Hmmmmmm. I don't see these being built and "flipped". Maybe its more long term thinking.....building a practical meeting place in areas where 10-15 years from then resale will be higher and the building could be easily converted into something else depending on zoning.
Many churches currently lease commercial space, so ironically they could end up selling to another place of worship.
I don't know. The place seems so utility, it could simply be a cost saving measure. Even with tile which will make sound dampening interesting, all they do is ensure less maintenance in the long run (carpet cleaning, replacement, cooling, repairs). Or its just the typical evolution in the RBC's selection method. they already have pre approved plans for big boxes. Municipalities no longer want just big rectangles in an area. They want some architecture, some feeling, maybe even (gulp)......windows! In a more industrial area, you don't have to have those things.
Its basically the crossfit model. Rent cheap industrial space.......add weights......now its a gym.
