Sugar House Island marks landmark moment at Dane’s Yard
Our client, Sugar House Island, the mixed-use canal-side neighbourhood in Stratford, East London, has reached a major milestone as its Dane’s Yard quarter is now fully let, following the arrival of Stratford College London for its newest site on the Island. This achievement marks a significant moment in the evolution of the Island as a thriving workplace district, bringing together […]
Gorton & Denton by-election: Why it matters beyond Westminster
Polling stations are open in Gorton and Denton today in what is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched by-elections of this Parliament. While by-elections don’t usually change the inner workings of Westminster, this one is particularly significant. A genuinely three-way contest, recent polling (Opinium) places Labour and the Greens on […]
How early engagement shapes better proposals
Community engagement is not a box to tick at the end of a planning process; it is the foundation for creating places that genuinely serve local people and the community. When plans are shaped with the community rather than simply presented to them, the result is better, more inclusive and more sustainable development. Our recent […]
Placefirst CEO David Mawson appointed Executive Chair, in the first step in his planned retirement
Last month, we annouced the news that our client Placefirst’s CEO, David Mawson, has been appointed Executive Chair in the first step in his planned retirement. This will see him step down from his role as Chief Executive, after serving in the role for six years. Under his leadership, Placefirst has built an impressive […]
Marking the ground-breaking of JTRE London’s Edward Edwards’ House in Southwark
We were delighted to support JTRE London and Southwark Charities on the ground-breaking for Edward Edwards’ House, an almshouse community of 64 new homes that reimagines the traditional almshouse to increase density while protecting vital shared and community spaces. Edward Edwards’ House will complement JTRE London’s high-quality office development 220 Blackfriars, providing homes for the […]
New client: Appointed on 220 Blackfriars by JTRE London
We have recently been appointed on 220 Blackfriars, a landmark commercial development by JTRE London that is redefining exemplar workplaces. Located on Blackfriars Road, opposite the Hoxton Hotel and within a short walk of Waterloo, Blackfriars and London Bridge, this transformative development marks the next chapter in the evolution of the area as one […]
New client: appointment by Tameside Council to champion a new model for transport-led regeneration
We are proud to announce our appointment by Tameside Council to help tell the borough’s impressive regeneration and growth story, and support the positioning of Tameside as one of the UK’s most compelling investment and partnership opportunities today. Tameside’s transformation has been driven by an ambitious local authority and its recently established Growth Unit, working […]
Interview in Green Street News with Muse on regional growth, partnerships and navigating a complex market
We recently secured an interview for Muse’s Managing Director for the South region, Simon Harding-Roots, with Green Street News, exploring how the business is shaping its next phase of growth under Simon’s leadership. In the interview, Simon outlines Muse’s ambition to grow its regional business by 50% over the next three years, by remaining focused on […]
The Culture Mile lights up the City with Vibrance
Our client, The Culture Mile BID, launched ‘Vibrance’ last week, a brand new arts festival in collaboration with the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the City of London Corporation. This fantastic event, turning the City’s historic landmarks into a canvas with dream-like large-scale projections, operatic performances, classical South Indian dance and more, was […]
Sugar House Island: from sinking industrial site to incubator for innovation
A four-page feature by Akanksha Soni in Estates Gazette this week explores the evolution of Sugar House Island and the long-term vision behind its transformation, on behalf of our client Vastint. Vastint’s Head of Portfolio UK, Dan Westley, looks back on how the ambition for an ‘Island of Opportunity’ has been realised over time, navigating challenges […]