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Cities are fundamentally economic in nature and exist for the purposes of trade and commerce. For this reason, Economics is a core specialism within 海角视频\u2019s Cities business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Our key interest is in promoting the most sustainable, value-adding forms of economic activity across a diversity of urban areas, of different scales and in numerous locations. We work at all scales, from regions, to city districts, to individual real estate developments and infrastructure components. Consulting across two broad areas detailed below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Economic Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Recent crises, affecting many parts of the world, have created structural shifts in the way individual economies behave. Globalisation and evolving trade patterns present ongoing challenges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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For mature, developed economies there is a need to manage change effectively \u2013 decline as well as expansion \u2013 in a way that yields sustainable opportunity and capitalises on the latest technologies. In areas of rapid economic and population growth, the transition to a sophisticated, knowledge-driven economy can be unpredictable. In these places, new prosperity often occurs inconsistently across communities. Economic development needs to impact positively everywhere without adverse environmental, social or climactic consequences and this requires a sound, future-facing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know that cities, towns and other urban environments function best when they are both spatially and economically interconnected. Too often, however, the spatial configuration of places is not based on sound economic rationale or good commercial positioning. Our work helps to ensure that these mistakes are not made; that economic growth and change happen sustainably, in a way that can be managed well by both public and private stakeholders and with commercial resilience built in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our professional knowledge and strong academic links are matched by our genuine passion and interest in making economies function for the betterment of diverse urban communities. Our analysis and strategic advice seeks to maximise city competitiveness, sector specialisation, economic inclusion, entrepreneurship, city branding and rapid digital technology adaptation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our economic development services include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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