Replacing Empty Spaces with Productive, Green Places
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A new report, “Replacing Empty Spaces with Productive, Green Places,” published by Habitat for Humanity GB, M&G Real Estate, and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), presents a compelling environmental and legal case for repurposing underutilised buildings across urban areas.
Focusing on innovative approaches in cities such as Paris and Brussels, the report highlights how strategic redevelopment and adaptive reuse can transform vacant properties into sustainable, liveable spaces. These insights are particularly relevant for real estate developers, investors, and legal professionals navigating evolving planning regulations, ESG requirements, and sustainability targets.
The findings underscore the growing importance of creative public-private partnerships in unlocking complex regeneration projects—an area where specialist real estate legal expertise is critical. At a time when the UK faces both a housing shortage and increasing pressure to meet climate goals, the report provides timely guidance on how existing property assets can be leveraged to address both challenges.
Our Head of ESG, Christopher Kerr, contributed to a recent roundtable discussion featured in the report, sharing legal and strategic perspectives on sustainable development and real estate asset optimisation.
You can read the full report here:
