Muse

We are Muse. We take on ambitious projects at scale, with a long-term outlook. Our track record of leading complex, mixed-use #regeneration gives us the experience to deliver successful places, with the emphasis on #sustainability, #community and #quality We’re building a brighter future, together.

Milestone for Mell Square We've submitted a planning application for the #regeneration of #MellSquare in #Solihull town centre. Shaped following engagement with partners and the local #community, the plans include up to 1,600 #newhomes - including #BuildtoRent and #affordable - as part of a mixed-use #neighbourhood with shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. A range of flexible and green #publicspaces will support a blend of food, drink, #community and entertainment venues, encouraging a new evening economy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ebSmPiyF With Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council #placemaking #regeneration #partnership

Plans submitted in Horsham   We’ve submitted a planning application to deliver 244 #affordablehomes in the north east of #Horsham town centre, #WestSussex, as part of a wider new residential neighbourhood.   In partnership with West Sussex County Council, the proposals promise to deliver much-needed #affordablehomes on brownfield land alongside new public spaces and green areas.   The plans prioritise #sustainability, incorporating #energyefficient homes, green spaces, pedestrian-friendly routes and improved accessibility to local services and transport links.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePbxZM6g   #placemaking #regeneration #newhomes

📣 People news We’re delighted to share the news that we’ve appointed Simon Harding-Roots as Managing Director of our #Southern region. Simon will lead our southern business, driving growth and expanding #partnerships to deliver sustainable #regeneration. He’ll work closely with our public and private sector partners to drive forward a pipeline of mixed-use #regeneration, including our national partnerships, ECF and Habiko. Welcome Simon! Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8eHYQyG #placemaking #regeneration #people 

A collaborative approach in Salford In case you missed it, an exciting piece of news to come out of this year's #MIPIM was the official launch of #SalfordStrategicRegenerationForum. We joined partners Salford City Council, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Homes England and Peel Land to launch this new, unique way of working between the public and private sectors. The innovative approach embraces the rich pipeline across the city and looks at how #place-based solutions, good growth and inclusive #growth can be delivered across the city with partners. "We look forward to working with the Forum partners to deliver successful and sustainable places across the city, building on the scale of what we have already achieved through our work at #SalfordCentral and Crescent Salford.” Phil Marsden, Managing Director for the #NorthWest Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5kMGb-N #placemaking #regeneration #salford

MIPIM 2025, completed! As the (eventual) sun sets on #MIPIM25, we’re reflecting on a productive week, with countless connections and insightful conversations. Earlier today, our Managing Director, Phil Mayall, joined UK PropTech Association (UKPA) for a panel on how #proptech can unlock the UK’s #investment potential. Great to discuss how #technology is transforming planning, development, and investment with Joanna Averley (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government), Emma Long (Legal & General), Dan Hughes (Alpha Property Insight) and Saminder (Sammy) Pahal (UK PropTech Association (UKPA). And the festival concluded for us with Place North’s ‘MIPIM Wrap-up’, where Phil joined Tom Bloxham (Urban Splash) and Insiyah Khushnood (igloo Regeneration) to share his closing thoughts. We've enjoyed our many discussions, along key themes of: ⭐ Leveraging UK innovation ⭐ Unlocking delivery of sustainable, affordable homes ⭐ The role of partnerships in addressing viability challenges ⭐ Transport infrastructure underpinning investment patterns ⭐ How cities adapt to new challenges ⭐ Sport-led regeneration ⭐ The role of technology Let's continue the conversations. You can find out more about our approach here: https://lnkd.in/ebm9GzR4 #MIPIM #MIPIM2025 #placemaking #regeneration

We're just about wrapping up Habiko's first MIPIM – and what a week it's been! With the sun finally coming out to play, here's what we've been up to: 📰 We introduced the world to Habiko by telling MIPM News about the importance of placemaking and regeneration for local, regional and national policy-making. We'll be continuing conversations about delivering homes at pace over the coming months. 📱 James Agar spoke to MIPIM's social media channels about how events like MIPIM help to amplify and encourage discussions around how public-private partnerships are key to achieving Labour's ambitious growth ambitions. 🎤 Phil Mayall took to the stage at the UK Hub, focusing on housing delivery. At a time when the industry is debating how it can deliver the 1.5 million homes the Government is calling for, it's important that we consider the affordability and sustainability of these homes, and that they are delivered in the places that need them most. Thanks to Kunle Barker (Natural Places), Alexandra Notay, Hon MRTPI (Notay Advisory Ltd), Rob Perrins (Berkeley Group Plc), Yolande Barnes (UCL) and Pat Ritchie (GPA & Homes England) for an insightful discussion. #MIPIM #housing #regeneration

