Too many office buildings? Renovate & repurpose!

The Round Table podcast episode discusses Shanghai's initiative to renovate and repurpose its numerous office buildings due to high vacancy rates and changing business needs in the post-pandemic world. The hosts, Heyang, Steve Hatherly, and Gao Junya, explore the reasons behind this push, including outdated designs, aging equipment, and expiring land tenure. They detail the different approaches being taken based on the grading of the buildings (A, B, and C) and highlight examples of successful renovations. The conversation also touches on how these changes could improve daily life and work in Shanghai by integrating business, community, culture, and lifestyle. In the "Happy Place" segment, Junya shares her experience covering the World Youth Conference for Peace, emphasizing the importance of empowering youth and addressing unemployment issues, particularly in Africa.