McKinsey said cities could adapt to the declining demand for office space by “taking a hybrid approach themselves,” developing multi-use office and retail space and constructing buildings that can be easily adapted to serve different purposes.

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    2 years ago

    Having ten apartments on one floor requires less toilets and plumbing than having 100 people working on one floor.

    Installing a bathroom is easy. Installing ten bathrooms is easy.

    These buildings aren’t being converted because it’s impossible to do or because living conditions would be harsh if they were converted - these buildings aren’t being converted because people calling the shots don’t want to miss out on those fat profits they’re still hoping to make.