Many U.S. downtown office buildings remain underused due to remote work, while a severe housing shortage persists, especially for lower-income renters. A proposed solution is converting vacant offices into co-living microapartments with small private rooms and shared amenities, offering lower rents ($700–$1,000) and reduced development costs. This model could stretch public subsidies further, address office vacancy, and serve diverse residents, though regulatory reforms and market acceptance remain challenges.
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