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thoughts from the ground at MIPIM from our associate director James Spencer 🇫🇷

details of the first homes within growing mayfield park unveiled as the planning application for the first residential buildings has been submitted. designed jointly by shedkm and Studio Egret West, the proposals enhance the mixed-use nature of the development as part of Landsec’s vision to make mayfield a sustainable neighbourhood focused on future generations of residents, workers and visitors. read more here: https://lnkd.in/eABrs4iC

it's been another fruitful few weeks for our education atelier. this week Claire Elisabeth Yates hosted a student workshop in our liverpool studio, following a Regeneration Brainery design session last year. this workshop gave a deep dive into the process into becoming a licensed architect, as well as a look into cvs and portfolios from our team.   and in this video: https://lnkd.in/eNVtS768 two PLACED academy students, who took part in social value sessions around our grove street scheme, speak about the importance of hands on engagement within the industry.

A retrofit revolution As the doors open at MIPIM in an overcast Cannes I’m eager to see how the property community reacts to a similarly, slightly overcast economic environment. However, I am optimistic as challenge always drives innovation. With a big focus across the property event’s stages on urban renewal, sustainability and ESG-driven investments should retrofit be our key driver for change? Not just our building stock but our towns and cities. Five years since the start of covid lockdown we quickly need to find new purpose for offices, high streets and even towns. Over the last thirty years shedkm has led the charge on innovative retrofit projects with pioneering and insightful clients with projects like Fort Dunlop, Chimney Pot Park and Crusader Works. Now with a new wave of enthusiasm we’re finding conversations turning to bigger and bigger challenges. Today, whilst still tackling existing buildings we’re breathing new life into overlooked communities and underutilised places. Retaining existing structures within our schemes not only saves carbon but gives a place an authenticity and heritage that is hard to replicate. Equally, working with existing communities too enriches our new neighbourhoods. With pressures to deliver growth and housing lets talk about retrofit of our towns and buildings as our default priority.

hear from our very own Harry Wright in Liverpool BID Company's new film exploring opportunities in our home town's commercial district

“we need allyship to accelerate action, we are stronger together.” international women’s day takes place tomorrow, with people across the globe rallying for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world where difference is valued and celebrated. while diversity remains a challenge for our industry, our head of people and culture Karo Bryant reflects on some of the inspiring people, initiatives and education outreach programmes looking to tackle this imbalance head on: https://lnkd.in/ejftqDKt

our approach has always been immersive and hands-on. as we continue to work on transformational schemes and masterplans in the next wave of #manchester’s growth and development, we recently decided to establish a more permanent presence in the city. spearheaded by associate director James Spencer, our manchester base will enable us to develop closer regional partnerships with clients and stakeholders and maximise the opportunities for positive change. read more here, and reach out to james to say hello in manchester 👋 https://lnkd.in/eM8SDbb7

we are delighted to welcome Karo Bryant as our new 'head of people and culture.' karo will play a pivotal role in embedding our employee-owned culture and b-corp values, strengthening staff well-being, and supporting professional development across our liverpool, manchester and london studios. read more: https://lnkd.in/ek4JQfJz

Hull City Council has announced its intention to appoint ECF, a partnership between Muse, Legal & General, and Homes England, as its lead development partner for East Bank Urban Village following an extensive procurement exercise. Marking a significant milestone for this major regeneration, the council plans to enter into a 15-year development agreement with ECF for the master planning, development and construction of the opportunity, which is expected to see a mix of uses including 850 new homes. Read more here ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eFBFjdxc

lighthouse church is in the running for a RIBA North West award! ⛪ 🏆 our associate Darren Jones featured on BBC Radio Merseyside yesterday speaking about his work on the project: https://lnkd.in/eUi4-XKr he said: “we are absolutely thrilled that lighthouse church has been shortlisted for a RIBA north west award. this is a really special project and one that grew out of detailed conversations with church members – experiencing first-hand their ethos of hospitality and community service, hearing their vision of being at the heart of the community and translating that into a building which engages with the high street and invites people in. as a local resident myself, it has been a delight to see the transformational impact the building has had on the church and the wider community already.” read more about the project and shortlist here: https://lnkd.in/e6ycAXg6 #riba #ribanorthwest #award