Equipping placemakers to shape a thriving and equitable city
Hailey Sockalingam 
Clever use of small sites could help address some of the housing viability challenges faced by local authorities. We find out why from in-fill specialist and Future of London member, Archio. As London’s built environment sector grapples with its proposed target to deliver 800,000 new homes in the next decade, … Read more
Following the Mayor’s London Growth Plan, we highlight the opportunity for boroughs and their partners to take an inclusion-first approach to the capital’s major growth sectors such as life sciences. As London plans for growth, decision-makers should take an “inclusion-first” approach to ensure that economic development benefits every community, according … Read more
Hounslow Council has released a business case for inclusive economic development that shows how local authorities can influence the national ‘growth agenda’. We talked to the council about their ambitions for the borough. Growth is the order of the day, according to the new government. At a national level, it … Read more
SHIFT is an ‘innovation ecosystem’ that equips projects to deliver community and environmental impact. We sat down with Francesca Colloca to find out how thinking differently can help tackle London’s big challenges. At Gainsborough Primary School, food waste from school dinners is turned into fertiliser on site. With its help … Read more
From improving public health to reducing the impact of climate change, nature offers solutions to many urban challenges, according to our expert panel. Find out how. As part of our “Making the Most of…” series, Future of London brought together researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers to explore why cities are turning … Read more
We asked built environment professionals and community representatives about their experiences of co-production. Our findings uncovered an expectation gap that highlights the need for better communication in the sector. Nearly half of professionals (46%) described their experience of co-production as ‘very successful’ or better, compared to only a quarter (27%) … Read more
Find out how Lambeth Council hired a group of Black-led design practices to reimagine a valued community centre in Brixton as part of its regeneration plans, and why dominoes were key to the project. LB Lambeth has invested £1.4 million to renovate the Brixton Sports and Social Club on Coldharbour … Read more
There’s a lot of talk about rewilding our cities, but what does ‘letting nature go’ mean for a local authority? Ahead of our “Natural Renewal” event, this latest member Spotlight focuses on ecological design in LB Enfield. This summer, the first baby beaver was born in London in 400 years. … Read more
Developer contributions usually pay for infrastructure or possibly public art. Find out how LB Hackney uses Section 106 to fund community arts projects that support people affected by development. The Shoreditch and Hoxton art fund run by LB Hackney has used Section 106 public art contributions to create a participatory … Read more