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Initiative to fill vacant office floors with tiny houses

Initiative to fill vacant office floors with tiny houses

Thomas van Leeuwen has proposed an initiative to build tiny houses on vacant office floors in Amsterdam to help address the housing shortage. The project aims to utilize 600,000 square meters of empty office space but currently faces regulatory challenges regarding permits. Local politicians have expressed support for the plan, which features cost-effective housing units with shared kitchens and bathrooms.

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