Municipalities have taken notice of vacant office, commercial, retail and hotel spaces, and now see an opportunity to promote programs that address both the preservation of historic properties and the affordable housing crisis. Rewards come to developers that can bring it all together with a vibrant sociable community that serves and supports housing in downtown corridors.
In this Globe St. article, JR Lephew and John Gajewski, MRICS discuss how historic buildings can present attractive opportunities to create affordable housing and thriving communities.

May 27, 2026
In cities across the country, historic industrial assets continue to present challenges and untapped potential. For developers willing to navigate the complexity – and for advisors equipped to translate that complexity into actionable insight – these properties can become catalysts for long-term urban reinvestment.

April 07, 2026
Historic preservation specialist, Caroline Raftery, brings expertise in supporting complex adaptive reuse & compliance projects nationwide

December 18, 2025
The national housing shortage continues to challenge municipalities, developers, and community stakeholders. At the same time, many markets are experiencing elevated vacancies in office, retail, and industrial properties. This imbalance has renewed interest in adaptive reuse as a financially driven strategy to increase housing supply, reduce development costs, and unlock value in underperforming assets.




