Innovation-oriented industries and talent concentration to drive urban and real estate recovery
JLL's latest report highlights the crucial role of innovation and talent in urban and real estate recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. As cities adapt to changing work and lifestyle preferences, those with strong innovation sectors will lead in economic growth. The U.S. maintains its dominance in the global innovation market, with Silicon Valley at the forefront. However, cities in Asia Pacific like Seoul and Beijing are emerging as key players. The report suggests that talent-rich cities like San Francisco and London are well-positioned for recovery.
- Innovation-oriented industries projected to drive urban recovery.
- U.S. dominates with nearly 50% of top global innovation markets.
- Emergence of Asian cities like Seoul and Beijing enhances competitive landscape.
- Strong office market anticipated as cities become hubs for collaboration.
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CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the global economy continues to improve despite ongoing challenges, innovation-oriented industries and availability of talent will be key growth drivers for the next cycle of urban and real estate recovery. According to JLL's (NYSE: JLL) new research, Innovation Geographies, cities that perform best on these measures will be best positioned for economic growth post-pandemic, demonstrating a strong link between innovation, talent ecosystems and real estate performance.
Workforce talent and innovation to play a key role in urban regeneration
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated trends that were already underway in reshaping cities, including shifting work and lifestyle preferences, the core role of the digital economy and the need for more sustainable and resilient community infrastructure. To respond to these changes and drive the next phase of urban regeneration, strong innovation industries, from high-tech services to life sciences and advanced manufacturing, will be critical to the recovery of cities and the real estate market. As the pandemic intersects with other global crises, including climate change, innovative cities will also play a vital role in driving sustainability solutions and creating resilience.
"Despite the challenge of new variants, commercial real estate should benefit from the ongoing economic expansion in 2022," said Carol Hodgson, Global Research Director at JLL. "With people eager to return to offices, travel and socializing this year, large, talent-rich cities like San Francisco, Tokyo and London will have the advantage in leading the way for a more robust recovery. This also indicates signs of optimism for the office market, as it realizes a new purpose post-pandemic as a hub for innovation and collaboration."
U.S. continues to dominate top innovation markets, but Asia Pacific has rising powerhouses
Similar to 2019, the U.S. is dominating the global innovation scene, with nearly
However, rising stars are emerging in other parts of the world, including Asia Pacific powerhouses Seoul and Beijing, which joined Tokyo in the elite top ten global leaders. Several Indian and Chinese cities, such as Bengaluru and Guangzhou, moved up in the rankings as they develop more sophisticated innovation ecosystems. Europe also fared particularly well for talent with seven of the top 15 cities globally including London (No. 4), Berlin (No. 10) and Stockholm (No. 11), as the region shows potential for greater innovation across a wide range of cities.
Global gateway cities remain epicenters; smaller, talent-rich cities on the rise
As cities emerge from a difficult couple of years, those with a critical mass of people, broad mix of industries and major universities are best positioned to continue to attract talent and companies. City centers that combine amenities, mixed-use development and livability will be especially poised for renewed growth.
Before the pandemic, talent-rich secondary cities were already attracting people and companies with their affordability and high quality of life. Now, this trend has accelerated as smaller cities with robust and diversified innovation ecosystems – such as Denver, Stockholm and Melbourne – attract more people, companies and capital.
Find out more by downloading the JLL report, Innovation Geographies, at https://www.us.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights/research/innovation-geographies.
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