As New Zealand CBDs evolve post-pandemic, repurposing old or empty spaces should be on the drawing board

  • Written by: Jose Antonio Lara-Hernandez, Senior Researcher in Architecture, Auckland University of Technology
As New Zealand CBDs evolve post-pandemic, repurposing old or empty spaces should be on the drawing boardGetty Images

The COVID-19 pandemic and the hybrid work patterns it fostered have changed the way we think about office space, and central business districts in general. While fears of urban centre “ghost towns” may have been premature, many cities around the world still face dilemmas over how best to adapt.

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