[ItsMonkk]

> And when we worked from the office, it was much easier to catch them going sideways and re-direct them.

I regularly work with people on my team who need to go into an office, but it's a different office than mine. RTO does not solve this issue.

> why would any third spaces want to be setting up in a dead business district if no one goes there anymore?

SoHo, Manhattan in the 1970's matches this description. That environment is a perfect breeding ground for communities to flourish.

> so it's unlikely the office is getting sold

Sure. Some will, some won't. Still means less demand and cheaper prices. Still means some workplaces will use a shared model with other companies.