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Biggest issue with NRC Ellice is most of the building is extremely purpose-built laboratory space. Would be massive amounts of money to convert the space to other uses. They're currently renting out some of the office space to a few arms-length government agencies, but it's maybe at 10-15% capacity.

The best use for these buildings would obviously be to get new labs from the universities in there, or maybe medical diagnostics/imaging, but that's a long shot. I think the best bet at this point would be to sell the property for development, maybe see if U of W has any new building needs in the pipeline. It's unfortunate because the buildings themselves are gorgeous inside, just need some cosmetic upgrades. I fear that any sort of conversion could wind up like the PSB, and be better off starting again.