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Check out this summary of Leader Plus 9’s fascinating tour of what’s happening at Royal Albert Wharf, where tenure-blind housing, waterfront living and meaningful arts integration with residents are forming a vibrant new community.
Get a glimpse of how central Manchester is emerging from Covid through the eyes (and ears and noses) of GM Leaders Plus candidates as part of their “Connecting with Place” day out this spring.
The third round of Greater Manchester Leaders Plus got off to a cracking start this month, with every promise of a fulfilling year (well, 9 months) to come. Partners Arup kindly hosted the in-person launch, with nearly all of the candidates and most mentors (see below) able to join the … Read more
Any place undergoing change as fundamental as Stratford in East London is bound to have a number of identities. How they coexist can be core to an area’s socioeconomic health, and the two shopping centres here show it can be done, with caveats…
The 2021 roller-coaster has tested everyone, including those leading teams who are anxious, overloaded and punch-drunk. FoL salutes everyone doing their best to sustain colleagues – and themselves! – and we wanted to recognise the people who’ve come through our Leaders programmes this year.
Frustrated by all those wasted rooftops? So was PTE’s Peter Watkins. Check out his proposal for a tool that could bring acres of dead space to life. Video, podcast & resources from around the world.
Lovell is FoL’s longest-running sponsor, backing Future London Leaders since 2012 and sponsoring our first Mentor Awards. The developer’s focus on nurturing young people and on diversity starts at home…
Want to see recovery in action? Check out Stockport. On a recent visit, we saw loads of support initiatives from repurposed retail to new public space to a pioneering town centre Mayoral Development Corp. The council is working on perception, but there’s real change behind it.
Check out this podcast/Proposal/resource list for ideas and inspiration on incorporating accessible tech into older people’s housing for greater support, independence and sustainability.
Co-design with residents in Barking’s Gascoigne neighbourhood has produced a great shared-use space with life beyond its temporary home. Be First planner and Leaders Plus alumna Emma Thorpe shares how they did it.
How much of central Manchester do you attempt with just over two hours and a very knowledgeable group? All of it, of course! We didn’t get everywhere but certainly gave it a shot with this fascinating GM Leaders Plus field trip.
We are drowning in debate over how we should meet for work, if and when people come in at all. Field trips are a great way to surface, and to share learning and power between stakeholders.