"Repurposing Office Spaces: Converting to Housing Solutions"

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As remote work continues to leave offices empty, landlords are considering alternative uses for the space, such as hotels, manufacturing facilities, film studios, and medical offices. While residential conversions are popular, financial and physical hurdles make them unfeasible for many properties. Some landlords are exploring unconventional options like advanced manufacturing spaces and film post-production sets, but experts caution that converting office spaces into mixed-use properties is labor- and capital-intensive, with potential zoning challenges.
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