Place North West | Past Place Events

Meet the Authorities: public-private partnerships

The final Place North West conference of 2020 saw key figures from the public sector take to the virtual stage to examine the ins and outs of partnerships with the private sector, fundamental to the delivery of so many schemes.

Cheshire Development Update: Powering change

The county is well placed to bounce back from the economic hit of the pandemic, but the speed at which the private and public sectors can respond to changing trends will be key to Cheshire's recovery, according to panellists at…

Transport + Infrastructure: Improving stations and places | Summary

As well as connecting people and places, transport has the power to shape development by unlocking sites and driving economic growth, panellists at Place North West's Transport + Infrastructure event said.

Merseyside Development Update – a mixed picture | Summary

There are always places and sectors that buck trends, even in challenging times, so which parts of the Liverpool city region’s economy are charging ahead, asked a Place North West event.

Place RESI: Flexible design and green homes | Summary

The residential market is shifting in terms of its offer to buyers and tenants, but the journey towards creating homes fit for the future is only just beginning, according to speakers at the latest Place North West event.

Education Property Update: future-proofing learning | Summary

More investment and imagination is required to upgrade educational estates in a way that will attract students and enhance their experience against a trend of remote learning, a Place North West event heard.

Industrial + Logistics: a sector on the rise | Summary

Far from being only about big draughty sheds in out-of-the-way locations, the logistics industry is crucial to the region and the country, keeping goods and services moving in uncertain times, a Place North West event heard.

Manchester Offices + Workspace: paradigm shift | Summary

The office is not dead but developers and investors must put their hands in their pockets to cleverly cater to changes in occupier demand and bring people back to the city centre, according to panellists at a Place North West event.

Liverpool Development Update: past and future | Summary

Striking a balance between heritage and growth, and fostering greater collaboration between stakeholders and developers, will be key to Liverpool's economic recovery and future development prospects, according to speakers at Place North West's latest event.

Future of Retail + Leisure | Summary

The challenging retail environment was a hot topic even before the pandemic, and varying degrees of lockdown have done nothing to ease the problems the sector faces, delegates at a Place North West event heard.

GM Development Update: post-pandemic outlook | Summary

Covid-19, while a challenge, should be viewed as an opportunity to shape the future of the 10 Greater Manchester boroughs and drive meaningful development, public and private sector experts told a Place North West event.

Renewable Energy: Green Industrial Revolution | Video + Summary

With a Government promising dramatic changes as part of its response to the pandemic and a looming economic crisis, now is the time for renewable energy to take centre stage, delegates heard at Place North West's latest event.

Development finance: a mixed landscape | Video + Summary

The Covid-19 pandemic has made lenders more wary, skewing the market in favour of larger developers with proven track records at the expense of SMEs, according to a panel of experts at Place North West’s latest event.

Radical moment for future of towns and cities | Video + Summary

The current situation presents an opportunity to make profound and lasting changes to the way our cities are designed, placing pedestrians and cyclists ahead of cars in the highway hierarchy, according to experts speaking at Place North West's latest event.

Northern Powerhouse: Levelling Up | Video + summary

At Place North West’s latest event, key figures from local and regional government, and other experts, discussed what the concept means in 2020 and whether the Prime Minister's 'levelling up' agenda can be achieved to drive the region's growth post-Covid-19.

PRS Pipeline: Impact & Opportunities | Video + summary

At Place North West’s latest event, experts from the region’s private rented sector discussed possible changes in the development of PRS projects in future as residents' needs shift on the back of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Redefining Business as Usual | Video + summary

Experts from the region's built environment community discussed what the industry might look like after the period of upheaval caused by Covid-19, at Place North West’s first virtual event sponsored by Luma Marketing and attracting nearly 300 live viewers.

City must come together to address net-zero challenge

If Manchester is to achieve its aim of becoming net zero carbon by 2038 it must find a way of cutting emissions by 50% over the next five years, according to Gavin Elliott, head of BDP's Manchester studio.

Cumbria Development Update | Summary, slides + photos

Devolution of power, the future of housing and the UK’s floods were hot topics at this Place North West event.

