Halle also wants to allow offices in vacant retail spaces: "As long as it brings life to the streets"

Halle plans to allow offices and free professions in vacant retail spaces to combat persistent vacancy issues in shopping streets. The city aims to create a lively atmosphere while maintaining the importance of shops and hospitality. New regulations will permit various functions, provided they meet specific criteria, such as being publicly accessible. Measures like a vacancy tax and promotional campaigns are also in place to attract visitors and shoppers. Recent initiatives include decorating empty storefronts with images of local attractions to draw attention away from vacancies.