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 London Hosted by Shravan Joshi MBE in association with NLA
Episodes
Masterplanning successfully in London. A conversation with Tom Goodall, Chief Exec at Related Argent
Tom discussed successful projects, where Related Argent have taken a long term vision, which has yielded success in areas like Kings Cross. We talked about some of the economic challenges, keeping stakeholders invested and delivering on the understanding of what occupiers want and need.
A conversation with Sasha White KC, one of the leading legal minds in the planning space, shares his views on planning reform, current legislation and political intervention in determining projects.We discuss planning committees, whether they are effective tools for decision making. Sasha then explains how we need to inspire the next generation of talent into the built environment.
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 t...
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.
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.
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 mixe...
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.
Nick Bowes from LCA sat down to discuss the mood amongst developers and investors, now that the dust has settled after the London council elections.Is the market confidence seen at the start of 2026 still there, and are there new opportunities emerging from different asset classes?We discussed the impact on the London Plan and what Investors want to see from policymakers, to encourage capital deployment.
Ross Sayers discusses his term as Chair of the CPA and what lies next for the built environment. As the spokesperson for the developer community in the Square Mile, Ross shared his insights and some of the impacts achieved during his term as Chair.
A conversation with Adam Challis, Global Director, Strategic Insights, at JLL. We discuss the features from Q1 2026 that stand out and where opportunities lie going forward.How has the Middle East crisis impacted forecasts and what are the critical issues that London needs to tackle, to keep pace with change.
A discussion with Lee Lucas from the Education For Industry Group. We discussed the makeup of the group, which includes Fashion Retail Academy, London College of Beauty Therapy and is based in the Square Mile. Is London an emerging light or a fading glow in the fashion industry? Do we nurture talent for success?Lee expands on their decision to base themselves in the financial heart of London and how the infrastructure and location ...
A conversation with the highly respected Priya Aggarwal-Shah. We explore intersectionality from a corporate level, right down to individuals. How does it impact mergers and acquisitions, as different corporate cultures intermingle? How can leaders get more comfortable with complexity and become advocates of allyship in organisations.Defining Cultural Intelligence, to better explain the complexity behind what makes people who they a...
A fascinating discussion with Antony Meanwell from Eon. We talk about the value that district heating networks can deliver for cities. Who does it well and where can London learn from, to deliver meaningful results on decarbonisation, whilst making sure the hot water tap works! Where are the exciting projects on the horizon going to be delivered and what obstacles lie in the way.
A conversation with Anurag Gupta, Chief Risk Officer at Sequoia Investment Management (SIMCo). We discussed the risks and rewards of infrastructure projects and the global market sentiment of investing into London infrastructure projects.
In discussion with Michael Phillips of Jamestown LP, comparing some of New York's successes and drawing parallels with London. We discuss challenges and opportunities for growth in London, what has worked well in NYC, as well as what the future might hold.
In conversation with Michael Meadows from British Land. We discussed what it takes to deliver environments, which can deliver successful work ecosystems in an ever competing market.Getting the balance of amenities right, delivering for the location and understanding your workforce are important considerations.We discussed the Broadgate Estate and its changing face, as it evolves to deliver for future generations.
A conversation with Nikki Dibley Senior Development Executive at Helical Plc and Vice Chair of the City Property Association.
Hear from Sharon Ament, Director of the London Museum on how London's celebration of its culture is influencing the decision making of the future.
Hear from Louise Samuel, Partner at Town Legal LLP, as she helps us better understand the legal frameworks already in place, as well as whats coming down the road for the built environment.Can these policies help speed up processes and boost confidence amongst investors and developers?
A conversation with Robin Dobson, the CEO of Platform 4. As the largest owner of brownfield land across the country, what are the aspirations of Platform 4 and how does it hope to foster investor confidence, to deliver key sites across London and further afield.
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