Every community has them—vacant malls, aging fairgrounds, shuttered offices, and forgotten brownfields. The question isn’t whether these spaces exist—it’s what to do with them. This session explores how forward-thinking cities are transforming underutilized and blighted properties into high-performing community assets that drive economic growth, improve quality of life, and reshape local identity. We’ll also examine the cost savings communities attain when using existing infrastructure vs building in a greenfield location. From sports venues and family entertainment centers to housing, mixed-use districts, and commercial hubs, these projects are proving that yesterday’s liabilities can become tomorrow’s anchors.