Adaptive reuse provides cities with environmental and economic sustainability benefits, preserving the existing building stock and its cultural and historical integrity. Published studies show that adaptive reuse releases less carbon emissions than demolition, thus reducing project costs compared to new construction. Despite these multifaceted benefits, adaptive reuse projects tend to have common variables that architects and developers consider during initial decisions in building redevelopment. These trends consequently limit the types of buildings for repurposing, resulting in the city demolishing the remaining structures for new construction.

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