Yeah, I've seen way too much empty office/restaurant spaces in many of the places I've lived simply because landlords won't lower the rent. IMO, there should be penalties if a space sits empty for too long in high traffic areas. It's an eyesore, it harbors pests for neighboring spaces, and there's people out there who can definitely use the space but can't afford it. Intentional empty spaces are simply bad for communities and I wish something could be done about it.