There's no need to underline that once you mention "vacant land," most folks can't quite imagine what someone could possibly do with it. It's either that or they've got a couple of apparent options to suggest, options we can't call original or creative. Luckily, we've put together a neat little article on creative uses for vacant land you should read. Once you're finished reading it, you'll gain entrance to a new world of possibilities regarding vacant land usage. So, shall we begin? Here are some ideas we'd like to share!
1. Create a community garden
Let's say you've bought yourself a piece of vacant land that's smaller in scale but too large for you to handle on your own. If this sounds all too familiar to you, your piece of land might be an ideally sized plot for a community garden. Needless to say, this could also work for some vacant lots in the city. Anyway, you'll want to reach out to your local government and check whether your plan is alright. Once you've handled that, you'll need to see if your friends or neighbors mind joining the movement and donating some funds to buy seeds and plants.
If you're looking for a way to enhance a so-called sense of community in your local surroundings, this might be the perfect method to do it. Not to mention that if you grow more food than you can consume, you can always donate to food banks. They love contributions in the form of fresh fruit and veggies. Caption: Grow your own fruits and veggies in a community garden. Alt-tag: Some veggies bundled together.
2. Turn your piece of vacant land into a glamping site
Now, here's a great business idea related to vacant land usage. Have you heard about the glamping craze sweeping through the US? If so, there's probably no need to mention that glamping is a luxury version of camping. Once you combine glamorous and camping, you obviously, get glamping. Basically, it's all about enjoying some fantastic nature without ever having to get dirty, so to speak, and enjoying every little trait of a hotel stay. Since glamping is hitting new popularity records as we speak, turning your vacant land into a glamping site might be the investment you've searched for. If you've got the necessary funds, that is. Don't worry, even though it might seem like a waste of good money, it's an idea that will indeed have a great ROI.
3. Open up a microbrewery
Okay, this might've crossed your mind before you even clicked on the link to this article. That's because, nowadays, opening up a microbrewery is a dream of many, while beer drinking remains one of the most popular "hobbies" out there. The first step to opening up a microbrewery is finding a vacant piece of land to use. There's a chance you've already taken care of that. Therefore, what are you waiting for? Start making some original brews and don't forget to share them with your buddies!
4. Hop onto the tiny houses train
Aside from glamping, there's another trend among US residents that's gaining momentum as we speak. It's called the tiny house movement. So, what's it all about? Well, it started as a tiny (no pun intended) hobbyist niche about ten years ago. Today, it became a worldwide movement that advocates for downsizing and simplifying living spaces. Basically, it's all about "living with less," implementing a kind of eco-friendly minimalism. Anyway, we suggest that you try tiny-house living on your vacant land. The best thing about them is that tiny houses are always built on a trailer. Therefore, they're extremely mobile. You can place them anywhere on your land and change your morning view every now and then. Also, you could rent it out to folks as a vacation home.
5. Kick-start a storage facility
Renting out storage space might just be the right solution for you. Here's the thing: running a storage facility is a highly profitable method of doing business. Also, one should remember low-overhead costs. By opening up a storage facility on your vacant land, you will provide your customers with a secure place to store their stuff. The demand for storage facilities is currently pretty high, too. Here are some other advantages to owning a storage facility:
You'll enjoy fantastic profit potential, according to experts.
The whole thing demands minimal management.
You can "attach" profitable add-on products & services to greatly enhance your overall income from the business. So, doesn't that sound good?
6. Other creative uses for vacant land you should consider
That's right - here we'll walk you through some of the other fantastic yet creative uses for vacant land that you should consider. Here they are:
Start a summer camp for kids. This might be the perfect idea if your vacant land is near some water. Also, it's a great way to give back to the community.
Turn your piece of vacant land into a seasonal (or weekly) market. Give your local artisans a chance to sell their goods on your vacant land.
Begin living off the grid. Being completely autonomous is a feeling you can't quite compare to anything else. Before you try it out, read this guide first!
Create an RV site. Use your vacant property to host a private RV site for outdoor enthusiasts.
Make a Christmas Tree farm. It's something you'd call a decent investment. The demand for Christmas Trees won't let your business sink.
Preserve the wildlife. You could focus on wildlife preservation by prohibiting any hunting, fishing, or trespassing.
