Curious if anyone has converted a Class A office asset to a 'live, work, play' concept in a second tier city? Feedback greatly appreciated especially GC advice.

Originally posted by @Will B. :

Curious if anyone has converted a Class A office asset to a 'live, work, play' concept in a second tier city? Feedback greatly appreciated especially GC advice.

Yes this is a great strategy but you need the right building in the right location. They all don’t work out the same. Same goes for any adaptive reuse. 

Originally posted by @Greg Dickerson :

Originally posted by @Will B.:

Curious if anyone has converted a Class A office asset to a 'live, work, play' concept in a second tier city? Feedback greatly appreciated especially GC advice.

Yes this is a great strategy but you need the right building in the right location. They all don’t work out the same. Same goes for any adaptive reuse. 

 Thanks Greg. Have you participated in such a project? 

Originally posted by @Will B. :

Originally posted by @Greg Dickerson:

Originally posted by @Will B.:

Curious if anyone has converted a Class A office asset to a 'live, work, play' concept in a second tier city? Feedback greatly appreciated especially GC advice.

Yes this is a great strategy but you need the right building in the right location. They all don’t work out the same. Same goes for any adaptive reuse. 

 Thanks Greg. Have you participated in such a project?  

Yea several

that's good

Do you care to elaborate, specifically about your success in your conversions from Class A to mixed use? If you did that would be great, I am seeking advice on those who have do so. 

Originally posted by @Greg Dickerson :

Originally posted by @Will B.:

Originally posted by @Greg Dickerson:

Originally posted by @Will B.:

Curious if anyone has converted a Class A office asset to a 'live, work, play' concept in a second tier city? Feedback greatly appreciated especially GC advice.

Yes this is a great strategy but you need the right building in the right location. They all don’t work out the same. Same goes for any adaptive reuse. 

 Thanks Greg. Have you participated in such a project?  

Yea several

Hi Greg, 

 

Thanks for the response. If you prefer, I can research your name and examine past posts to obtain the information I was seeking. I guess I should be more explicit, I apologize for being brief. 

I am interested in seeking suggestions, advice and counsel from those who have performed conversions from Class A office buildings, specifically within second tier, 18 hour city located in core/cbd. Is HVAC or building mechanicals an issue, have you encountered high rise residential issues, roof top ADA or similar? Was lease up longer or shorter? What are some major issues with contractors or subs?

Thanks in advance.