Listen "Transforming Offices to Apartments & Building New Cities from Scratch with Brian Johnson"
Episode Synopsis
Converting office buildings into apartments is a complex and challenging process, often met with a low success rate due to the inherent design of office structures. Warehouses, on the other hand, offer a simpler conversion path. In this episode, Brian Johnson delves into the intricacies of these transformations and explores what it takes to establish a new city within a metropolitan area, especially when residents feel their taxes are being misused or siphoned off by the county. The discussion provides insights into the complexities and considerations involved in the process of cityhood. Hosted by Rico FiglioliniTimestamp: 00:00:00 - Peachtree Corners' Office-to-Apartment Conversion Myth00:03:00 - Adaptive Reuse of Mixed-Use Development00:05:31 - Repurposing Warehouses and Offices into Lofts and Townhomes00:08:19 - Impressive Growth and Safety in Suburban Location00:09:44 - The Evolution of a New City: Challenges and Opportunities00:13:25 - Transitioning from Unincorporated County to Incorporated City00:15:57 - Exploring Municipal Funding Strategies00:17:33 - The Rise of Local Control Through City Creation00:22:30 - Considerations for Becoming an Independent City00:24:56 - Considerations for Cityhood Movements00:27:10 - Navigating City Finances and Service Delivery00:30:44 - Balancing Municipal Responsibilities and Resources
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