snoop1130 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Mixed-use trend demands more from developers By The Nation Bangkok is witnessing a “mixed-use revolution” with multiple exciting large-scale schemes underway across the capital. The new development phase means that a host of vertical mixed-use schemes are due to complete over the next few years comprising a variety of uses and concepts, and competition for tenants should be fierce. Whilst “mixed-use” is not new to Bangkok, the sheer scale and level of sophistication of the upcoming supply is expected to present a big leap forwards with several prominent new developments located in prime locations in the central business district, ensuring excellent transport links and parking, five-star hotels with branded residential, high-rise office towers and expansive retail amenities, according to Savills Thailand. “Significant pressure is expected to be exerted on existing office landlords as tenants will be tempted to relocate to the new offerings. Although the sheer level of new supply currently estimated in excess of 100 per cent of the existing CBD office stock, and due to come on line progressively over the next five years, may lead to a softening of office rents earlier than predicted as existing landlord’s fight to retain tenants,” said Robert Collins, chief executive officer of the property advisory services firm. Mixed-use developments present many challenges, but if successful can reap big rewards. The benefits of a successful scheme include place making, economies of scale, operational efficiencies and a positive community impact, while signs of failure include island sites, “nowhere space” incoherence and disorientation. Simon Smith, head of Asia Pacific Research at Savills, said: “Today, ‘amenity’ is the new differentiator marrying health, green tech and smart design. The ‘public realm’ is all-important as is a sense of character, community and place. “Developing a sense of community is increasingly a priority, especially as new generations value meeting, collaborating and sharing. Traditional aspirations for a house in the suburbs with its lengthy commute are changing.” The topic of “mixed-use” was unveiled at a Savills event “Navigating the Mixed-Use Development Landscape in Bangkok”, held at Gaysorn Village on Tuesday. More than 100 Savills clients from across the region listened to a series of presentations on retail, hotels, residential/office and the overall market. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30371738 -- © Copyright The Nation 2019-06-25 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 "in excess of 100 per cent of the existing CBD office stock," So when the tenants leave their current premises and move.....all the old ones remain empty....great logic from a real estate company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The topic of “mixed-use” was unveiled at a Savills event “Navigating the Mixed-Use Development Landscape in Bangkok” Without a single reference to Open Space and/or Green Areas. "cities and their neighborhoods can, by means of open space developments, enhance their appeal to tourists and residents alike. In this way their values can be increased significantly." http://www.acta.sapientia.ro/acta-agrenv/Supl2011/11_Balogh.pdf December 2016: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/business/property/30302171 The recent “Green City” report by The Economist Intelligence Unit noted Bangkok as being “below average” in terms of land use and buildings, a category in part assessing the city’s population density and green space per capita. Understanding and unlocking the potential created by green areas presents significant opportunities for developers, with public spaces, in addition to wider amenities and infrastructure improvements, key to enhancing a locality’s value and long-term prospects. February 2019: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-landrights-planning/mall-or-park-in-crowded-bangkok-last-open-space-stirs-debate-idUSKCN1Q002J the Thai capital was ranked a lowly 132 of 231 on a survey of liveable cities Bangkok has the lowest ratios of green space: just 3.3 square metres (35.5 sq ft) per person compared to New York City’s 23.1 square metres and Singapore’s 66, the Siemens-sponsored Green City Index showed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyHeyHey Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Customers demand more shopping malls and seven elevens! There ain't enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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