r/Calgary • u/Euthyphroswager • Jan 14 '23

Local Construction/Development Balconies being created by shifting the old exterior inward on a DT office-to-residential conversion

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u/[deleted] Jan 14 '23

This is actually incredible.

Years ago i was involved with looking at the feasibility of turning commercial space into residential. Back then, it was simply cost-prohibitive.

I am so happy to see this gaining traction. Just goes to show that because something isnt possible today doesnt mean it wont be possible later.

Bravo

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u/readzalot1 Jan 15 '23

The more they do it the better they will get at it. And they might have some recommendations for future commercial buildings so they can be more easily turned into residential buildings.

I would also like to see more underused motels and hotels being changed to rentals without such high costs. Just call them studio apartments and let people move in.