Beyond business: the social, environmental, and economic implications of change

How are innovation and technology transforming our cities? How does the evolution of spaces influence the way they are used? Which big cities are spearheading the evolution of the idea of smart city? BNP Paribas Real Estate’s publications explore the themes of the future to answer all questions about the cities of tomorrow.

The cities of tomorrow are built today, and it is the duty of all of us to make them ethical, inclusive, and smart.

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Trendbook

Analysing an underlying trend

Each TrendBook looks at the changes that are affecting the real estate market in one way or another. International experts in the sector are given the floor through analyses, testimonials, case studies and key figures.

SmartMetropole

Discover a region

The Smart Metropoles collection invites you to discover the main French and European metropoles that are helping to build a dynamic future through the prism of the Smart City. Economy, mobility, lifestyles, population and the environment are addressed, as are the future major urban projects that will shape the city of tomorrow. Public, semi-public and private stakeholders talk openly about their region.

Buzzwords

Understanding a key concept

These short educational booklets explain an essential concept of current and future real estate through key figures and case studies.

Proptech
Future of work

Proptech: what's next?

PropTech, a contraction of the terms property and technology, brings together start-ups and companies that use modern technology to improve or reinvent the real estate business. Changes that mark the beginning of a new era in real estate consumption.

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retailog
Future of work

The future of Retailog

Faced with volatile, demanding consumers, the retail sector is reinventing itself. Logistics, being challenged by an increase in deliveries and returns, is also caught up in this upheaval. At the focus of this transformation are stores focused on customer experience and warehouse optimisation through the introduction of new technologies and XXL formats.

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trendbook
Future of work

Co-Working & Co.

Initially favoured by start-ups for its flexible leases and user-friendly design, coworking is riding the wave of the trend towards nomadic work. Today, it appeals to companies of all sizes. Major market players are unveiling key propositions for a fast-growing market. The other side of the coin - coliving - is not being left behind and is reviewed by market participants.

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