and workspace providers like us can single-handedly restore London ’ s creative economy . That ’ s a far bigger issue . But I do believe that we ’ re in a position to build the best possible framework for our city ’ s creative community to regroup and thrive .
Q . WILL THE NEW DISTRICT SPUR INNOVATION ?
» Ideas don ’ t happen in isolation and innovation doesn ’ t occur in a vacuum . Creative thinking is a product of mixing and mingling , of happy accidents and chance conversations . You just can ’ t do all that over Zoom ; we need a new , blended model that combines the freedom of remote working while facilitating the need for human connection that all industries , but the creative sector in particular , depend on .
Helen Arvanitakis is Director of Design District , a new workplace designed specifically for the creative sector on Greenwich Peninsula , which officially opened in September . constructionglobal . com 21