CE2 . 2: D e live r n ew a f fo rd a b l e st a r t- u p a n d ar ti st stud i o spa ce Context
Case Study - Barbican Innovation Warehouse
This policy improves on the flexibility of the SPD’s policy and the below guidelines provide a level of detail not found in the SPD. The delivery of affordable studio space is critical in supporting the next generation of creative industries.
Desired Outcome This policy proposes delivery of 50 affordable artist studios, totalling 2000m2 floorspace. This will be combined with co-working and start-up space totalling 2000m2 floorspace in the same building. London is one of the most expensive cities in the world to rent co-working and artist studio space. This site provides a huge opportunity to provide a significant amount of affordable workspace which will act as an incubator for the next generation of Formal toolsand cre-atives, building on the Informal tools businesses Guidance Case study: Lowry Centre legacy of Earl’s Court. • GLA Policy 5.2 energy planning Incentive – LA support to developer in We Made That informal creative engagement Policy Tools establishing partnership with Arts Council around new cultural venue to build support Development brief which will outline the key the criteria above. including part-funding AControl flexible workspace brief, strategy includes partnership with a property manager who – Development designwhich competition, has expertise in providing workspace but also mentoring and networking syscultural strategynot andonly environmental strategy. tems to support SMEs. Formal tools Guidance • GLA Policy E3 Affordable workspace Control - Development brief, expectation of flexible workspace strategy
Informal tools Case study: Barbican Innovation Warehouse GLA (2015) Creating Open Workspaces guide
Barbican Innovation Warehouse -Desired objectives The Barbican Innovation Warehouse is an example of a coworking space in London which offers flexible space for a range of small businesses and start ups. Provides 900m2 floorspace for small and medium sized companies. Hot desking space can be hired for as little as £150 per month which is significantly lower than the London average of £600pm. They provide a training and mentoring programme for new tech companies and have larger private office space which can be hired as companies grow. It working at capacity which demonstrates a consistent demand for space such as this.
Barbican Innovation Warehouse -Tools used The City of London has 17,980 businesses in 8.7 million sq m of office space. The City of London planning authority have a clear business strategy in their local plan. Guidance policy O1 in the local plan encourages provision for flexible workspaces such as this Clerkenwell case study, which are prepared to meeting changing future needs and support small companies.
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