It was our pleasure to host IoD Property and Built Environment Group in our London office last week. Their Q1 Economic Outlook focused on best practices and innovation to create inclusive, sustainable, and socially beneficial places. The vital role of social value in shaping sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities was highly discussed and it was great to hear people sharing project examples and lessons learned to shape a better future for everyone. IoD London Institute of Directors (IoD) #SocialValue #BuiltEnvironment #RealEstate #Property
📣 Last week the IoD Property and Built Environment Group hosted their first Q1 Economic Outlook Event focusing on social value. Led by Chair of the group Christine Baltas, the panellists included Hazel Joseph and Jamie Quinn who explored the practical aspects of what the ’S’ in ESG really means for real estate and construction. 🤔 What is meant by the relationship of corporate real estate and communities, how is this measured and has the pandemic influenced our social spaces for the long term? A key aspect of consideration was ensuring diversity and inclusivity for tenants and workforce and local communities, the wider influence of technology, the importance of data and the demographic and socio economic spread across neighbourhoods. This all combines to ensuring that place making is not only fit for purpose but inclusive, enjoyable and safe. Stakeholder engagement and working in partnership with local council is paramount. As Hazel Joseph remarked, that architects prime reason to design is spaces for communities and social well being is the key element that underpins. Jamie Quinn also demonstrated the vast research and detail needs to ensure that social value is at the heart of their developments. Related Argent have been involved in some of the most vibrant place making across cities and provided some insights into the importance of deep understanding and appreciation of the socio economic balance. A fascinating and insightful study and the importance of place in our communities. 🙏🏽 Thank you to Cundall for their amazing hospitality and for hosting the event! #Property #Environment #SocialValue #London #Event #Networking