Lancashire Update | Summary, slides & photos

An update on Lancashire’s £430m City Deal, the county’s housing supply and the latest on Blackpool’s £1bn regeneration were on a wide-reaching agenda at Place North West’s Lancashire Development Update.

GALLERY | Place Young Things

More than 180 people attended the first Place Young Things networking event of the year, at the Science & Industry Museum in Manchester.

North West PRS | Summary, slides + photos

Over-pricing of city centre sites, the future of co-living, and growing momentum around suburban build-to-rent were the hot topics at this Place North West event.

GALLERY | Place Christmas Social

More than 200 property professionals gathered at Allied London's XYZ in Spinningfields for a festive evening of networking.

Cheshire RESI | Summary, slides + photos

The future of Cheshire’s Local Plans, major residential development in Warrington, and the growing prominence of mixed-use residential sites in the region were all highlighted at this Place North West event.

Merseyside Update | Summary, slides + photos

The £5bn opportunity at Liverpool Waters, investment in Knowsley, tackling the City Region's transport troubles, and the city centre's office market were all under the spotlight at this Place North West event in Liverpool.

Education Update | Summary, slides + photos

Better integration between education and other sectors, university expansion plans, and making schools greener were the hot topics at this Place North West event.

Question Time | Leaders demand more from developers to deliver vision

Greater Manchester's leaders faced tough questions on the city region's track record on housing, struggling transport infrastructure, and the ongoing delays to the GMSF at this special Place North West event, which gathered all four of the city region's leaders…

Place Party 2019 | Gallery + video

More than 700 guests enjoyed yet another sold-out Place Party with an evening of relaxed networking, dinner, and dancing hosted by Place North West.

Manchester Offices + Workspace Update | Summary, slides + photos

People-focussed workplaces, co-working and a tech-based future were the hot topics at this Place North West event.

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.

GALLERY | Cheshire Social

Nearly 100 property professionals gathered at the Opera Grill in Chester for Place North West’s inaugural Cheshire Social.

GALLERY | Place Barbecue

More than 300 property professionals gathered at the unique Mayfield venue for an afternoon of relaxed networking at Place North West's summer social.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GALLERY | Young professionals out in force for first PYT

Thursday saw the launch of Place Young Things, welcoming more than 100 attendees for a relaxed evening of networking.

Healthcare Property Update | Summary, slides + photos

Integrating healthcare with leisure and social uses, the North West's huge potential to house the UK's leading science and research clusters, and challenges in designing care homes fit for the future were the main themes which emerged at the Healthcare…

Place RESI | Summary, slides & photos

The largest residential masterplans and development hotspots, as well as future housing delivery and the impacts of planning policy, were in focus at this sold-out Place North West event.

Connected Future Cities | Summary, slides + photos

This half-day event in partnership with CMS explored the latest technology revolutionising infrastructure in our cities, including 5G, energy storage, autonomous vehicles, and how property professionals can take advantage of these opportunities.

GALLERY + VIDEO | Place Cannes Do

Friday afternoon saw 500 property guests enjoy live and interactive entertainment and quality networking at the fourth annual Place Cannes Do event.

GALLERY + VIDEO | Place MIPIM Closing Drinks

Around 500 guests celebrated a busy MIPIM week as the international conference wrapped up, at the Place North West and PlaceTech Closing Drinks.

GALLERY | Morgan Sindall and Place North West MIPIM opening drinks

Around 150 senior property players from across the North West and beyond gathered for a drinks reception co-hosted by Place North West and Morgan Sindall in sunny Cannes on Tuesday.

Cumbria Update | Summary, slides & photos

The next steps for Carlisle Lake District Airport, the transformation of Whitehaven, the region’s rapidly-changing retail landscape and planning troubles were all under the spotlight at Place North West’s Cumbria Update, part of the Development Series.

Lancashire Update | Summary, slides & photos

Morecambe’s Eden Project North, Lancashire’s City Deal, housing delivery targets, and city-centre living in Preston were all under the spotlight in the latest in Place North West’s development series.

North West PRS | Summary, slides & photos

At this sold-out Place North West event, the region's built-to-rent experts outlined the future of the market with global investors ready to back one of the UK's fastest-growing sectors.

