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Unlock Spaces.
Transform Lives.

We are building a platform to connect charities and community organisations with commercial property owners to bring idle spaces to life.

Meanwhile Use

Meanwhile Use converts vacancy into measurable social and commercial value for asset owners, community, government and charities, as it delivers housing and social infrastructure at a fraction of traditional build costs, unlocking underutilised assets to create shared value.

Asset Owners – Create social license through strong partnerships with community and government, reduce holding costs, reduce vacancy risks.

Charities and NFPs – Increase supply of vital facilities and assets to increase service provision, build partnerships, reduce operating costs.

Community – Increase community vitality, safety, local service provision and engagement, reduce vandalism, crime, urban decay.

Government – Optimise service delivery, efficiency and urban renewal, decrease costs, vacancy and crisis support requirements.

Every Space Has Potential

Hundreds of Meanwhile Use projects are already operational in Australia, and around the world.

Retail

Industrial & Warehouse

Halls & Studios

Residential

Offices

Outdoor Spaces

Simple Steps to Activation

1. Register

Register your company or charity

2. List

List your asset or opportunity

3. Get matched

Get matched with your ideal partner

4. Activate

Meet, agree, and activate your space

Thank You to Our Supporters

This project has been made possible through the support of our funders and founding partners.

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Thank you to our founding partners TOGA and Eleven22, and our supporters including the City of Sydney, for their ongoing commitment to accelerating the adoption of Meanwhile Use across Australia.