Urban America is unlivable and the technology is making centrally located office complexes unnecessary.
My daughter is working 100% from home. Her company closed the office space. Occasional meetings are held in hotel conference rooms.
True. What was going to keep these urban areas from joining the likes of...?
Atlanta
Baltimore
Buffalo
Camden
Chicago
Cincinnati
Detroit
Hartford
Houston
Jacksonville
Los Angeles
Louisville
Madistan
Milwaukie
Minneapolis
Modesto
Nashville
New Orleans
New York City
Newark
Oakland
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Portland OR
Rochester
Seattle
San Francisco
St. Louis
Stockton
Trenton
Troy
Worcester
etc.
The cities that have had some gains over the last few decades were not because they offered anything special, they were just a better choice than the worse alternatives.
Hubby’s building (large insurance company) closed down and went to at-home/remote work during Covid — & there are no plans on re-opening at all now.
Probably 600-700 people were working/visiting there each day, now it sits almost completely empty (minimal security/custodial staff). Doubtful that the building will be sell-able at any sort of profit, as there are many similar buildings in the area, also empty/closed down.
Regular staff/group meetings are held remotely, larger share-holder type meetings are scheduled at hotels or resorts.
Working from home is not ideal for him, considering our family situation and lack of any real office-type space, but we’re making it work for now. Considering getting a half-size shipping container and making him an office area in the backyard. Would do it in an instant if the company would pay for it — HA!!