Artists lose studios to the benefit of AI
Buildings that have been hives of artists’ studios for years are being sold to renovate or build to make room for artificial intelligence companies. That we’re losing cheap artist spaces is nothing new, but that AI firms want the space is a bit of a departure.
david100 02:54 on 2019-01-08 Permalink
We need to be building and building, so that these moneyed companies take nice new spaces, and leave the older stuff to the traditional Montreal uses.
Kate 07:52 on 2019-01-08 Permalink
In some cases these older industrial buildings are being bought and demolished to build something new, so I’m not sure your solution always works, david100. There are some empty lots in desirable neighbourhoods, but not a vast supply.