Should the SPD include guidance to help maintain and improve the employment function of Orpington Town Centre?

Mostly positive

How can the employment role of the town centre be maintained and improved?

Attract young professional to the area eg by targetting the digital sector and offering flexible work spaces.

What type of office space do you think will be necessary to ensure that the town centre can adapt to changes in the way people work?

Flexible office space and hot desking spaces, but they must be good quality and appeal to young professionals as well as mid-to large sized firms.

Do you have any other comments in relation to offices in Orpington Town Centre?

Done right, attracting more business and workers to the area will boost the local economy. Done badly, this would be a huge waste of money and space.

Should the SPD include guidance to help maintain and improve the employment function of Orpington Town Centre?

Mostly positive

How can the employment role of the town centre be maintained and improved?

Support cafes that allow working at tables. Have designated meeting spots to encourage meeting in town. this will add custom to existing businesses.

What type of office space do you think will be necessary to ensure that the town centre can adapt to changes in the way people work?

Hireable spaces for meetings and small offices.

Should the SPD include guidance to help maintain and improve the employment function of Orpington Town Centre?

Positive

How can the employment role of the town centre be maintained and improved?

create an environment for young hipsters and then there will be a natural need for shared working spaces / shared offices.

Should the SPD include guidance to help maintain and improve the employment function of Orpington Town Centre?

Mostly positive

How can the employment role of the town centre be maintained and improved?

Local jobs website which employers update on a regular basis?

What type of office space do you think will be necessary to ensure that the town centre can adapt to changes in the way people work?

Flexible space available to rent on an ad-hoc basis.

Do you have any other comments in relation to offices in Orpington Town Centre?

Hasn’t a large chunk of it already been converted to housing? If we have office space that’s empty and it isn’t a viable option to remain as office space, convert to affordable housing.