GALLERY | Place Christmas Drinks

Around 150 property professionals gathered for a festive evening of networking and cheer, at Manchester's Chaophraya.

Merseyside Development Update | Summary, slides & photos

The drying up of Liverpool office supply and how Wirral can shout louder than the NIMBYs were discussed at a packed Place North West event focussed on development in Merseyside.

Burnley: Building 10 years of growth | Summary, slides & photos

More than 4,400 new jobs, a university with 4,000 students, and 3,880 homes are all coming to Burnley, but how can developers get involved? Place North West and Burnley Council gathered the borough’s experts together to outline growth opportunities in…

GALLERY | Place North West MIPIM UK Drinks Reception

With this week seeing more than 3,000 property professionals gather in London for MIPIM UK, Place North West and Willmott Dixon hosted an evening of networking drinks for the North West property community and beyond.

Place Party 2018 | Gallery + video

More than 700 guests blew off steam in style with Place North West at The Principal Hotel in Manchester, during a fun evening of laid-back networking at the fourth annual Place Party.

Manchester Offices + Workspace | Summary, slides & photos

The rise of WeWork, the demands of a growing millennial workforce, and Manchester’s next top area for office space were the hot topics discussed by a panel of experts at this Place North West event.

Greater Manchester Update | Slides, summary & photos

Transport troubles, investment opportunities worth billions, and the long-discussed Greater Manchester Spatial Framework were all on the agenda at a packed Place North West event focussed on development in Greater Manchester.

Future of Retail | Summary, slides + gallery

With the retail sector undergoing the greatest shift seen in decades, Place North West was joined at the Future of Retail event by expert speakers to explore the current state of the market, occupier trends, and the technology set to…

Place Barbecue | In pictures

Around 150 guests joined Place North West, Hourigan Connolly and Social Communications on Friday, for a relaxed afternoon of summer networking at Fazenda in Manchester.

Meet the Authorities: Public-Private Partnerships | Summary, Slides & Photos

Public-private partnerships will continue to flourish, but challenges around procurement, choosing the right partner, and developing the right sites still remain, according to a panel of experts from both the public and private sectors, speaking at Place North West’s Meet…

Northern Transport Summit | Summary, video + images

Rail chaos dominated the agenda at Place North West’s Northern Transport Summit with leaders across transport, politics, architecture and development calling for more powers to build a Northern rail, road, air, and port network fit for the future.

GALLERY | Liverpool Summer Social

Around 100 property professionals gathered for drinks and networking on Fazenda's sunny terrace in Liverpool yesterday, at the first Liverpool Summer Social, in association with SATPLAN.

DAC Beachcroft: Future of the Workplace | Summary, slides + photos

The Future of the Workplace, hosted by DAC Beachcroft and Place North West, explored issues facing developers and businesses as they attempt to futureproof their offices in a fast-moving technological age.

U+I: Building a 2030 City | Summary, slides + photos

At this special event, U+I and Place North West hosted leading figures from the worlds of development, architecture, construction, technology, and culture to examine the next era of city growth, including U+I’s ambitious plans for the 24-acre site next to…

Role of culture in regeneration | Slides, summary + pictures

In the decade since Liverpool celebrated its year as European Capital of Culture, the city has changed dramatically. At this Place North West event, industry experts covered the economics of tourism, the relationship with leisure and retail spend, and how…

Anglesey: Energy Island | Summary, slides + photos

A special event held by Place North West in partnership with the Anglesey Enterprise Zone Board has revealed multi-billion-pound investment opportunities in Anglesey, including in nuclear power, industrial space, science parks, leisure, and more.

Healthcare Property Update | Summary + Photos

Multi-million-pound investments, surgical innovation, artificial intelligence, and estate rationalisation were just some of the key issues discussed during Place North West’s Healthcare Property Update, sponsored by Curtins, Graham Construction, IBI Group, and Wardell Armstrong.

Cheshire Development Update | Slides, Summary + Photos

Multi-million pound investment in transport, industrial, and housing, alongside emerging Local Plans and Cheshire West & Chester’s £300m Northgate project were all under the spotlight at Place North West’s Cheshire Development Update.

