The Future of Cities
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The Future of Cities

Steve Odland sits down with Alex Heil, Senior Economist to discuss what’s in store for our cities.

With the pandemic came the popularization of remote work, leaving many offices empty. In this episode, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Alex Heil, Senior Economist at The Conference Board, to discuss what’s in store for our cities. Tune in to find out:

  • How temporary—or permanent—is this move away from urban areas?
  • Have we reached equilibrium with return to the office or will the pendulum continue to swing? What might drive more people back to the office?
  • What can we expect for commercial real estate over the next few years?
  • Have infrastructure demands changed in a post-Covid world?
  • What are the biggest challenges for urban areas, and will they thrive or decline in response?
The Future of Cities

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With the pandemic came the popularization of remote work, leaving many offices empty. In this episode, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Alex Heil, Senior Economist at The Conference Board, to discuss what’s in store for our cities. Tune in to find out:

  • How temporary—or permanent—is this move away from urban areas?
  • Have we reached equilibrium with return to the office or will the pendulum continue to swing? What might drive more people back to the office?
  • What can we expect for commercial real estate over the next few years?
  • Have infrastructure demands changed in a post-Covid world?
  • What are the biggest challenges for urban areas, and will they thrive or decline in response?

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