The new 38-page study delivered by the consultants finds 10 of 20 buildings scored high enough on a 100-point scale to be considered likely targets for office-to-residential conversions, including the U.S. Bank Center on Fifth Street, the First National Bank Building on Minnesota Street and the Park Square Court building by Mears Park.

At least half of 20 office buildings in downtown St. Paul are likely candidates for conversion into residential properties, according to a new report. The list includes some of the city's most recognizable properties. At least half of 20 office buildings ...