Place RESI 2018 | Summary, slides + photos

In a wide-ranging half-day conference, a series of experts debated the housing challenge across the North West including greater engagement with communities, the adoption of modular technology, and more inclusive design, and how these will help the region’s cities and…

GALLERY | Place Cannes Do

Friday afternoon saw a lively few hours of informal business networking, as 450 guests gathered for lunch accompanied by musical entertainment and circus performers, sponsored by Malcolm Hollis and Wates at The Principal Hotel.

GALLERY + VIDEO | Place North West MIPIM Closing Drinks

More than 300 guests gathered at the Gray D’Albion Beach Bar on La Croissette as MIPIM drew to a close on Thursday 15 March.

GALLERY | Morgan Sindall and Place North West MIPIM reception

Around 150 senior property figures enjoyed a drinks reception co-hosted by Place North West and Morgan Sindall at the Grand Hotel Gardens in sunny Cannes on Tuesday.

Invest in Central Lancashire | Summary, slides + images

Central Lancashire stands ready to welcome many more companies, with infrastructure investments helping boost economic growth and transform the region as a place to live, work and do business.

Cumbria Update | Summary, slides & photos

A wide-ranging discussion at the Cumbria Update covered growth sectors such as nuclear and advanced manufacturing, as well as the challenges posed by the county's topography, and large-scale masterplans being brought forward by local councils.

Science & Technology | Summary, slides + images

Key figures from the science and tech industry have issued a rallying call for the region to work collaboratively to break the dominance of the South's ‘Golden Triangle’ of London, Cambridge and Oxford, and sell the North West as a…

Digital Opportunities: Proptech from strategy to implementation | Summary, slides + photos

Disruptive technology is driving a shift in market behaviour in the property industry, but many businesses do not yet know how to take advantage of the opportunities on offer, said experts speaking at Place North West’s latest event, Digital Opportunities…

Lancashire Development Update | Summary, slides + photos

There is an opportunity for huge inward investment in Lancashire but the region needs to come together to sell itself to both public and private backers, said a panel of experts at Place North West’s Lancashire Development Update.

North West PRS Conference | Summary, slides + photos

The region's private rented residential sector continues to grow but the risk of oversupply remains "the elephant in the room", according to industry experts speaking at Place North West's PRS Conference.

GALLERY | Place Christmas Drinks

Around 150 guests joined Place North West, Watch This Space and E3P yesterday for a festive evening at That Space in Manchester.

Housing the Forgotten Majority, with Placefirst | Summary, slides + photos

If there is any chance of the Government reaching its housing targets, developers and local councils must work together to bring the private rented sector outside of its traditional city centre strongholds, said leading industry figures at Place North West…

Merseyside Development Update | Summary, slides and photos

There is a multi-billion-pound development opportunity for Liverpool City Region in the coming years, but the area must do more to prove its ambition to build new homes and infrastructure, said a panel of experts at Place North West’s Merseyside…

GALLERY | Place North West MIPIM UK Drinks Reception

Around 100 property professionals joined Place North West and Willmott Dixon for a drinks reception following the first day of MIPIM UK in London.

Place Party 2017 | Gallery + video

More than 700 guests dined and danced the night away at the third Place Party at The Principal last Thursday, as Place North West’s annual social event offered property professionals the opportunity to network in a fun and informal setting.

Cheshire Development Update | Summary, slides + photos

Cheshire boasts one of the most successful economies in the country but needs to address challenges around housing and infrastructure if it is to meet ambitious targets for the future, according to a panel of experts.

Future of Retail | Summary, slides + photos

The outlook for retail includes both uncertainty and opportunity, according to a panel of industry experts speaking at the latest Place North West event last week.

Place Barbeque | In pictures + video

Around 150 guests joined Place North West and Hourigan Connolly on Friday for a relaxed afternoon of summer networking at Fazenda in Manchester.

Universities as Regenerators | Slides, summary + pictures

Better collaboration with local authorities and the private sector will see universities taking a more active role in large-scale community regeneration, a panel of industry experts told delegates at the Universities at Regenerators breakfast event.

