In the latest edition of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, we cross the Atlantic to speak with James Johnson, a Founding Partner of JL Partners, currently based in New York.
In the latest edition of Concilio’s Better Places podcast, we cross the Atlantic to speak with James Johnson, a Founding Partner of JL Partners, currently based in New York.
At this year’s Labour Party Conference, one of the key themes was the urgent need to build more homes and restore confidence in the market. But as our panel discussed, London’s future isn’t just about housing numbers – it’s also about placemaking, culture, and the experience economy.
Mete Coban MBE, London’s Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy shares insights on what it means to deliver climate action at the scale of a global city while keeping communities, fairness, and placemaking at the heart of that mission.
Ibrahim Ibrahim, Managing Director of Portland Design, unpacks the big ideas shaping how we design, experience, and connect with the spaces around us.
The Chief Execs of Huntingdonshire Council and the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce explain the economic growth opportunities for the County.
The Leader of Enfield Council, Cllr Ergin Erbil, joins Concilio’s Managing Director, Nick Dines to discuss regeneration, housing, safety and the Local Plan – and how his lived experience in Edmonton is shaping Enfield’s future.
Patrick Scally discusses the evolution of the CDT, the importance of affordable and meaningful workspace, and how local voices can shape planning, circular economy projects and development that truly reflects place.
Peter Freeman shares how the Cambridge Growth Company aims to unlock sustainable and inclusive growth for the city’s future.
Cllr Peray Ahmet discusses how she has been restoring confidence in housing delivery in Haringey, embedding a renewed focus on inclusive growth, and retelling the story of a borough with ambition.
Cllr Dan Swords, Leader of Harlow Council, joins Concilio’s Nick Dines and Salvatore Pagdades to discuss his six missions for Harlow, his bold town centre regeneration strategy, and how Harlow’s New Town principles are being revived for a new era of growth.
Tom Sleigh, Chairman of the Planning and Transportation Committee at the City of London Corporation, brings fresh leadership amid the Draft City Plan 2040, big investment in culture and offices, and emerging priorities in AI and urban design.
Nick Dines speaks to the CEO of Hub about BTR, co-living and unlocking stalled sites.
Chief Executvie and Founder of polling company Damian Lyons joins the podcast to discuss the London local elections.
