Working from Home and the Quiet City

Many people now work from home three days a week.

When they stay home, they do not take the bus or train into the city.

This means fewer people walk on the streets downtown.

Some shops and cafes close because they have fewer customers.

However, workers save time and money by not travelling.

They also feel less tired after work.

In some cities, empty offices are turned into apartments for families.

This helps keep the city centre alive at night.

Not everyone is happy, though.

Small restaurants near big offices lose many lunch customers.

Cities are changing, and nobody knows the final result yet.