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Can we turn empty offices into homes?
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Idea
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In the city
Many downtown office buildings have sat half-empty since the pandemic. Chicago has started converting some into apartments. Businesses that design, finance or manage these conversions could help revive downtowns everywhere.
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2026/09/28