Caroline Edwards, Development Director at Almacantar, shares her unexpected route into real estate and her passion for development. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in large-scale complex developments in central London. The challenges include viability, rising construction costs, financing costs, supply chain complexities, regulatory complexity, and balancing the increasing demands of local authorities. However, these challenges also drive innovation and creativity in the industry. A successful large-scale mixed-use project is one that delivers a high-quality product that improves the quality of life for users and contributes to the transformation and improvement of the surrounding environment.

Takeaways:
- Caroline Edwards took an unexpected route into real estate and has a passion for development.
- The challenges in large-scale complex developments in central London include viability, rising construction costs, financing costs, supply chain complexities, and regulatory complexity.
- These challenges drive innovation and creativity in the industry.
- A successful large-scale mixed-use project delivers a high-quality product that improves the quality of life for users and contributes to the transformation and improvement of the surrounding environment.

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