Empty Quarter Action Group
The regenration of a large area of the city centre has stalled due to the credit crunch, leaving many shops empty. Sevenstone, the new retail quarter, and the new markets on the Moor have been put on hold until the economy improves. The city council hope that development will start again by the end of 2011 but until then we are faced with rows of dilapidated shops and empty streets, a ghost town, right in the heart of Sheffield.
The Empty Quarter Action Group aims to propose innovative and creative interim uses for the shops, buildings and streets in this 'empty quarter.' By fostering a sense of connection and involvement in the long term future of the area we hope to work with local people and community groups in a creative collaboration to revitalise the area through this interim period.
If you have arrived here on a recommendation or through personal interest, we invite you to contribute to the ongoing discussions
