Converting Industrial to Residential

[Kristen]

Hello All,

Does anyone have any advice/information on how hard it is to convert an industrial space into a residential? I havn't been able to find much information online on how hard it is to re-zone, what the process is, or what you can and cannot do/build. Anyone have any experience? Any good links? Any thoughts?
Thanks for your help.

Sincerely,
Kristen

 

[greenleaf]

It's not quite the same, but 330 Dupont is industrial commerical, I believe, and they are trying to convert to mixed use with residential. The city is having none of it. It is my understanding that designated employments lands are very difficult to changeover.

 

[myxamatosis]

It depends on where the industrial zoned lot is located. There are quite a few
instances of such conversions around the City. If it is located close to a residential zone, then the chances of conversion will be much higher.
I'd suggest visiting the city's building department and speaking to a planner about your chances. You will probably have to go through an extensive re-zoning process involving community hearings and the like.

 

[Kristen]

Thanks for the help myxamatosis