MORNING NEWS: Placemaking, co-working and regeneration

In the news this morning, EG bring you an interview with Daniel Libeskind, the architect behind the redevelopment of Ground Zero in New York following the 9/11 terror attacks, who explains why embracing the real character and history of a place – flaws and all – is the only way to build spaces that are truly designed for everyone.

Also from EG, new research from Savills which reveals the potential for residential value uplift on the back of retail and leisure regeneration.

And WeWork’s City of London letting spree continues as the co-working giant inks its third deal this week. Click here for the exclusive from EG.

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