Vacant lots are neglected parcels of land, with no permanent structures (like buildings or houses). Vacant lots create a sense of abandonment, which leads to crime, disinvestment, and lowers the surrounding property values.
Vacant lot activation has the potential to add value to city parcels, and create a more welcoming space that is used by the community until the city can sell the land to a developer.
Vacant lot activation has the potential to add value to city parcels, and create a more welcoming space that is used by the community until the city can sell the land to a developer.
Implementation Strategies
- Best Practices
- US Department of Housing and Urban Redevelopment: Office of Policy Development and Research
- City of Milwaukee
- T.R.U.S.T. South Los Angeles
- Design Guidelines
- National Association of Transportation Officials (NACTO)
- Financing
- The San Francisco Planning Department
Temporary Vacant Lot Activation Models
Phoenix RenewsAn organization dedicated to promoting temporary use of vacant lots to combat their negative impacts.
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Milwaukee Pilot ProjectA vacant lot activation program incentivized by the city of Milwaukee.
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Larkinville NeighborhoodA public square on a vacant lot that promotes increased pedestrian and social activity.
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