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Worcester approves converting "ugliest" building into 13 apartments to tackle housing shortage.
Merrivale House in Worcester, once called the “ugliest building in Worcester,” has been approved for conversion into 13 apartments after city planners greenlit the redevelopment.
Architect Nick Carroll’s firm, Trinity Developments, aims to repurpose the vacant office block to ease housing shortages and reduce environmental impact, avoiding demolition.
While some councillors voiced concerns over limited private outdoor space, small unit sizes, and potential overheating, officials confirmed the revised plan meets planning standards, including improved lighting for basement units.
Climate-control technology will be installed, and the project is seen as part of broader urban regeneration efforts.
Worcester aprueba la conversión del edificio "más feo" en 13 apartamentos para abordar la escasez de viviendas.