Inclusive Cities Barometer APAC

THE CRITICAL ROLE OF THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY

CREATING A ROADMAP TO SOCIAL VALUE THROUGH RESPONSIBLE REAL ESTATE

ALONGSIDE GOVERNMENT, THE REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION SECTORS ARE AMONG THE MOST CRITICAL CUSTODIANS OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT, INFLUENCING THE DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT, OCCUPATION AND STRATEGIC PLANNING OF CITIES. Every day, the industry makes decisions about what gets built, for whom, and the form and function of amenities and spaces. As a result, these industries have the obligation to ensure that what gets built, serves all citizens. Given the magnitude and scope of what drives Inclusive Cities, it is easy to become overwhelmed by their scale and complexity. However, the starting point is more straightforward — to recognise inclusiveness as an asset, not a cost. From there, developers, investors, and occupiers must embrace the responsibility of ensuring that their assets are created and operated with inclusive principles. While there are myriad opportunities to improve the inclusivity performance of a city, here we focus on the role of core office employment hubs.

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CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD