Cities

Better sustainability reporting and increasing mandatory disclosure requirements for building performance are bringing greater clarity to the market

New criteria are under assessment as building certification schemes adapt to meet an ever-increasing focus on net zero and health and well-being

Markets look to sustainability and tech to overcome widening differences

Leading cities are now setting goals to tackle carbon throughout a building’s lifecycle

Though market forces are driving decarbonisation efforts in real estate, government regulations, education and incentives are also key influences

Beehives on the roofs of commercial and residential buildings are quietly becoming more common

Cities are increasingly delivering fresh ideas to cut carbon emissions and make urban areas more liveable

Social impact and decarbonisation strategies will be the pillars of urban development projects in the coming years

In the war for talent, smaller innovation-focused cities like Denver are punching above their weight

The world’s tech epicenters are facing fresh competition for talent and investment

Demand for rooftop space is growing as new uses come to the fore

Investors are now thinking differently about what sustainability looks like in today’s prime real estate