Connected Thinking: Ideas and insights from the people shaping the built environment
Conversations with leaders on how capital, policy and long-term thinking shape the future of cities and complex systems.Subjects broadly fall into:- Decisions that shape London- The Future City- Behind the Decision- Global LondonHosted by Shravan Joshi MBE in association with NLA
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Are the economic stars lining up for real estate investment? A conversation with Adam Challis, JLL. (opens the original)
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An economic update with Adam Challis. Are the economic conditions for investors starting to realign? Which sectors are showing signs of real growth?We discussed the state of the market, London's positioning, lack of prime office supply and what it is that occupiers want.We delved into the pressure points for data centres and infrastructure demands and stress points.I joined Adam at JLL's new HQ in the Broadgate Estate. A state of the art office space that defines the firm's values and reflects t
Can planning deliver a built environment that will keep driving AI growth? (opens the original)
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A conversation with Anju Suneja, Parter at Mischon de Reya, specialising in real estate. We discussed planning frameworks in the context of delivering a competitive environment and whether we can keep up with emerging high growth business needs.
The magic formula: Investment, Development and Construction. How to unlock the built environment. (opens the original)
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A conversation with Nick Watson, Development Director at Lendlease. We discuss the company's approach to unlocking growth, as well as delving into supply chain pressures and opportunities across different sectors.
The South Bank at 75! A conversation with Nic Durston, CEO of the South Bank Employers' Group. (opens the original)
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As London's South Bank enjoys its 75th anniversary, I sat with the CEO of the South Bank Business Improvement District (BID) to better understand what success looks like for BIDs and how public-private regeneration can be effective. The South Bank is not under single ownership, or masterplanned, so bringing together so many different stakeholders has produced lessons that could apply far and wide as we look at how cultural and mixed use districts can add value to our cities.
Future-proofing real estate: Retrofit as a strategic investment decision (opens the original)
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In discussion with Yasmin Al-Ani Spence, Board Director at Wilkinson Eyre architects. We talked about how clients are balancing viability, carbon and long term performance in today's market. How do you future proof designs for a market that is ever evolving?And Yasmin gave her perspective on how design leadership can influence policy, planning and the wider urban ecosystem.
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