WBDC Explores Office-to-Housing Conversions as a Solution to City’s Housing Shortage

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The Worcester Business Development Corporation (WBDC) presents a deep dive into the issue of taking office space in the city and converting it to housing. Host, Roberta L. Brien Executive Vice President, of the WBDC pulls together a panel including Mark Rengel, VP of Development from Menkiti Group, Peter Dunn, Chief Development Officer from the City of Worcester and Eric Halverson, Principal from RKG Associates to discuss conversion of existing inventory in the City. It is a new tool in the toolbox to combat lack of housing. Brien says it is a tool the state has really run with. She says it is a nice balance to urban development. The panel does a deep dive into how Worcester is responding. This podcast is a must for those interested in the issue of affordable housing.