Northern Transport Summit | Summary, slides + photos

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham told the Northern Transport Summit the region faces a critical six months if it is to make its case to Government for more investment in infrastructure. [GALLERY + VIDEO]

SUMMARY | Logistics, Industrial + Infrastructure

The rise of online retail is fundamentally changing the logistics and industrial sector, according to the panel of industry experts at Place North West’s annual market briefing. [GALLERY]

Healthcare Property Update | Slides, summary + images

How the public and private sector can work together in a challenging environment for healthcare property was a major theme at the sector briefing, sponsored by Kier, TLT and SI Sealy.

M60 Towns: ‘Tough choices’ must be made on green belt

The growth anticipated in the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework requires tough choices to be made regarding green belt development, Cllr Richard Farnell, leader of Rochdale Council, told the audience at the M60 Towns Development Conference.

GALLERY + VIDEO | Place Cannes Do 2017

More than 450 guests enjoyed a lively afternoon of informal business networking, sponsored by Braemar Estates and Together, at The Principal Hotel on Friday.

Energy, nuclear & sustainable power | Summary, slides + images

“We’re on the cusp of 20 years of growth in the energy sector,” according to Rob Asquith, planning and energy director at Savills, speaking at Place North West’s Kendal event.

Digital Opportunities | Summary, slides + photos

Barriers to entry into the real estate market for tech start-ups, and the challenges around updating archaic systems for property companies, formed a large part of the discussion at a proptech event delivered by Place North West and Virgin Media…

We Are Lancashire: the place for growth – Summary, slides + pictures

More than 120 developers, investors and property professionals drawn from across the North West gathered for a special inward investment event focusing on the commercial opportunities and investment potential offered by Preston, South Ribble and the Central Lancashire region.

GM Mayoral Debate | In pictures + video

More than 300 people attended a lively debate on Friday between Sean Anstee, Andy Burnham and Jane Brophy.

PRS in 2017 | Summary + photos

The maturing market, changing occupier requirements, and the challenges facing institutional investors in the private rented sector were all topics discussed at Place North West’s PRS in 2017 breakfast event. See below for gallery More than 130 delegates attended the…

Manchester Offices Briefing | Summary, slides + images

Access to funding, the ongoing supply shortfall, Mayfield Station’s regeneration, and refurbishment trends were all discussed at Place North West’s Manchester Offices Briefing, sponsored by Curtins.

Cheshire Development Update | Summary, slides + pictures

Rail improvements, Chester’s turn, the burgeoning science scene, and challenges facing the devolution bid, were all discussed before an audience of more than 150 Place North West readers at our area briefing.

GALLERY | Place Party 2016

A New Orleans brass band playing 90s rave classics, a swing band with vintage dancers, and a Mexican Mariachi group were among the highlights of this year’s Place Party, attended by more than 700 people.

Liverpool Development Update | Summary, slides + photos

There are currently £1.45bn of developments on site across Liverpool, with the council predicting that next year the city will hit the same construction peak as in 2008, according to a presentation at Place North West’s Liverpool Development Update.

Futureproofing Retail | Summary, slides + photos

Challenges facing new retail developments, including tech innovations, expanding leisure offerings, car park demands and consumer trends were all discussed at a varied and lively Futureproofing Retail event.

Building Innovation in Science | Summary + images

The afternoon event hosted by Arup, Fairhursts Design Group and Place North West gave an overview of the most significant science facilities planned in the region, and looked at innovative projects further afield to test the pulse of the UK…

Universities as Regenerators | Summary, slides + pictures

As university development programmes grow more ambitious to house an increasing variety of facilities, this special briefing event looked at the power of universities to act as key regenerators in our cities.

Building the Northern Powerhouse | Summary, slides + pictures

Paul Swinney, principal economist at Centre for Cities, presented his latest research, on lessons learned for the North of England from the economies of the Rhine-Ruhr and Randstad, to an invited audience at a breakfast debate organised by Place North…

Travel, Leisure + Tourism: Summary, slides and pictures

More than 100 people joined Place North West and Kier Group to hear from a diverse cross-section of travel, leisure and tourism operators offering their views on the state of the market in summer 2016.

