Future-Proofing our Towns: Housing vs. Industrial Space?

9:50-10:30

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As housing targets grow, industrial land is increasingly under pressure, with some sites being repurposed for residential developments but new homes generate demand for infrastructure, logistics, and local industrial services, creating a potential mismatch between supply and need.

This panel explores the impact of housing policies on industrial space, examines whether current planning strategies are sufficient, and discusses how to balance residential growth with the operational needs of businesses that keep communities running.