I keep hearing that empty office buildings are an economic time bomb. I keep hearing that housing inventory is low which is why house prices are high. Why can’t we convert offices to homes?

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I keep hearing that empty office buildings are an economic time bomb. I keep hearing that housing inventory is low which is why house prices are high. Why can’t we convert offices to homes?

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Answer 1

There’s a great 99% Invisible podcast that addresses these issues.

[99% Invisible] 551- Office Space #99Invisible
https://podcastaddict.com/99-invisible/episode/162886147 via @PodcastAddict