The Developer and Festival of Place

a-r-c-s mission is to make inclusive and sustainable places. They believe that business can be a force for change and that people and place matter. They have developed and tested a new approach to placemaking that puts community and the environment at the centre of their work, providing a range of expertise covering strategy & place branding, retail leasing & activation, art & culture, communities, public realm activation and content creation. visit: https://lnkd.in/e3PmanmJ to find out more about the amazing work they do Thank you for supporting Festival of Place and The Developer as organisation members.

Commonplace inspire thriving places, powered by data and collaboration They understand that places are created by understanding and responding to the needs of the community. They connect people with the places they live, work and play – to accelerate positive change through their collaboration with customers. Thank you Commonplace for supporting Festival of Place and The Developer as organisation members. For more information on the work they do, visit: https://lnkd.in/eyTGDg_Q To see if membership is right for your organisation, visit: https://lnkd.in/eq6ta-Af

Leading insurer Zurich UK has warned that office-to-residential conversions must be “done properly” with fears too many new homes created under permitted development are unfit for warmer summers and prone to water leaks.   A reported 89,500 homes have been developed into homes from commercial uses since permitted development rights for commercial buildings were introduced as a measure to cut red tape in 2013.   Since then, a decline in demand for office space and the lifting of a size cap on office-to-residential conversions in March has seen applications surge by 20% in England in a year.   “Increasing the UK’s housing stock is vital and understandably high on the government’s agenda, however it’s important that conversions are well-designed and well-built,” says Paul Redington, Zurich’s Major Loss Property Claims Manager. Read more from Christine Murray here: https://bit.ly/3NJo8Fy #UKHousingStock #OfficeSpace #OfficetoResidential #DevelopmentRights #CommercialBuildings

We’re thrilled to have Catherine Dewar, Historic England on board as a judge again for The Pineapples 2025! Catherine has worked in the heritage sector for 28 years, starting out in local government on the south coast and midlands before moving back home to Newcastle to work for English Heritage. She worked across the North East (with a brief stint in Yorkshire) before moving down to Manchester to take up the post of Regional Director for Historic England’s North West team. In 2022, she stepped away for a year from the regional role, leading a programme to help the organisation and sector partners to adapt to a changing climate. Catherine is now back as Regional Director North West, bringing that climate change experience to the team’s work.   Catherine is an urban planner by training and in heart…passionate about making places that not only work but that also bring people joy. 📅 Final entry deadline: Final entry deadline - 28 November 2024 📢 To find out more about the categories, other judges and start your entry visit www.thepineapples.co.uk #ThePineapples #AwardsforPlace #UrbanPlanning #ClimateChange

This session with Isla Jackson Civic Engineers and Prof. Vernon Phoenix will explore the opportunities and hardworking potential of raingardens to solve multiple challenges and their ability to create liveable, walkable and healthier neighbourhoods with greater biodiversity. Taking cues from pioneering research into sustainable drainage performance at Glasgow’s ‘Avenues’ project, the discussion will reveal innovative thinking about how raingardens sit within a wider infrastructure puzzle and bust some myths around their maintenance. Don't miss out, join us at Festival of Place: Climate Resilience 📅 25-26 November 2025 🎫 Get your tickets: https://bit.ly/47rAOd2 #ClimateResilience #Biodiversity #SustainableDrainage #Raingardens

Policies and plans can shape the future of our cities. The Pineapple for Strategy recognizes documents like Local Plans, research, or frameworks that are already driving positive change. If your strategy is action-oriented and making a difference, it’s time to share your story. Submit your strategy by 28 November 2024 or check out other categories for transformative projects and plans: https://bit.ly/3SGOvzJ #ThePineapples #AwardsforPlace #PoliciesandPlans #StrategyforPlace

🌧️ Saving for a rainy day? Discover the power of rain gardens in making cities healthier and more resilient. 🌿 Explore the research behind Glasgow’s Avenues Project and how horticulture can solve urban challenges while promoting biodiversity. Don’t miss this at the Festival of Place: Climate Resilience on 25-26 November! 🎟️ Tickets available now: https://bit.ly/47rAOd2 Proudly supported by Civic Engineers #FestivalofPlace #ClimateResilience #RainGardens #GlasgowAvenuesProject

We’re pleased to announce that former finalist Caroline Aikman MediaCityUK will be lending their expertise as a judge for The Pineapples 2025! Caroline Aikman is Director of Marketing, Brand and Place for the UK’s leading creative, tech and innovation hub - MediaCity in Salford, Greater Manchester. Leading on MediaCity’s ‘always something on’ placemaking strategy she oversees event and activations across the site from cultural festivals to summer waterfront pop-ups. As the UK home of content creation, future media and immersive technologies Caroline is also responsible for the delivery of MediaCity’s new strategic vision – Media+ and what this means for current and potential occupiers. 📅 Final entry deadline: Final entry deadline - 28 November 2024 📢 To find out more about the categories, other judges and start your entry visit www.thepineapples.co.uk #ThePineapples #AwardsforPlace #Placemaking #UKPlacemaking

Designing a space where children can thrive? The Child-Friendly Place category honors projects that create healthy, safe environments for children. If your space fosters learning, play, and positive development, it deserves recognition. Final deadline: 28 November 2024. 👉 Enter now or explore a range of other categories for places making an impact: https://bit.ly/3SGOvzJ #ThePineapples #AwardsforPlace #ChildFriendlySpaces #SafeEnvironments #HealthyPlaces