New Life for Old Spaces

Breathing new life into old spaces.

AMP connects property owners, youth leaders, and local partners to turn underused retail space into inclusive cultural hubs, startup marketplaces, and civic gathering places.

DeSoto Square Mall in Bradenton, Florida

DeSoto Square Mall is the founder's childhood mall and the inspiration for the creation of AMP.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Our Blueprint

Student & Community Chapters

Mobilizing young leaders to organize events, design activations, and drive community-led reuse.

Property Partnerships

Working with mall owners to secure accessible space for nonprofits, makers, and local businesses.

Short-Term Activations

Hosting pop-up markets, art showcases, and educational programs that bring people back in.

Research & Reports

Providing feasibility studies and impact data to support sustainable reuse decisions.

Policy & Education

Leading workshops and roundtables to make adaptive reuse more viable for communities.

The Future We're Fighting For

Ready to partner or launch a chapter?

Join the AMP network, help activate a space, or support the next generation of placemaking leaders.