Future of London CityBites – Details, episodes & analysis

In our two-part podcast, we find out how a major heritage-led regeneration project in London is balancing community identity, housing viability and historic preservation.

In the second part of the series, Bhavna chairs a discussion about heritage lead regeneration with three key members of the Woolwich regeneration partnership:

• Emma Sweeney, Head of Regeneration at the Royal Borough of Greenwich
• Morgan Roberts, Senior Development Manager of Berkeley Homes
• Richard Parish, Historic Places Advisor at Historic England

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In our two-part podcast, we take the Woolwich ferry to find out how a major regeneration project is balancing community identity, housing viability and historic preservation.

Woolwich is being transformed through the heritage-led regeneration of the high street and the historic Royal Arsenal site.

The Royal Borough of Greenwich has established a long-term investment partnership with Berkeley Homes to deliver housing, public realm and new cultural attractions to bring people to Woolwich.

To find out more about this landmark regeneration project, Future of London alumni Bhavna Brooker visited Woolwich to record a two-part podcast. In the first part, she is given guided tour of the area and people involved in the regeneration partnership who bring the story alive.

Music by ArturAravidiMusic from Pixabay

Proposals for Greater Manchester & Proposals for London are 5-minute, timed, highly visual presentations that are the culmination of Future of London Leaders courses. It's a format that challenges speakers to escape PowerPoint lock and communicate engagingly with any audience. A signature of Future London Leaders and Leaders Plus, it's also great for use in any context.

Marc Watterson, an Arup associate and graduate of GM Leaders Plus 2020, delivered his online – and his call for creating more accessible green space rang very true during repeated lockdowns. Check out his ideas and the lively Q&A that followed on YouTube, or find more info on increasing urban green space and dozens of other key topics - plus access to courses and tools - via the Future of London webpage.

This backstage interview is a companion to Marc's Proposal, and offers tips and inspiration for anyone preparing a Proposal of their own. Hope you find it helpful!

This episode of the #LearningFromCrisis 'Connections' series is on the creative use of public assets and showcases examples of how councils can make the most of their assets for long-term social and economic value.

See the City Bites webpage for info and resources: https://www.futureoflondon.org.uk/knowledge/City-Bites

Wide-ranging chat with incomparable coach, facilitator and trainer Miffa Salter of Urbancanda, who helped shape and still leads Future of London leadership programming. Includes practical tips on leading and learning virtually as well as insight on the societal challenges this new way of working is throwing at us. Features an audio cameo from French Bulldog and Urbancanda 'chair' Jojo Salter...

For a transcript, resources and other City Bites episodes, visit www.futureoflondon.org.uk 

This episode of the #LearningFromCrisis 'Connections' series is on the evolving relationship between digital and small business – including how local government is supporting Small & Medium Enterprises or SMEs. See the City Bites webpage for info, resources and transcript: https://www.futureoflondon.org.uk/2020/11/10/connections-ep-7-digital-smes/

This episode is the sixth in our Learning from Crisis 'Connections' series. It explores how Covid-19 has affected children, young people and families – and the impact this is having on women's careers, children's education and wellbeing, and our use of public space, particularly green space. You'll hear how children and women have been neglected during the pandemic and what local and national policymakers can do going forward to support families and working parents. 

Speakers: 

• Lucie Stephens, Head of Co-production at New Economics Foundation. 
• Dr Zubaida Haque, former Interim Director of the Runnymede Trust and a member of the Independent Sage.
• Tim Gill, independent academic, advocate and consultant on childhood. 
• Sophie Nellis, Research & Projects Officer at Future of London (host). 

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About Future of London

Future of London helps build better cities through knowledge, networks and leadership – across disciplines, organisations and sectors. We are the capital’s independent network for regeneration, housing, infrastructure and economic development practitioners, with 4,800+ professionals using FoL as a hub for sector intelligence, connection and professional development, and a mandate to prepare the next wave of cross-sector city leaders.

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This podcast kicks-off our People, Place and Community project. In this 40 minute conversation with Bethan Harris and Stephanie Goldberg we talk about the importance of community. In particular,  how London’s built environment sector can support a sense of belonging - even when we are meant to stay 2 metres apart.

This podcast episode was recorded against the backdrop of new Covid-19 restrictions, such as the rule of 6, and much of the conversation is framed by this.

This episode of the Learning From Crisis ‘Connections’ series is on the evolving relationship between culture and place. You’ll hear how different types and scales of organisation are mitigating the damage to the creative sector… how society, government and the market are reassessing culture’s value to local identity and economy… and what aspects of this changing world could be with us for the long term.

Speakers:
Gillian Moore CBE, Director of Music, Southbank Centre
Aida Esposito, Founder-director, creativethinking
Paul Augarde, Placemaking Strategist & Associate, Coherent Cities & WorkWild
Lisa Taylor, Executive Director, Future of London & Director, Coherent Cities (host)

Find out more about Future of London City Bites.

About Future of London

Future of London helps build better cities through knowledge, networks and leadership – across disciplines, organisations and sectors. We are the capital’s independent network for regeneration, housing, infrastructure and economic development practitioners, with 4,800+ professionals using FoL as a hub for sector intelligence, connection and professional development, and a mandate to prepare the next wave of cross-sector city leaders.

futureoflondon.org.uk | @futureofldn | FutureofLondon

This episode, the third in our Learning From Crisis 'Connections' series, is about how we're getting back to work in the recovery phase.

As the lockdown eases, all sectors are under pressure to return to work and help get the economy moving. However, Construction, Higher Education and Hospitality are under the microscope perhaps more than other sectors. This is thanks to the number of jobs they generate, and their high contributions to UK GDP.

These sectors also play a significant role in the viability of our local economies and urban spaces and their health has knock-on effects up and down the supply chain. They share multiple challenges such as ensuring employee health and safety, rebuilding consumer confidence and maintaining business viability. The solutions they'll need to find are distinct but transferable to other sectors and to practitioners also working to adapt their work to the new normal.

Speaker:
Chris Wallace, Construction Director, Lovell Partnerships
Rose Luckin, Prof of Learner Centred Design, UCL Knowledge Lab
Ian Coll, FOunder & MD, Mamuska Restaurants

Host & producer: Oli Pinch, Head of Networks, Future of London.

Find out more about Future of London City Bites.

About Future of London

Future of London helps build better cities through knowledge, networks and leadership – across disciplines, organisations and sectors. We are the capital’s independent network for regeneration, housing, infrastructure and economic development practitioners, with 4,800+ professionals using FoL as a hub for sector intelligence, connection and professional development, and a mandate to prepare the next wave of cross-sector city leaders.

futureoflondon.org.uk | @futureofldn | FutureofLondon