PRS Development Breakfast | Slides, summary + pictures

The definition of PRS, the high design standards required, and the speculative nature of an asset still in its infancy were discussed by a panel of high-profile speakers from across the residential industry at Place North West’s latest PRS development…

Logistics Lunch | Summary, slides + pictures

The logistics sector was labelled both “positive” and “really horrible” by industry experts in a varied debate hosted by Place North West, as the panel of developers and advisers considered the demands of a market experiencing unprecedented changes.

Science Parks Development | Summary, slides + pictures

How to foster a knowledge-sharing environment, meeting tenants’ high requirements, and the opportunities presented by technology in property were all discussed at a half-day event at Manchester Science Partnerships’ Citylabs on Oxford Road.

Healthcare Property Briefing | Summary, slides + pictures

The briefing event focused on how technology could revolutionise the design and function of the healthcare asset class, from hospitals to care homes, and how to streamline processes and boost patient outcomes at a time of acute pressure within the…

M60 Towns Development | Summary, slides + pictures

“What we’re doing to the built environment is a travesty”, according to Nick Johnson, head honcho at Altrincham Market, who made his name at developer Urban Splash. He called the current process for procuring new projects “a barrier to enterprise”.

GALLERY | Place Cannes Do 2016

More than 350 guests joined Place North West for the inaugural Place Cannes Do, in association with Braemar Estates, on Friday 18 March.

Manchester Urban Demographics Briefing: Slides, summary + pictures

Good public transport is essential to ensuring Manchester becomes a strong place to do business, according to Paul Swinney, director of think-tank Centre for Cities.

Place RESI: We need more than a plan to build houses

Cllr Sue Derbyshire, leader of Stockport Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s planning lead, focused on issues of viability when speaking at the Place RESI conference, saying: “There are 47,000 units that have permission in Greater Manchester and haven’t been…

Wellbeing At Work | Summary, slides + images

With staff sick days estimated to cost the economy £14bn each year, a key topic at Place North West’s Wellbeing at Work event was how employers could use office design and incentives to boost productivity and health in the workplace.

Building Successful Communities | Summary, slides + images

Overseas investors are “desperate” to break into the Manchester private rented residential sector, according to Deborah McLaughlin, chief executive of Manchester Place.

South Lakeland development opportunities showcased

Around 200 business people from across the North West gathered at a special event to hear about new opportunities for investment and development in South Lakeland.

Northern SME Housebuilders Lunch | Summary, slides + images

An expensive planning system, skills shortages and increasing land values are doing nothing to dampen the spirits of optimistic housebuilders, according to the panellists at Place North West’s Northern SME Housebuilders’ Lunch in association with Lloyds Bank.

PLACE PARTY – GALLERY

All the images that are printable from the inaugural Place Party held at Manchester Hall last week in association with Manchester Property Forum, New Bailey, Hill Dickinson, and Cowgill Holloway.

Art + Place: Developers on Collecting

“Buying art is one of the best things anyone can do”, according to Urban Splash chairman Tom Bloxham, speaking on a Place North West panel at Buy Art Fair which examined the artistic tastes of high-profile property developers, and how…

Art + Place: Cultural Capital

In the first of two sessions delivered by Place North West during the three-day Buy Art Fair in Manchester, an architect, urban designer and gallery director looked at the role of art and culture in shaping cities and developments. [GALLERY…

Future of Shopping Centres: Summary + pictures

Turmoil and opportunities caused by e-commerce, the rise of food and beverage occupiers, the changing shape of anchor store deals were all discussed at Place North West’s Future of Shopping Centres breakfast event. [GALLERY]

Northern Powerhouse: Leaders outline progress and ambition [GALLERY]

Sir Richard Leese and Cllr Sean Anstee, leaders of Manchester and Trafford Councils respectively, this week provided an illuminating insight into the emerging Northern Powerhouse agenda.

Development Finance Lunch: Summary, Slides + Pictures

Lloyds Bank’s SME team has agreed £100m of facilities with North West developers so far this year, according to Glen Wilson, head of property at Lloyds Bank.

Universities as Regenerators: Summary, slides + pictures

With higher education institutions playing an increasing role in the growth of cities, Place North West hosted a conference at the Citylabs 1.0 science workspace off Oxford Road in Manchester city centre, sponsored by Sheppard Robson, Hill Dickinson and Manchester…