14. Identify and Encourage Creative Uses for Empty Industrial Buildings.

Encourage new uses for empty industrial buildings.

a.         Inventory potential large, inexpensive, raw spaces for sculptors, artists, and theater set designers and other cultural entrepreneurs in the region.  Inform owners of large spaces about creative industry needs that are a low investment alternative to traditional manufacturing uses.

b.         Develop incentives to bring empty manufacturing and warehouse space into use by creative entrepreneurs.

LEAD: Regional Economic Development Corporations

PARTNERS: VT Economic Progress Council, VT Dept. of Labor and Industry, VT Realtors Association

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