The FutuRE of Cities and Communities will address the outlook for the sharing economy, how social distancing requirements are affecting the workplace, the future of public spaces, and whether the concept of ‘open-plan’ – both at home and work – is now under threat.

This four-part series running on a quarterly basis is presented in 50-minute, on second Wednesday of September, December, March, and June. Simultaneous interpretation in Mandarin and Korean will be provided during the webinar.

Included sessions:

Is Distance Back?
Wednesday, 9 September 2020 | 4PM HKT (GMT+8)
(Past webinar)

COVID-19 has reduced distance through the acceleration in the adoption of remote working. Yet, distance has also increased with border restrictions and fear of traveling. What’s the impact on office and the office eco-system, regional office locations, homes, and neighborhoods?

Discussion Leaders:
Desmond Sim, Head of Research, Singapore and Southeast Asia, CBRE
Hwang Yu-Ning, Chief Planner and Deputy CEO, Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore
Tim Stonor, Managing Director, Space Syntax
Danny Poljak, Executive Vice President and Co-Head of Australia, Brookfield

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Is the Sharing Economy Dead?
Wednesday, 9 December 2020 | 9AM HKT (GMT+8)
(Past webinar)

The sharing economy has been a revolutionary force in both business and society for several years, but as safety concerns alter consumer perceptions, are the days of sharing numbered? Our panel will explore how shifts in social behaviour may have lasting impacts on businesses in a range of sectors, from short-term accommodations, to co-working, and how these businesses are pivoting.

Discussion Leaders:
Phil Kim, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Jerde Partnership
Dominic Penaloza, CEO and Co-Founder, REinvent
April Rinne, Founder, April Worldwide

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Are Open Plans Out-dated?
Wednesday, 10 March 2021 | 4PM HKT (GMT+8)
Do open-plan designs still make sense? For office design, open plan raise concerns about disease spread. For home design, remote working and schooling are elevating the importance of acoustic separation and privacy.

Discussion Leaders:
Julian Bott, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Cundall
Shaun Brodie, Senior Director, Head of Occupier Research, Greater China, Head of Research, East China, Cushman & Wakefield
Coen van Oostrom, CEO & Founder, EDGE Technologies

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Can Public Spaces Be Vibrant and Safe?
Wednesday, 9 June 2021 | 9AM HKT (GMT+8)

Discussion Leaders:
Jess Miller, Councillor, City of Sydney
Moderator:
Lay Bee Yap, Group Director Architecture and Urban Design, Urban Redevelopment Authority, Singapore

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The FutuRE Series aims to help members throughout the Asia Pacific understand how real estate markets are evolving in the era of COVID-19. Explore the full programme:

• Retail
• Workplace
• Capital Markets and Investment
• Cities and Communities
• Logistics and Supply Chain