Urban Forecast
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -The show where Ackroyd Lowrie's co-founder and director, Oliver Lowrie talks to the people defining the future of our cities. Discussing their background, what drives them and the insights they have learnt along the way. This is a show for investors, developers, planners, consultants and anyone who is interested in how we will work, live and play in the cities of the future and what that means for the property market today.
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Urban Forecast x 1:100 Podcast: POV Can Architects can be entrepreneurs too?
April 22, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBJoin us for this collaborative episode between Urban Forecast and the 1:100 Podcast. For those who haven’t heard of the 1:100 Architecture Podcast, it is a transformative platform uniting architects and creatives worldwide. Through raw and relatable personal experiences as 7 women of colour, they ignite an ethical design approach while expanding opportunities for design enthusiasts everywhere. Their mission is to empower individuals like them, fostering confidence in their unique abilities ...
Creating Streets and Making Places: With Nicholas Boys Smith
March 25, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBJoin us in this episode where Nicholas Boys Smith, the Chair of the Government’s Office for Place and Founder of Create Streets, sets out his vision for how we tackle the two fundamental challenges that have changed the direction of planning policy, as well as his career: It matters that we don’t have enough homes It matters what people like when it comes to the places that we create A drive through South London 12 years ago led Nicholas on a voyage of discovery to try to understand why t...
Beyond Politics: Danny Thorpe's Vision for Inclusive Cities
March 05, 2024 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBWelcome to this week's episode of our podcast, where we're joined by Danny Thorpe, former Leader of Greenwich Council whose passion for transforming places was shaped by his upbringing in the Ferrier Estate in Greenwich. In this episode, Danny takes us through his route into politics where his passion for social justice and community welfare saw him chosen for the role of Cabinet Member for Regeneration, before taking on the role of Leader of the Council. Danny discusses his experience of ...
Reimagining Real Estate: Ben Cross on General Projects’ unique approach to development
February 12, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBIn the latest episode of the Urban Forecast, Ben Cross, Development Director at General Projects, shares his transformative journey from The North to the architecture scene in London. After a decade in renowned practices, Ben pivoted to development, realising the innate synergy between creative thinking and solving large-scale, complex problems. At General Projects, he uses his architectural background to navigate the issues that need to be solved when reimagining existing buildings, emphasi...
Cllr Krupa Sheth: Transforming the London Borough of Brent
January 30, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBIn the latest episode of the Urban Forecast podcast, Krupa Sheth, the youngest councillor ever elected in Brent, takes us on a compelling journey from her unexpected entry into politics whilst still at University, to the transformation of the Borough of Brent during her time in Local Government. Reflecting on the constant concerns of the Brent community, including clean environments, education, and housing, Krupa discusses her instrumental part in crafting Brent's climate emergency policies ...
Harmony in Development: A Musician's Journey with Matt Griffiths-Rimmer
January 15, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this captivating interview, we sit down with Matt Griffiths-Rimmer, the Director of Communications and Impact at Hadley Property Group, to explore his unique journey from being a musician in his twenties and thirties to his role working at Hadley Properties focusing on engaging with Communities and Businesses to re-imagine how Placemaking can be undertaken in Regeneration Projects. Matt's transition from a "crazy artist" to a community advocate makes him the ideal person to negotiate the...
Are the robots coming for our jobs? The Rise of AI in Architecture with Allister Lewis
November 20, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode of Urban Forecast, we delve into the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and architecture with guest Allister Lewis. A former architect turned AI enthusiast, Allister shares insights into the evolving landscape of AI tools within the construction industry. The conversation explores: The likely significant impact of AI on the architecture and construction industries, particularly in generative design. The experimentation phase expected over the next three years, ...
How can we design and build cities that will design a fairer future: Panel debate recorded at the Labour Party Conference 2023
October 31, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBHow can we design and build cities that will design a fairer future : Panel debate recorded at the Labour Party Conference 2023 with Cllr Bella Sankey, Cllr Kieron Williams, Marvin Rees, Cllr Krupa Sheth, Cllr Mete Coban and Jon Ackroyd. Welcome to a very special episode of the Urban Forecast Podcast! Recorded at our exclusive Breakfast Club Briefing, this episode features an impressive lineup of guest speakers who are leading the way in shaping the future of urban development. We had the h...
Balancing Act: Andrew Teacher's Journey from Creativity to Corporate Success
October 22, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode of the Urban Forecast Podcast, we sat down with Andrew Teacher, founder of Blackstock Consulting and currently the Managing Director for real estate in ESG at Montfort, whose life story is a testament to the pursuit of creativity and resilience. We begin by revisiting Andrew's school days, where he and his friends ventured into the world of publishing, creating a magazine provocatively named "Balls." Their enthusiasm led them to cover diverse topics, from sports to music, an...
Shaping Cities: The UK Housing Market, Inflation, and Global Trends with Andrew Wishart
October 02, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode of the Urban Forecast Podcast, we delve into the dynamic landscape of the macro economy behind the UK housing market and its impact on the future of cities. In a post-pandemic world, the economy has seen a seismic shift, influenced by unprecedented government interventions and unique inflationary pressures. Join us as we explore what has led to the economic position we are in today, what the means for the housing market now and how those trends are going to change over the n...
The 10-year Rollercoaster: Polly Simpson on the rise and rise of the Build-to-Rent Sector
September 18, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBTenant demand is at an all-time high in the UK, and this is driving the rapid growth of the Built-to Rent Sector. On this episode, we sat down with Polly Simpson, Head of Multifamily Development at Savills London, who has been fully immersed in this emerging sector since its inception ten years ago. We discuss the underlying market forces that are driving the growth of the sector, what is required to deliver a successful BTR scheme, and how the sector is faring in these highly challenging ti...
Architectural Realities: Navigating the challenges of the profession with ‘The Broke Architect’ Jason Boyle
September 04, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBJoin Jason Boyle, an architect with over 23 years of experience at Seller Limited and a seasoned professional in the nuclear industry, as he takes you on a journey through the world of architecture. Get ready to dive deep into the human side of the profession, as Jason fearlessly addresses the tough issues that architects grapple with every day – from burnout and undervaluation to the challenges of architectural education. With a passion for mentorship, Jason founded the Global Architect Al...
Just how big will the Co-Living sector be? with Paul Wellman and James Hanmer.
August 21, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode of the Urban Forecast Podcast, we deep dive into the co-living sector with Paul Wellman and James Hanmer, both experts in this brand-new, but rapidly expanding sector. We explore how big the demand for the product is, the challenges that exist for those delivering and funding it, and the different types of products that are emerging to meet this demand.
UKREiiF : Shaping the Future of Property Events with Matt Christie
August 07, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBGet ready for an exhilarating episode, where we go behind the scenes of UKREiiF, the UK’S fastest-growing and most disruptive property sector event. We sat down with Matt Christie, Director External Relations and Content at UKREiiF, to discuss the layers of strategies aimed at crafting a program of activities that drive the success of UKREiiF. We delve into how they’ve made UKREiiF more accessible, inviting broader participation and enabling attendees to voice their concerns directly to dec...
Ashley Perry - Build-to-Rent and Real Estate Trends
July 24, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn the latest episode of Urban Forecast, Ashley Perry, Investment Director at Apache Capital, joins us. We delve into many topics, from insights gained at a ULI UK event to the broad spectrum of build-to-rent operators and their strategic development processes. We examine the transformation of regional cities and unused sites into thriving communities, discuss the rental market dynamics in light of tax reforms, and foresee the future of the build-to-rent sector, including growth trajectories...
Jonathan Martin - Setting the Vision for Waltham Forest's Sustainable Future
July 03, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn the latest episode of Urban Forecast, we were joined by Jonathan Director of Inward Investment & Higher Education Academic Relationships at London Borough of Waltham Forest. In this episode, we cover Jonathan’s background working within a number of the former New Towns, and focus on the work Jonathan is currently engaged in; rapidly transforming the vibrant borough of Waltham Forest. In this conversation, we cover the conversion of iconic landmarks into lively community centres, the ins...
Peter George - The harsh reality of Architecture's Diversity, Sustainability and Pay
June 09, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIn an emergency, unscheduled episode, we sat down with Peter George on the Urban Forecast Podcast to discuss the state of the industry, and what he recommends that RIBA do to attempt to reverse the decline. Peter is Strategic Director of Economy and Sustainability at London Borough of Ealing and also shares his vision for the many departments in the borough that report to him. In this episode, Peter also reflects on his experience leading the Meridian Water project whilst the Director of De...
Kunle Barker - From Mechanical Engineering Graduate to Property Expert of the Year
June 02, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode we speak to Kunle Barker; Property & Construction Expert, Writer, & Broadcaster. Kunle is the star of Channel 4’s Project Home with Nick Grimshaw, ITV’s ‘Save Money: My Beautiful Green Home and has a regular column in Architects Journal. Kunle has 20 years of experience in the Construction and Design industry, having delivered thousands of residential refurbishments, 120 Schools and 3 sports centres refits with his company Illustrious Homes. In 2018, he won the Property Exp...
Ghislaine Halpenny - How to create sustainable and functional buildings in the future
May 16, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode we speak to Ghislaine Halpenny; Director of ESG and Corporate Affairs at Regal London. Ghislaine has over a decade’s experience at the British Property Federation leading their external affairs work and managing reputational challenges for the wider commercial real estate industry. In her current role, she oversees Regal London’s broad ESG strategy and all corporate communications including a lively digital team. She’s also the internal ‘People’s Champion’ with responsibili...
Alice Holden - Urban Farming in the Cities of the Future
April 14, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode, we speak to Alice Holden, Farmitect at Sitopia Farm, an Urban Farm in Barking and Dagenham. Alice has over 20 years of experience working on organic farms of various types and scales. Since 2012, she has been Head Grower at Growing Communities’ Dagenham farm and led the transformation of a disused ex-council nursery site into a productive peri-urban, organic, urban farm. Her work shows that urban farming can successfully combine environmental and community benefits, making...
Nick Bowes - The importance of policies when planning the cities of the future
March 29, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode we speak to Nick Bowes; Chief Executive of the Centre for London. Nick has over 20 years of experience in public affairs, policy, campaigning and politics at senior level in trade associations, government, professional societies and political parties. He was Sadiq Khan's Director of Policy at City Hall for five years and has a long track record of delivery in large organisations. In his roles, Nick’s knowledge of how to translate research into effective policy, plus his inc...
Claire Bennie - How to deliver quality homes
March 03, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBIn our 7th episode of Season 2, we sat down with Claire Bennie, Director at Municipal and part of Sadiq Khan’s Mayor’s Design Advocate team. Claire holds numerous high profile roles in the industry including Chair of the Design Advisory Group for LB Enfield’s Meridian Water scheme and Design Review Panels at Brighton & Hove and Kingston councils. Claire’s experience as an Architect, and then a Development Director for a Housing Association gave her a unique insight into what ingredients ar...
Steve Gilchrist - The Circular Economy and the role it plays when planning the cities of the future
February 10, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode we speak to Steve Gilchrist; Project Director at Grosvenor; Author of Steve’s Newsletter and organiser of the Circular Steel Event, which focuses on the current challenges and possible solutions to steel reuse. Steve specialises in sustainability and innovation and his experience in Contracting, Civil/Structural Design and Project Management make him another great guest to talk about how the cities of the future should be designed and which role the Circular Economy will pla...
Steve Smith - What really matters when planning the cities of the future
January 20, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode we speak to Steve Smith; Founder and Director of Urban Narrative, which he set up following extensive experience working on large-scale master planning projects across the globe. Urban Narrative specialise in the very first part of a project, which Steve believes is the most important stage; setting the brief. Steve is an expert in urban research and interactive design and his experience working on projects across Europe, Asia and Australia makes him the perfect guest to ta...
Mark Hallett - What is it like to be one of the pioneers of Sustainable Regeneration?
December 22, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode we speak to Mark Hallett; Development Director at Igloo Regeneration, Board of Pobl Group and Non-Executive Director of the Design Commission of Wales. Mark has an incredible track record in housing, development and architecture. His extensive experience in delivering Large Scale Urban Regeneration projects that act as catalysts for wider redevelopment means that he is the perfect guest to discuss what is required to build more Sustainable Cities in the Future.
Russ Beresford & Harry Manley from Halcyon - Can Co-living help solve the housing, energy, fuel poverty and loneliness crisis?
December 12, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB2022 is the year where Co-living has really established itself as the new kid on the Purpose-Built Rental Sector block. With the end of Covid, and the recognition of the Sector within the New London Plan, investors are looking to Co-living to give them returns that a flat residential market is failing to do. Much of the charge is being led by Halcyon, who spun out of The Collective and have delivered 2 of the projects that were in The Collective’s pipeline at the time when it entered admin...
Gaia Vince - How Can Cities Save Humanity?
November 18, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode we speak to Gaia Vince; Guardian journalist, Scientist, Author, and Broadcaster. Gaia spent 2 years researching her first book, Adventures in the Anthropocene’ by travelling, largely in the global South, witnessing the impact humanity has had on the world. In her latest book ‘Nomad Century’, Gaia sets out how we need to start planning now for the impact of climate change on global migration, as many parts of the world become uninhabitable. “Cities are the answer… by the en...
Dan Jestico - Designing a Sustainable Future
November 01, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBDan Jestico is Director of Sustainable Design at Savills Earth. In this fascinating episode, Dan shares his key recommendations for how the built environment sector can work towards a net zero world.
Euan Mills - Planning for a Digital Future
February 14, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBEuan Mills is the Head of Digital Planning at Connected Places Catapult where he co-leads a programme of work looking at how new technology can help us plan cities better. In this episode Euan shares his insights on how digital principals will change the way our cities are planned, built and experienced.
Evan Maindonald - Designing for value
November 28, 2019 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn this podcast, Evan discussed his entrepreneurial journey from the technology sector, through housebuilding, and into the project he is currently working on; a brand new 150 room Apart-Hotel in Central London. Evan’s philosophy of ‘designing in value’ has made him a natural match for Ackroyd Lowrie, and we discuss how high quality design and Virtual Reality technology can deliver the maximum value on a site.
Colin Wilson - The Revolution of the Planning System
November 18, 2019 17:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBToday’s guest is Colin Wilson, Head of the Old Kent Road Regeneration team. Colin was working in a Local Aurthority planning department in the 1990s, and was about to give up on planning- he was sick of the adversarial relationship between developers and planners. That was when he applied to the newly formed GLA. During his time at the GLA, Colin worked on the major ‘plan-led’ renegration projects at Nine Elms, Kings Cross, and Old Oak Common. In this podcast he describes how the lessons lea...
Pat Hayes - How Modular Construction can deliver large scale affordable housing developments
November 06, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBPat Hayes is Managing Director of Be First, an innovative development vehicle set up to deliver 50,000 new homes and 20,000 new jobs for the borough of Barking and Dagenham over the next 20 years. Pat discusses his experience as a planner delivering large scale regeneration projects with private developers at Ealing, Lewisham, and then as a partnership manager for TFL. Pat has a refreshing view of the role that planning can take in positively shaping developments, and how clear parameters an...
Pat Hayes - How Modular Construction can deliver large scale affordable housing developments
November 06, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBPat Hayes is Managing Director of Be First, an innovative development vehicle set up to deliver 50,000 new homes and 20,000 new jobs for the borough of Barking and Dagenham over the next 20 years. Pat discusses his experience as a planner delivering large scale regeneration projects with private developers at Ealing, Lewisham, and then as a partnership manager for TFL. Pat has a refreshing view of the role that planning can take in positively shaping developments, and how clear parameters an...
Nicole Bremner - From the Wall Street Market to the Property market
November 06, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBToday’s guest is Nicole Bremner, director of East Eight - a boutique development company specialising in high quality, design-led homes. However, this introduction does not fully describe Nicole - she is also an entrepreneur, author, mother, and a pioneer in the power of social media to scale up a property business. In this podcast we cover all of these topics and more, including our first meeting on a yacht in Cannes, the future of crowd-funding, and how her plans for world domination are ...
Nicole Bremner - From the Wall Street Market to the Property market
November 06, 2019 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBToday’s guest is Nicole Bremner, director of East Eight - a boutique development company specialising in high quality, design-led homes. However, this introduction does not fully describe Nicole - she is also an entrepreneur, author, mother, and a pioneer in the power of social media to scale up a property business. In this podcast we cover all of these topics and more, including our first meeting on a yacht in Cannes, the future of crowd-funding, and how her plans for world domination are ...
James Turford - Tech that disrupts the property industry
November 06, 2019 11:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIt is well known that the traditional role of the Estate Agent is vanishing, and James Turford is one of those embracing this change. James is one of the co-founders of Nested, an estate agency with a difference - as well as selling the property, they will give the vendor a sizeable advance to allow them to proceed with a purchase when they are stuck in a chain. To do this, James and his team have developed innovative software to value properties, and market the property to the right buyers....
Rob Bould - The Future of Funding
April 02, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBWith guest Rob Bould, the vice chairman of LandAid, a charity with the aim of ending youth homelessness. We focus on Rob being somewhat of a disrupter in the property market and discuss the companies he's involved with which are using technology to transform the property sector.
Rob Bould - The Future of Funding
April 02, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MBWith guest Rob Bould, the vice chairman of LandAid, a charity with the aim of ending youth homelessness. We focus on Rob being somewhat of a disrupter in the property market and discuss the companies he's involved with which are using technology to transform the property sector.