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Apr 2025
36m 11s

Bringing Zombie Cities Back to Life

Boston Consulting Group BCG
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Cities have been struggling since the pandemic. In some—including Los Angeles and San Francisco—office high-rises have become “zombie buildings,” with vacancy rates of 50% or more. But many people still want to live in cities and be part of a vibrant community. BCG’s Santiago Ferrer explores how new forms of transit, from modular pods to self-driving cars, can help reinvigorate moribund downtowns by making them easier to reach and navigate. As part of this transformation, cities will find innovative uses for zombie buildings, turning them into everything from residential units to community art hubs. 

Learn More: 

Santiago Ferrer: https://on.bcg.com/4iXe2Po 

Accelerating the Shift to Sustainable Transport: https://on.bcg.com/3Y8ScQo 

Cities of the Future: https://on.bcg.com/43Ttw2f 

BCG’s Latest Thinking on Public Sector: https://on.bcg.com/4le9qWn 



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