Amy Diehl, Ph.D.
This is exactly what needs to happen. Instead of trying to force workers back to the office, convert unused office space into affordable housing.https://news.yahoo.com/nyc-rolls-plan-convert-empty-120724287.html
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Aug 23, 2023 at 7:55pmWeb
Show threadRejinAug 23, 2023
@amydiehl I hope the plan includes strong regulations against short term rentals and affordability requirements, to prevent these buildings from turning into 100% Airbnbs and/or luxury apartments.
Show threadAtomic FoxAug 23, 2023

@rejinl @amydiehl

New York is implementing anti-short-term-rental regulations strong enough to seriously inconvenience people who travel for several weeks at a time and would like to rent out their places while they're gone.

Show threadRejinAug 23, 2023
@tsukkitsune Good to know.
Show threadnatriumchlorideAug 23, 2023
@amydiehl there are always solutions when one actually wants to solve problems
Show threadO'Shaq HennessyAug 24, 2023
@amydiehl Aren't there like 28 empty homes for sale for every homeless person in America? Why do we need to convert anything?
Show threadsandywb14Aug 24, 2023
@amydiehl Love this.
Show threadDaniël Franke 🏳️‍🌈Aug 24, 2023
@amydiehl Yep, that is exactly what I was hoping/dreaming about would happen post-pandemic.
Show threadbeemohAug 24, 2023

@amydiehl I hope this is done properly, the quote in the article about "red tape" give me The Fear that it won't.

There are stories of similar attempts in London (IIRC) resulting in flats with no proper windows for natural light.