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.