Summary
The units would be 150 square feet at the most, about the same size as the average college dorm. Living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry facilities would be shared with others on the same floor.
Seattle, Denver, and Minneapolis were chosen because they all have high median rents, lots of vacant space in downtown offices, and a high rate of homelessness. Residents would need to pass through security and only have access to the floors where they live.
From initial conversations, Gensler and Pew have determined there’s plenty of interest in the idea. “The devil is in the details,” said Gensner.
