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A Community Guide to Office-To-Residential Conversion: Part 2, Policy Levers

Brookings (2025) | Conversions, Regeneration, Urban Planning and | Policy, Insurance, Standards, Social Impact

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Jan 01, 2026
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Converting obsolete office buildings into housing has grown more complex as workplaces have specialized and residential codes have tightened, prompting renewed attention to office‑to‑residential feasibility.

Drawing on more than 150 interviews across six U.S. cities, this HUD‑supported (U.S…

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