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Achieving Net Zero Case Study: transforming the BT Building into a net zero building

5 February 20213 February 2021 by Sophie

Through extensive energy efficiency measures, and by repurposing and reusing a significant part of the existing building, the BT Building in the City of London aims to be one of London’s first net zero carbon buildings.

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Curb Appeal: Managing Covid-19’s impact on public-private space

9 August 202025 June 2020 by Lisa

Social distancing has been key to protecting public health, but it’s also been hugely disruptive. As loosening restrictions jostle with public confidence and business risk, what are the implications for urban flow and commercial viability?

Categories Learning from crisis

Spotlight: What will retail look like now?

4 January 202118 June 2020 by Sophie
People queuing outside retail outlet wearing masks

Retailers now have to find ways to offer what consumers want from ‘live’ shopping while minimising risk. In this #LearningFromCrisis guest post Rob Asbury, Partner at Montagu Evans, considers how to make retail stores stack up in a socially distancing world.

Categories Learning from crisis, Spotlight

Communities in Transition: Croydon

20 June 201829 May 2015 by Alexei
Whitgift Centre Croydon

Our next Communities in Transition field trip will be to Croydon town centre on 16th June, to look at the impact of large-scale retail development on local regeneration plans, and how to integrate support for local businesses.

Categories Communities in Transition, Site Visits

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