The story so far


The variety of empty shops in Norwich is extensive.

There is at present no database of empty shops.  A preliminary physical survey, resulted in the following  observations:

Some vacant properties are in good shape requiring little more than cleaning, lighting and a carefully considered display, to create a return to vibrancy.

Other properties due to extensive neglect have established themselves as  unofficial sites for posters  stickers and graffiti. Adding  health and safety hazards to the visual pollution .

Both situations need addressing .

The top 3 pictures on this page demonstrate what an empty shop can look like with art . It could look better, but I hope you agree its an improvement on what follows ie, some of the current empty properties in Norwich.