We were moving towards a hub and spoke model

Covid means the sustainability/ and infrastructure question has changed

• This would allow travel and working in the centre but also a preference for working in significant and well-connected offices, sites buildings etc in the spokes which are connected.

• The spokes would target those looking for shorter commutes and flexibility in working, open space etc.

• Both would aim to facilitate an improved standard of living for those seeking something different from the urban centre to the spokes.

• Remote working (from home) would still be possible but would not be the preferred method for the majority.

We were moving towards a hub and spoke model

The main aspect within this model is that the hub as the urban centre, like cities, is the driving factor. Given changes in the new normal however, sustainable approaches and improvements would focus on creating and improving the spokes.

This is already happening with concepts such as garden cities, but the focus may now be more important than ever following the new normal that evolves out of Covid.