City development

Skybridges

Soaring and dramatic, skyscrapers are landmark structures in major cities worldwide and allow vertical densification of urban areas. But in terms of urban mobility, high-rise buildings represent impractical cul-de-sacs, hence the appeal of skybridges. By Elke Hildebrandt

The mixologists

Creating successful modern mixed-use schemes requires a deeper understanding than ever of urban trends, although some key mixology skills are already in landlords’ toolkits. By Isobel Lee

Smart city opportunities

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is likely to accelerate the trend towards smart cities, bringing new opportunities for real estate investors, but also greater uncertainty. One way to future-proof investments is by investing in energy and data networks and the digital platforms that will underpin innovation. By Karel Beckman

Let there be light

In the dark winter months, artists regularly turn our cities into performance spaces and transform the urban environment with their light art. By Elke Hildebrandt

The new urbanisation

Will coronavirus prompt people to move to the countryside? Some experts think so. But a closer look indicates that big cities and their environs are unlikely to lose their appeal.

As you like it

What do corporate tenants regard as a distinctive address nowadays? Developers and investors should ask themselves this key question in order to ensure their properties fit the bill. The answer is that buildings need to offer more than just prestige. Companies are thinking very carefully about how to use properties for strategic effect.