How do you breathe life into an empty site while it awaits re-development? Ask Carl Turner. He’s the founder of celebrated architecture practice, Turner Works. Plus a developer and operator of commercial real estate. Carl’s CRE projects include London’s hit mixed-use developments, Pop Brixton and Peckham Levels. In theory, both projects are temporary as they occupy land slated for redevelopment. As a result, they’re known as ‘meanwhile spaces’. Done well, meanwhile spaces allow a landlord to extract value from a site while figuring out what to do with it long term. Even better, a meanwhile space can reveal the best long-term use for the land it sits on. In today’s interview, Carl explains how he’s turned unused spaces into destinations enjoyed by millions. Listen now and you’ll learn: Why he likes activating public spaces. How he plans, builds and operates meanwhile spaces. How he gets the tenant mix right. How he structures his tenants’ leases and rents. How he creates a buzz that attracts massive footfall. How he’s now applying his understanding of meanwhile spaces to refresh entire towns. And MUCH more…