Another brilliant and busy day at #MIPIM, taking on the hot topics in #placemaking and #regeneration. Our Managing Director, Phil Mayall, started the day with a roundtable debate "City Competitiveness Redefined" on the #London Stand. He joined Edgar Kiviet (Arup), Susana Rodríguez (Savills España), Simon Chinn (ULI Europe), David Jaques (Cardiff Council) and Irene Skoula (C40 Cities) to discuss what makes a city an attractive place to live, work, and invest. The panellists explored how cities can adapt to new challenges like #climatechange while continuing to grow and thrive. On a day when sport dominated the agenda, Phil joined Invest Newcastle to discuss how sports-led #regeneration can drive #investment and #economicgrowth, with Colin Chong (Everton Football Club), Mark Donnelly (OGV International), Michelle Percy FRICS (Newcastle City Council) and Cllr Gavin White (Manchester City Council). He highlighted the role of master-planning in ensuring the vision of what happens around the new stadium integrates well with the #community. Phil also joined a panel debating ‘Sustainable and Affordable Housing Solutions’, introducing our Habiko #partnership with Pension Insurance Corporation plc and Homes England. He joined Kunle Barker (Natural Places), Alexandra Notay, (Notay Advisory Ltd), Rob Perrins (Berkeley Group Plc), Yolande Barnes (UCL) and Pat Ritchie (Government Property Agency & Homes England) to discuss the opportunity, policy and models to deliver high quality, #affordable and #sustainable housing. The day concluded with our #Midlands MD, Maggie Grogan joining the West Midlands Growth Company to tackle the topic of “Leveraging UK Innovation”. She joined Joanne Roney CBE (Birmingham City Council), Rob Valentine (Bruntwood SciTech) and Rt Hon Greg Clark (University of Warwick) to explore the major investment opportunities in the new London-Birmingham corridor. #MIPIM #MIPIM2025

It’s been a successful first day at #MIPIM, setting the tone for a great event with important conversations and insightful discussions. Our #NorthWest MD, Phil Marsden joined panel discussion this afternoon with Manchester Invest Partnership about how we "accommodate a new generation". He joined James Riding (Inside Housing), Caroline Simpson (Greater Manchester Combined Authority), Paul Richards (Stockport Council), Angela Mansell (Mansell Building Solutions) and Euan Kellie (Euan Kellie Property Solutions) to discuss how developers and investors can help #Manchester city region grow. Phil set out how a long-term, #partnership approach can unlock delivery of #newhomes across the region and help to address #viability challenges. He also joined Salford City Council, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Homes England and Peel Land to officially launch the #Salford Strategic Regeneration Forum. Our #Midlands MD, Maggie Grogan, joined the West Midlands Growth Company panel discussion “From trains to cranes: a residential development boom in the UK’s best-connected region.” She joined Melanie Williams (DWF), Stuart Penn (Lovell Partnerships Ltd), Dr Julie Nugent (Coventry City Council) and Helen Collins (Avison Young │ UK) to discuss how transport infrastructure – #HS2 and beyond – is underpinning #investment patterns across the #WestMidlands. Maggie talked about how #ArdenCross is the best-connected #regeneration opportunity in the country, having a far-reaching impact including thousands of #newhomes and a new #HealthTech Campus with University of Warwick. Great to hear from Stuart Penn, from our sister company Lovell, about the exciting growth in the #WestMidlands, as a hub for housing delivery and #regeneration, and how connectivity can be positively influence its success. Looking forward to more great conversations tomorrow! #MIPIM #MIPIM25

And we’re off! Our MD for the #NorthWest, Phil Marsden kicked off day one at #MIPIM with the Place North West + Mansell Building Solutions roundtable exploring how we scale up the delivery of #newhomes in #GreaterManchester. He joined Dan Whelan, Angela Mansell (Mansell Building Solutions), Paul Richards (Stockport Council), Harry Hoodless (StudioHoodless), Aidan Thatcher (Wigan Council), Mathew Capper (Brookbanks), Phil Hepworth AEW Architects) and Gareth Hayhoe (DAY Architectural Ltd) for the discussion tackling: 👉 The roles of developers, local councils, and contractors 👉 What effective partnerships look like 👉 The skills required to create a workforce ready to deliver 👉 What industry and government can do to provide more certainty 👉 The balance between pace and quality #MIPIM #MIPIM2025