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While we cannot be certain what new normal will emerge in our cities, the acceleration of several emerging trends over the last year has helped to elucidate the general direction of travel, writes Ciaran Hagan.

.Ciaran Hagan is a chartered town planner who is responsible for coordinating several major applications and projects throughout the United Kingdom, with a particular focus on urban regeneration schemes. Prior to joining Savills, Ciaran obtained a PhD from the University of Bristol on the impact of the 2008 financial crisis on approaches to urban regeneration in the UK.
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