Developers have overbuilt office and commercial space in US cities for decades. Now, in the wake of pandemic shutdowns, many downtowns face hard choices about the future.
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A major investment in renewing the urban centre of Dandenong is starting to pay dividends. But while research has found three keys to success, the benefits haven’t reached everyone.
One in 10 shops in the UK lies empty. These buildings could be put to good “meanwhile” use to benefit and sustain communities.
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Helen Sullivan is a Friend of The Conversation.Professor and Director, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University
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