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From Silicon Valley Mayor to Capitol Hill: Sam Liccardo’s Quest to Turn Empty Buildings Into Homes

The RegistrySeptember 26, 20253 Mins read918

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The former San Jose mayor is leading a bipartisan push to transform vacant commercial spaces into affordable housing—and breaking Washington gridlock in the process In the gleaming towers of downtown San Jose, empty office floors tell a familiar story. Across America, from Florida's shuttered malls to Maryland's abandoned motels, millions of square feet of commercial […]

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