What should be done with vacant buildings? Renovate, demolish, use temporarily – or rethink entirely? In the panel discussion »Trash or Treasure?«, experts in urban planning, architecture, law and fire safety come together to discuss the opportunities and challenges of commercial vacancy. The focus is on sustainable solutions, the activation of existing buildings, and the conditions needed for successful reuse.

Thinking of vacancy as a resource

As part of the project »Re:Space – From Vacancy to Reuse«, experts, practitioners and property owners share their experiences with real-life projects from Graz. Central questions include: What prevents sustainable renovation? What political and legal frameworks are needed? And how can vacancy become a driver for ecological and social urban development?