[diogenescynic]

>Honestly this seems like unmitigated blessing that there's so much spare real estate to alleviate the monstrous shortage of housing.

It's pretty unlikely that office space/buildings will be retro-fitted for residences.

[tootie]

Sure it's going to take a lot of political will and some cultural shift, I'm just saying it's very possible if they seize the opportunity.

NYC is in a similar boat although seemingly less severe. The mayor is just saying "go back to the office" so it's certainly an uphill battle.