Developers in downtown Cincinnati are converting multiple office buildings into residential properties.
In fact, Cincinnati is a national leader in office building conversions, according to a 2023 report from commercial real estate company CBRE.
But how difficult — and expensive — are these projects?
On Cincinnati Edition, we talk about the complications of turning office towers into residential towers and whether there's any chance those projects could include affordable housing.
Guests:
- Reggie Harris, councilmember, Cincinnati City Council
- Steven Timmel, senior vice president, CBRE
- Emily Badger, reporter, The New York Times
Ways to listen to this show:
- Tune in live at noon ET M-F. Call 513-419-7100 or email talk@wvxu.org to have your voice heard on today’s topic.
- Catch the replay on 91.7 WVXU and 88.5 WMUB at 8 p.m. ET M-F.
- Listen on-demand. Audio for this segment will be uploaded to this page by 4 p.m. ET., or subscribe to our podcast.