • Utilities and maintenance
  • Vendor and occupant requirements
  • Site operations
  • Bookings and guest management

We clearly define who is responsible for what before the activation begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions below.
Interim property use is the temporary use of a building or space while it is between permanent uses. It can include retail, events, studios, film, workshops, community programming and other short-term activities.
There is no standard timeline. An activation might last a few weeks, several months or several years depending on the property and its future plans.
Yes. Temporary and reversible activations can be particularly useful for heritage and character properties because they can create activity without requiring permanent changes to the building.
Depending on the project, Interim can provide strategy, concept development, partner coordination, marketing, bookings, programming and project management.
No. We can work with fully vacant buildings, individual vacant units, underused spaces or properties where only part of the building is available.
The activation can wind down, transition or evolve as the property's permanent plans move forward. Interim is designed around flexibility.
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Let's Talk About Your Property

Have a vacant building, upcoming vacancy or underutilized space?

Tell us about the property, your timeline and what you're working toward.

We'll look at the opportunity and explore what could happen in the meantime.

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