Transportation Expert Discusses Office-to-Residential Curbside Conversion Considerations in Smart Cities Dive

Kimley-Horn’s Peter Lemmon, P.E., PTOE, discusses office-to-residential conversion projects in a Smart Cities Dive article. The article, “Office-to-residential conversions raise questions at the curb,” mentions how the rise of housing needs has led to an increase in adaptive reuse projects. However, these conversions are often complicated by factors such as zoning, parking, and curbside space—a highly prioritized yet limited resource in urban areas.

A transportation expert in Chicago, Peter gives advice on how cities should plan for office-to-residential conversion projects, stating the importance of considering curbside management, parking arrangements, and stakeholders’ needs. Peter explains that each conversion project requires creative, customized solutions, such as flex zones or activated alleyways. He also recommends leveraging technology to collect data, analyze patterns, and tailor solutions to address challenges with adaptive reuse projects.

In addition to Peter’s insights, other industry experts discuss prioritizing multimodal transportation, thoughtfully upgrading curbside management technology, and employing shared-use parking methodologies to account for diverse stakeholder needs.