JLL Perspectives podcast: Activating space through culture

About this episode

The episode discusses how culture and community influence the activation of commercial spaces through art and intentional design.

It’s not just about the fitout. In the final episode of the Flex for Thought series, part of the JLL Perspectives podcast, Tashi Dorjee, Head of Flex at JLL and Daniel Gunning, Co-founder and CEO at Spacenow, breaks down the dual marketplace of space activation - where engagement, culture, and community define success. Hear how art, music, and intentional placemaking bring commercial spaces to life.

People in this episode

Host: Tashi Dorjee

Guest: Daniel Gunning

Topics covered

• space activation
• engagement
• culture
• community
• placemaking

Keywords

• Flex for Thought
• commercial spaces
• art
• music

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Spacenow

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