Well, yes. Cities must change. How? This article is way over-thinking it though.
Every single one of these office towers has an owner that wants to make a profit. They’ll do it if they can. Class A office buildings will take tenants from Class B towers, who in turn will take tenants from Class C towers. And if the zoning allows it, the Class C buildings will convert to residential. Because people really do like living downtown (even if you or me don’t want to). This is actually what the NYC mayor was talking about as an option but the article either didn’t realize it or decided not to engage with that idea.
Every single one of these office towers has an owner that wants to make a profit. They’ll do it if they can. Class A office buildings will take tenants from Class B towers, who in turn will take tenants from Class C towers. And if the zoning allows it, the Class C buildings will convert to residential. Because people really do like living downtown (even if you or me don’t want to). This is actually what the NYC mayor was talking about as an option but the article either didn’t realize it or decided not to engage with that idea.