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Predominance of Vacant Office Dinosaurs

PHOENIX—In discussing creativity for the future of medical office space, panelists at the recent RealShare National Healthcare Real Estate 2015 conference say that giving back the gift of time is key in MOB design.

By Natalie Dolce | Updated on December 21, 2015

PHOENIX—For office today, if you are in a lot of suburban areas, there is a predominance of vacant or largely vacant dinosaurs that no longer serve a use. That was according to panelist Ralph Zucker, president of Somerset Development at the recent RealShare National Healthcare Real Estate 2015 conference.

Zucker pointed out that there are so many offices where people come in in the morning, check their life at the door and pick it up when they go home. As for what the market’s future should hold? Zucker referenced a David Rockwell quote where the architect and designer asked the “what if” question when it came to creativity.

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