Office and retail sectors will continue to learn from one another

摘要

Both how we shop and the way we work are undergoing significant shifts; the two sectors are being tested by an influx of new ideas that has, in turn, led to changes in property strategy. But with these two sectors - particularly in city centre development - often forming a symbiotic relationship, what can the one learn from changes in the other's industry? There is increasingly a push to create office developments that, far from being commercial enclaves, feel like integral parts of the city. The idea of creating a sense of place is high on the agenda. This elusive quality can be difficult to define but often revolves around a mix of uses that promote an evening and weekend economy.