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A social enterprise project is breathing new life into a row of shops that have been derelict for more than 30 years by converting them into creative studios. The Howie Smith Project has already restored many of the rooms in the terraced row on Broad Street with a view to opening some next month.
"Each one will have a shower and a toilet along with 24-hour access to be spaces for creative enterprises. They could be an artist studio, recording studio, workshop space or retail space. Whatever the creative enterprise can think of as I'm very open to discussion." Dr Smith has a history of similar projects around Nottingham and he has wider plans for the studios at a later stage. He would like to create an event space with a bar and coffee shop.
As with any long-term empty building, there are a lot of repairs to work through before the space is ready to open. The builders have been working hard to ensure that everything is ready to go but it can be difficult working with listed buildings as there are restrictions on what can be done. He added: "These are very small studios conveniently located, very supportive of independent artists and small creative enterprises. Some rooms will fit two artists and others can fit four but they are ideally suited as independent spaces which recognise the traditions and original layout of the building."
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