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ABOUT US
Zero Empty Spaces (ZES) is dedicated to transforming vacant commercial spaces into vibrant, productive environments that support creative and entrepreneurial endeavors. Through our innovative model, we temporarily sublease underutilized spaces for use as Working Artist Studios, Commissary / Ghost Kitchens, Mixology Labs, and Co-Retailing Hubs.
Competitive Advantage
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We focus specifically on vacant property activation, rather than general placemaking
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We emphasize community-driven solutions and local economic impact
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We combine creative approaches with practical real estate and economic development strategies
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We offer scalable solutions for various property types and community sizes
Our Story in Numbers
33
LOCATIONS OPENED
800+
TOTAL ARTISTS THAT HAVE LEASED SPACE
150,000
TOTAL SQ FOOTAGE ACTIVATED & MANAGED
$1.6M+
TOTAL SALES GENERATED BY TENANTS
$200M+
TOTAL (EAV) FOR PARTNERS, ZES & TENANTS
OUR BUSINESSES
We activate every cross-section of commercial
real estate.
ARTIST SPACES
We transform vacant commercial spaces into affordable artist studios with an accompanying eCommerce marketplace, empowering local creatives, attracting foot traffic, and revitalizing underutilized properties.
CULINARY SPACES
We transform vacant restaurant kitchens into commissary and ghost kitchens for food entrepreneurs, providing affordable, licensed spaces that support culinary innovation and small business growth.
RETAIL SPACES
We transform vacant commercial spaces into shared space for emerging brands, makers, and small businesses with a centralized POS system and eCommerce marketplace.
MIXOLOGY SPACES
We transform vacant bar spaces into cocktail labs and training grounds for bartenders and spirit professionals, offering education, collaborations, and experiences that elevate local nightlife and hospitality.
Our Vision
To redefine the potential of dormant real estate and catalyze a new era of community-driven growth—where every vacant storefront, restaurant, or office can spring to life as a thriving creative or entrepreneurial hub.
We aspire to be the trailblazers who bridge the gap between underused spaces and untapped talent, forging ecosystems that celebrate artistic innovation, culinary discovery, cocktail craft, and retail ingenuity.
