Urban Planning

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Manhattan office building undergoing conversion to residential units, showcasing the complex process of adaptive reuse in urban development.

Industry

NYC's Largest Office-to-Residential Project: Conversion Hurdles

Office-to-residential conversion starts in Manhattan are projected to triple from 1.

Rick Donovan·July 30, 2026

Skilled tradespeople, including a plumber and electrician, collaborating on urban infrastructure projects, highlighting their importance to local development.

Industry

Trades and service pros are key to local development resilience.

In one mid-sized American city, the average age of a licensed plumber is 58, and only 3% of high school graduates enter vocational training programs, creating a looming crisis for essential urban infr

Rick Donovan·May 7, 2026