Calls have been made to turn empty office blocks in Kingsholm into apartments.
Two buildings in London Road, which once housed Trident Life insurance and an the Petrofina oil firm, have been empty for several years.
But now calls have been made for the offices to be converted into apartments to meet a need for affordable housing in the city.
The ex-Trident Life building was made a priority by city council leader Councillor Paul James and Gloucester MP Richard Graham last year.
They included the office buildings in a 'hit list' of properties which they were targeting progress on before the Rugby World Cup comes to Kingsholm.
Councillor Jeremy Hilton, city and county councillor for the area, said: "There's certainly a need for housing and this site is in a good location. It's within walking distance to the railway station and there are two major bus services nearby.
"The Petrofina building is beyond its life. Someone needs to come forward and plan a new building which is in keeping with the conservation area. But the Trident Life building is much more substantial."
Kingsholm resident and Labour activist Councillor Jonathan Hoad said the site is a good opportunity for more housing in the area, which is something that the city "really needs".
"There is a huge demand for housing in the city. Housing helps to keep city centres alive and this site would be fantastic for communication," he said.
Coun Paul James echoed these views and hopes a new owner will breathe life back into the buildings.
He said: "If turning the building into a housing block brings it back into use that would be a positive thing."
Pall Mall Investments, which owns the offices, did not respond to the Citizen's request for a comment.
