Out is in for Generation Y

The FT reports a study by Deloitte, which show that British 18-34 year-olds go out twice as much as 35-54s, eating and drinking out 32 times a month, up from 25 times a month a year ago. Across the UK whole population, the figure has risen by 13% year-on-year.

It's further evidence that providing experiences is replacing retail as the main function of the high street, something which planners need to adapt to. It also suggests there is still room for a few more places to go out in Brockley.