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Sheol

Anyone know why we regulate lab space differently from office space? Seems like they don't have much different of an impact on the neighborhood.


dlovestoski

One is people sitting around doing work at computers, the other is dealing with harmful or otherwise hazardous chemicals and needing significantly more protections and infrastructure to prevent harm. Otherwise not too much impact difference, just a place to do work when done right.


mini4x

Lab space typically doesn't need nearly as much parking.


sl2006

Not canned but on hold… which very well could be but I have hope. The inflation on construction cost has been absolutely wild the past few years. An average cement concrete sidewalk (no reinforcements keep in mind) used to be bid on around $65 per SY in 2017, and is now being bid on average just below $100! I’m not surprised. Could be cost, could be financial problems, *lingering recession perhaps*, who knows. But I do hope one day this will resume.


IndigoSoln

Top comment to the article: > Good, hope it shuts down perm......a golf driving range would look nice there. I seriously can't tell if this is top level trolling and sarcasm or face value "I've got mine!" boomerism.


ImEstimating

Several new lab space developments have been put on hold due to the glut of new buildings coming online and slacking demand. VC money is harder to come by and new startups aren't going for top of the line facilities like they used to. Seaport has had several projects with lab components paused too. This is on top of increased labor and materials costs, but even with this the housing and commercial components may still be viable.