ZZZ – ZwischenZeitZentrale Bremen

ZZZ – ZwischenZeitZentrale Bremen revitalizes vacant buildings and brownfield sites in the city. It brings creative users and owners together. Affordable space in exchange for temporary use.

Interim periods often arise in real estate: previous use has ended, and a new one is pending. However, this situation can present an opportunity if vacant properties and brownfield sites are viewed as spaces of potential and made available to interim users.

Temporary uses activate vacant spaces and brownfield sites based on the principle of "discounted space in exchange for temporary use," thus creating ideal conditions for small businesses, initiatives, and associations. Temporary users offer a variety of forms of payment: in addition to rent, they contribute their labor, creativity, cultural skills, and social networks. Low rent reduces their financial risk and increases their willingness to try out new ideas for using the space. As a result, temporary uses often lead to long-term leases, and temporary users become permanent tenants.

This allows property owners to generate income again, their property is maintained, and it gains a new, positive image. Unused spaces, on the other hand, cause unnecessary costs, attract vandalism, and have a negative impact on the surrounding area. Therefore, the entire neighborhood can benefit from temporary uses.

Interim use formula:
Vacancy, brownfield site + idea – low rent = property maintenance + job opportunity + revitalization

The project period of ZZZ – ZwischenZeitZentrale Bremen has been extended until October 2028.