...the first thought was sound system in the corner, platform over there, what a great place for a rave.

But it's also got enough passing walking traffic for a cafe or restaurant or something. It's a really great location.

Anyone got any ideas about, or experience with, setting up a worker's co-op and somehow leasing or buying the property? Basically a project to try and create some kind of shelter from capitalism, in the most equal way possible, for a few committed people?

There are so many opportunities for outreach in this location: kids + parents walking to school in the mornings, sports teams, hikers, cyclists, runners, theater types occasionally...