http://3space.org

A charity that turns empty shops into temporary spaces for community use.

They have doene many things in the North West - Oldham, Salford, Wigan and Manchester.

This included the Circus House in Manchester - http://www.thecircushouse.co.uk/

I think that this idea of pop-up, less precious approach to investing in the community has potential, particularly at the moment. Plus, if it was always going to be temporary, then it can't fail - only suceed while it is there.