COMMENT: As our world becomes increasingly automated, knowledge remains among the key drivers of urban prosperity. While digitisation means that we can interact with each other anywhere, anytime, physical location and proximity to other like-minded people are critical for sharing ideas and inspiration, writes Juliette Morgan, British Land’s head of campus at Regent’s Place.
The importance of collaboration as the prerequisite for innovation means that buildings and spaces must become more flexible to allow both continuity and changing uses over time.
London is in prime position to benefit from the strength of the knowledge economy – it has long been recognised as a global centre for higher education and a hub for science and technology, with research and development expenditure estimated to be at £3.7bn per year. Rest