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Innovation Applied
Our Innovation Applied series demonstrates how we harness innovation from within our industry to deliver exceptional results for the future of the built environment. The series delves into themes about innovative practices in the industry, solving some of the most challenging issues such as achieving carbon emission reduction targets, increasing operational efficiencies, improving project performance, and leveraging digital design.
With a booming life sciences industry leading the way, investment in R&D infrastructure is already delivering positive socio-economic benefits in many parts of the UK. We're witnessing a boost in social mobility, attraction of talent, and cultural changes in dynamic hubs like Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter and Manchester’s Oxford Road Corridor. These areas are becoming beacons of activity, creativity, and modern discovery. And with a general election just four days away, there is a good chance we will see the proliferation of more innovation districts in other major UK cities like Leeds and Birmingham. But how do we ensure that good design, placemaking, and planning are at the forefront of these new Innovation Districts? How can cities harness these developments to benefit everyone, and what lessons can we learn from other global tech and science cities like Toronto, Zug, Lille, and Lisbon?