Missouri tax incentive program aims to turn empty offices into housing

Lawmakers revived the program to help revive downtown buildings, but housing advocates say affordability will depend on how it is used

Across Kansas City, it’s easy to find vacant office buildings and empty cubicles collecting dust.

The companies once housed there saw employees switch to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic and never come back in-person. Or the companies downsized, moved or closed completely. Whatever the case, those buildings present a challenge to city planners attempting to revitalize the city’s urban core…

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