America’s Downtowns Need More Than Offices

Bloomberg Markets Sunday 18 October 2026, 13:01 UTC 1 min read

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America’s office real estate bust is forcing cities to rethink their downtowns. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Justin Fox explains why converting offices into homes and creating more mixed-use neighborhoods could offer a path to revival.

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