Own an empty building in Lynn?

Dear abandoned building owners, 
Since I was a kid, the same wishes keep coming around.  For whatever reason you do not wish to return, sell or occupy your building, here is a list of ideas collected from different places.  Maybe one of these thoughts will help renovate or hold onto your building, and help the community in the meantime.  


a City of Lynn program:
... if there isn't one, maybe there should be one in place, helping buildings remain vital during a period of transition for building owners.


Grant opportunities:
There are 7 historical districts in Lynn.  If the style or architecture of a property is contributing to an historic district, it may qualify for benefits such as grants and tax incentives for repairs.  Inquire in City Hall, if your building falls within an historic district, or is individually listed as an historic building.


Building use:

• Rent space or offer space to the community, even if it is just for a little while. 
• The Rivera Brothers boxing gym, a non-profit organization, is looking for a place to setup.  The gym helps youth stay occupied, and offers a place for adults to practice or exercise. 
• More community art centers are envisioned by many.   Maybe TLGUTS can help?
• A book store... maybe Subterranean book store has ideas to share?
• A venue for playing movies on a large screen, dance hall/ tavern/ meeting hall.
• Gallery of local professional artwork.
• Invite shoe vendors, in shoe city.
• Extension of the Lynn Museum... maybe they have former displays to share?
• Music center.  In a village I love so very much, an abandoned home would transition into a community hangout, and become a place of singing, playing musical instruments and fun.