American Cities Have a Conversion Problem, and It’s Not Just Offices
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Piles of regulations, or “kludge,” and a culture of “no” are limiting the ability to turn building blocks into something new.

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  • ClimateChangeAnxiety [he/him, they/them]
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    1 year ago

    Factories become loft apartments. Industrial waterfronts become public parks. Warehouses become start-up offices and restaurant scenes.

    Yes, and do you want to explain to me what’s different about those buildings compared to modern office towers? Could it have anything to do with the design, the availability of windows, setup of plumbing/wiring/utilities/elevators, and weight limits?