For more people, home is where the former school, office or historical building is
Oct 14, 2021

For more people, home is where the former school, office or historical building is

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Also today: The upcoming increase in Social Security payments is the biggest it's been in decades, but what could it mean for seniors? We also examine some of the dynamics behind all that turnover in the restaurant and hospitality industries.

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More buildings being converted to apartments than ever before

Oct 14, 2021
About 20,000 new apartment units were created this year in buildings that used to serve some other purpose.
The Tribune Tower sits along Michigan Avenue at the Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois. Much of the iconic building has been converted into apartments.
Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images

The Social Security increase is historically big

Oct 14, 2021
The 5.9% increase isn't typical, as cost of living increases for Social Security are usually under 2%.

When restaurant and hospitality workers quit, where are they going?

Oct 14, 2021
Unemployment figures suggest they are leaving those industries.
The restaurant and hospitality industries have experienced plenty of turnover.
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The team

Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer