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Mete Coban: My Life My Say!
Urban Forecast - May 07, 2024 07:00 - 31 minutesMete Coban’s passion for giving young people a voice stems from his own experiences growing up in Hackney. Listen to this episode to hear about his inspiring journey; born in an estate in Hackney, and now Cabinet Member for Energy, Waste, Transport and Public Realm. He was the youngest ever el...
Urban Forecast x 1:100 Podcast: POV Can Architects can be entrepreneurs too?
Urban Forecast - April 22, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutesJoin 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, th...
Creating Streets and Making Places: With Nicholas Boys Smith
Urban Forecast - March 25, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutesJoin 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...
Beyond Politics: Danny Thorpe's Vision for Inclusive Cities
Urban Forecast - March 05, 2024 16:00 - 54 minutesWelcome 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 ...
Reimagining Real Estate: Ben Cross on General Projects’ unique approach to development
Urban Forecast - February 12, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutesIn 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 ...
Cllr Krupa Sheth: Transforming the London Borough of Brent
Urban Forecast - January 30, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutesIn 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....
Harmony in Development: A Musician's Journey with Matt Griffiths-Rimmer
Urban Forecast - January 15, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutesIn 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 Communiti...
Are the robots coming for our jobs? The Rise of AI in Architecture with Allister Lewis
Urban Forecast - November 20, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutesIn 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 convers...
How can we design and build cities that will design a fairer future: Panel debate recorded at the Labour Party Conference 2023
Urban Forecast - October 31, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutesHow 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 P...
Balancing Act: Andrew Teacher's Journey from Creativity to Corporate Success
Urban Forecast - October 22, 2023 20:00 - 46 minutesIn 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 s...
Shaping Cities: The UK Housing Market, Inflation, and Global Trends with Andrew Wishart
Urban Forecast - October 02, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutesIn 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 u...
The 10-year Rollercoaster: Polly Simpson on the rise and rise of the Build-to-Rent Sector
Urban Forecast - September 18, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutesTenant 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 ...
Architectural Realities: Navigating the challenges of the profession with ‘The Broke Architect’ Jason Boyle
Urban Forecast - September 04, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutesJoin 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 ...
Just how big will the Co-Living sector be? with Paul Wellman and James Hanmer.
Urban Forecast - August 21, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutesIn 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,...
UKREiiF : Shaping the Future of Property Events with Matt Christie
Urban Forecast - August 07, 2023 08:00 - 35 minutesGet 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 progra...
Ashley Perry - Build-to-Rent and Real Estate Trends
Urban Forecast - July 24, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutesIn 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 r...
Jonathan Martin - Setting the Vision for Waltham Forest's Sustainable Future
Urban Forecast - July 03, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutesIn 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...
Peter George - The harsh reality of Architecture's Diversity, Sustainability and Pay
Urban Forecast - June 09, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutesIn 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 an...
Kunle Barker - From Mechanical Engineering Graduate to Property Expert of the Year
Urban Forecast - June 02, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutesIn 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 C...
Ghislaine Halpenny - How to create sustainable and functional buildings in the future
Urban Forecast - May 16, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutesIn 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 indust...
Alice Holden - Urban Farming in the Cities of the Future
Urban Forecast - April 14, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutesIn 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 transfo...
Nick Bowes - The importance of policies when planning the cities of the future
Urban Forecast - March 29, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutesIn 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 Directo...
Claire Bennie - How to deliver quality homes
Urban Forecast - March 03, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutesIn 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 Re...
Steve Gilchrist - The Circular Economy and the role it plays when planning the cities of the future
Urban Forecast - February 10, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutesIn 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 experienc...
Steve Smith - What really matters when planning the cities of the future
Urban Forecast - January 20, 2023 18:00 - 25 minutesIn 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 impo...
Mark Hallett - What is it like to be one of the pioneers of Sustainable Regeneration?
Urban Forecast - December 22, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutesIn 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 Sca...
Russ Beresford & Harry Manley from Halcyon - Can Co-living help solve the housing, energy, fuel poverty and loneliness crisis?
Urban Forecast - December 12, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes2022 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 ...
Gaia Vince - How Can Cities Save Humanity?
Urban Forecast - November 18, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutesIn 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 ‘N...
Dan Jestico - Designing a Sustainable Future
Urban Forecast - November 01, 2022 16:00 - 41 minutesDan 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
Urban Forecast - February 14, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutesEuan 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 exp...
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