Future of Retail | Summary, slides + photos
A look at the changing role of town centres, the impact of future technologies, and retailers becoming more flexible were the major topics at this Place North West event.
GALLERY | Place Young Things
Following a successful launch at Mamucium in Manchester's Hotel Indigo in May, Thursday saw more than 100 attendees gather at Fazenda for Place's second young person's networking event.
My Place series
Throughout August, Place North West published reflections from property professionals on the towns and cities that shaped them, and how the fabric of these places has changed, along with their vision for the future. Here, you can read the series in full.
Best of the North West Series
Throughout August, Place North West published reflections from property professionals on the towns and cities that shaped them, and how the fabric of these places has changed, along with their vision for the future. Here, you can read the series in full.
Cities ‘don’t fulfil potential’ for mental wellbeing
Mental health issues are on the rise with the urban environment increasingly thought to have a negative impact. As cities in the North West get busier, bigger, and more developed, what can be done to make them more bearable?
COMMENT | What biodiversity net gain policy means for property
The revised National Planning Policy Framework has strengthened the policy on biodiversity, stating that ‘measurable net gains’ should be secured, writes Georgina Palmer of Tyler Grange.
COMMENT | Weathering the storm: creating resilient cities
In July, parts of the North West saw the entire month’s rainfall land in just a matter of hours, writes Stephen O’Malley of Civic Engineers. Move into August and the picture hasn’t really changed; we’re seeing unseasonal heavy, persistent rain and gale force winds.
GALLERY | Cheshire Social
Nearly 100 property professionals gathered at the Opera Grill in Chester for Place North West’s inaugural Cheshire Social.
COMMENT | Promising start for Johnson but North needs more
The Prime Minister’s promise to back Northern Powerhouse Rail is welcome but there's still much more to be done to support the North, particularly outside the cities, writes Henry Brooks of Tatton Group.
GALLERY | Place Barbecue
More than 300 property professionals gathered at the unique Mayfield venue for Place North West’s summer barbecue for an afternoon of relaxed networking.
Leisure Update: Hotels, Bars + Stadia | Summary, slides + photos
A hotel market in flux, community and corporate engagement, tech innovations, and the future of mixed uses around sporting venues were the hot topics at this Place North West event.
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.
