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Every week, each adult buys on average 3 plastic water bottles in London, amounting to 1.6bn bottles a year. Leaders Plus grad & Arup associate Adriana Moreno Pelayo explores how to implement this proven initiative reduce waste and create green jobs.
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.
On Wednesday 30 June, cross-sector Leaders Plus candidates presented their Proposals for London in webinar on the theme of recovery. Virtual audiences of sponsors, mentors, nominators, course contributors and alumni tuned in to take part in Q&A and cast their votes on their favourite presentations.
First field trip out of lockdown? Had to be King’s Cross! Leaders Plus 8 met there in person for the first time, and got a reminder of all that’s gone into this regeneration exemplar.
To celebrate mentors’ valuable contribution to our leaders courses and candidates, we invite you to nominate your favourite(s) for Future of London’s first annual mentor awards!
Interested in ways to green your town centre? Check out the video of this great Proposal for GM and get-it-done discussion. Got a Proposal to deliver yourself? Catch the six-minute behind-the-scenes interview for tips and inspiration.
Catch up on the first round of innovative Proposals for Greater Manchester from the GM Leaders Plus Round 1 candidates.
Need some New Year’s inspiration? Try this City Bites interview with Urbancanda’s Miffa Salter, including great tips on leading and learning virtually, plus a snapshot at how FoL took its Leaders programmes online.
On Wednesday 1 July Leaders Plus candidates presented their Proposals for London in webinar format on the theme of resilience. A virtual audience of sponsors, mentors, nominators, course contributors and alumni tuned in to cast their votes from home and engaged in lively Q&A.
Spotlight by Leaders Plus alumna Rebecca Lee of PTE, whose growing obsession with better, more collaborative digital mapping led her and FoL’s Lisa Taylor to organise the 9th Dec #MapLondon conference.
Leaders Plus Round 6 wrapped up on 25 June 2019 with their Proposals for London, a series of ambitious presentations in which candidates made a personal ‘pitch’ for London. Candidates used their combined knowledge, experience, passion and presentation skills to deliver a persuasive case for change under the theme of … Read more