Greater Manchester Update | Summary, slides + photos
Emerging masterplans, the next phase of growth for Greater Manchester’s towns, and upcoming city-centre development hotspots were all in focus at this Place North West event.
COMMENT | Regions power up for new growth cycle
UK’s regions are entering a new cycle of urban regeneration, as they reinvent their cities to make them relevant in a world of global connectivity and rapid urban growth, writes Georgina Power of MIPIM.
Meet the Authorities | Summary, slides + photos
How best to bid for local authority funding, the myriad opportunities offered by councils across their district centres in the North West, and driving value with public-private partnerships were all in focus at this Place North West event.
GALLERY | Liverpool Summer Social
A sunny evening in Liverpool saw more than 100 property professionals flock to Fazenda’s terrace for the sold-out networking drinks, held in association with SATPLAN, Sutcliffe, Placefirst, Fazenda Group and Wates Group.
Logistics, Industrial & Infrastructure | Summary, slides + gallery
The rise of automation, potential of rail-enabled sites and the role of warehouses in supporting town centres were among the key topics at Place North West‘s Logistics, Industrial & Infrastructure conference.
Cheshire Update | Summary, slides + photos
The future of Chester city centre’s regeneration, Ellesmere Port’s masterplan and whether Crewe will get HS2 were among the key topics at the Cheshire Development Update.
COMMENT | Good design, not just for architects
The Manchester Society of Architects Awards are the original property awards, and this year we wanted to reflect the whole industry, by acknowledging the teams and clients who are essential to creating brilliant architecture, writes president Nick Moss.
Baker Mallett Centenary Celebration | Gallery + video
More than 160 guests gathered to ring in the 100th birthday of Baker Mallett, with nearly £11,000 raised for Vincent Kompany and Andy Burnham’s TACKLE4MCR charity.
COMMENT | Development branding is a critical foundation
Commercial real estate is highly competitive and securing investment can be challenging, writes Grant Mitchell, creative design director, Glorious Creative. Schemes need to differentiate themselves and that demands intelligent branding communicated with total clarity.
Northern Transport Summit | Summary, videos + photos
Rallying calls for better cycling infrastructure, “chaotic” timetable changes, and the next generation of transport projects were all under the spotlight at this Place North West event, which featured figures from Government along with the region’s most prominent transport providers and professionals.
SURVEY: Vertical Salary Review 2019
At a time when the industry faces such a shifting landscape, with tech making waves, Brexit causing headaches and the skills gap persisting, it’s crucial to keep a finger to the pulse on the property workforce.
Oglesby: Regional city momentum has far from run its course
Chris Oglesby has spent 20 years at the helm of Bruntwood, steering the commercial property developer and investor through recessions and rapid expansions. He talks to Place North West about future opportunities for regional cities and towns, rental growth, and the importance of the green agenda.
