Session 1: Question Time: Lessons from a crisis

As whispers of returning to the office start to become a reality for many Mancunians, social distancing restrictions will bring new challenges to the city. With less people commuting, will the rise of agile working become the new normal for Manchester?

Does the concept of a “city’ need to be redesigned?

Should the purpose of office be refined?

What does the rise of localism mean for the high street?

Speakers

James Evans, Director, Savills

Andrew Pattinson, partner, head of real estate Manchester, Shoosmiths

D’mitri Zaprzala, Head of Residential, Octopus Real Estate