Obsolescence as an Opportunity: The Role of Adaptive Reuse in Calgary’s Office Market

Published in The School of Public Policy Publications, 2021

Recommended citation: Graham, R., & Dutton, J. (2021). "Obsolescence as an Opportunity: The Role of Adaptive Reuse in the Calgary Office Market." The School of Public Policy Publications. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3789224

This paper examines the present state of office vacancy in downtown Calgary; looks at barriers to office conversion, limitations in existing processes and structures and potential policy considerations, drawing upon best practices from other jurisdictions. Finally, it will conclude with a series of policy recommendations and mechanisms which may enable efficiency and innovation in addressing the existing office stock.

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Recommended citation: Graham, R & Dutton, J. (2021). “Obsolescence as an Opportunity: The Role of Adaptive Reuse in Calgary’s Office Market.” The School of Public Policy Publications. 1(1).