Tenants can purchase space for storage or a wine cellar.

He also purchased space in Vale and re-interred the bodies at his expense.

You can purchase space on a racecar driver's jumpsuit or a tattoo enthusiast's body.

"Suffolk has spent $500 million over the last 10 years purchasing open space," Mr. Lewis said.

The settlements have been made by groups of poor people, unable to purchase or rent living space.

Companies that need to move within the next year should also consider - temporarily - purchasing space on an interim basis, Ms. Dow said.

William Radcliffe, a local teacher, purchased space in the building's then vacant upper story in 1958 for an art studio.

In both Phoenix and Denver, officials have made a strong effort to purchase open space before it is lost to development.

Nonetheless, some substantial firms purchased space there.

Members of one anti-abortion group purchased space on 10 billboards around the city that quote the sheriff's statement, "My first duty is to God."