Grow Places
Welcome to the Grow Places podcast where we explore the virtuous circle of people growth and place.
Brought to you by Grow Places and hosted by our Founder, Tom Larsson. These short conversations with industry leaders and community figures share insights on the built environment and open up about their purpose and what drives them on a personal level.
Thank you for listening. For more information please visit our website; www.growplaces.com and connect with us @WeGrowPlaces across all social channels.
We cover topics such as real estate, property development, place, urban design, architecture, social value, sustainability, community, technology, diversity, philanthropy, landscape design, public realm, cities, urban development, people, neighbourhoods, anthropology, sociology, geography, culture, circular economy, whole life carbon, affordability, business models, innovation, impact, futurism, mindset, leadership, mentorship, wellbeing.
See you next time!
- Update frequency
- every 17 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 48
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
GP 48: Can Architects Stay Relevant? AI and More with Keir Regan Alexander of Arka Works
In this episode of the Grow Places podcast, Tom Larsson sits down with Keir Regan Alexander of Arka Works to ask a big question: Can architects stay relevant in the age of AI?
They explore:
- Why archite…
GP 47: The Barbican: The Future of Culture and Place with Pip Simpson
In this episode of the Grow Places Podcast, Tom Larsson sits down with Pip Simpson, Director of Buildings and Renewal, at the Barbican. They explore the evolving role of cultural institutions in shap…
GP 46: Why Tribes Matter: Human Centric Real Estate Events with Rob Marten of SPACE+
In this episode of the Grow Places Podcast, we sit down with Rob Marten, co-founder of SPACE+, to explore why tribes — small, intentional communities — are at the heart of human-centric real estate e…
GP 45: We Have To Change the Real Estate Industry and The World: with Kristian Kiis of Volcano
In this energising episode of the Grow Places podcast, Tom Larsson speaks with Kristian Riis—former rock musician and founder of creative placemaking agency Volcano —about the urgent need to rethink …
GP 44: Unlocking Major Regeneration: with Sophie Rosier of Savills
In this episode of the Grow Places Podcast, host Tom Larsson sits down with Sophie Rosier, Head of London Mixed Use, Development, at Savills to explore the evolving landscape of city-making. From her…
GP 43: Regeneration Needs Trust: Partnerships with Kat Hanna of Avison Young
In this new episode of the Grow Places Podcast, we explore one of the most critical but often overlooked elements of successful regeneration: trust.
Kat Hanna, Co-Managing Director (London) at Avison …
GP 42: What Really Affects Quality of Life? with Adam Hinds of LifeProven
What if we told you that the biggest driver of quality of life in a building isn’t space, location, or sleek design – but how connected people feel to each other?
In this thought-provoking episode of …
GP 41: Construction in Crisis? Exploring Challenges and Solutions: with Rachel Coleman of Turner & Townsend alinea
Rachel Coleman, Head of Research at Turner & Townsend Alinea, takes us on a fascinating journey through the interconnected worlds of construction economics, data analytics, and place-making in this t…
GP 40: PropTech’s Origin Story and What Next: with Faisal Butt of Pi Labs
In this episode, Tom Larsson speaks with Faisal Butt, founder of Pi Labs, about the evolution of PropTech and real estate venture capital. Faisal reflects on his journey from a tech-driven background…
GP 39: What’s The Problem You Are Trying to Solve? with James Pellatt of Digital Trees
In this episode of the Grow Places Podcast, host Tom Larsson speaks with James Pellatt, founder of Digital Trees and former Director of Innovation at GPE, about the deep structural inefficiencies in …
GP 38: Pleasure in The Simple Things: with Emily Wright of CREtech
In this episode of the Grow Places Podcast, host Tom Larsson sits down with journalist and CREtech's Head of Content, Emily Wright, to explore the evolving narratives around real estate, design, and …
GP 37: Where Two Things Meet Something Else Happens: with Tom & James Teatum of Noiascape
Welcome to the Grow Places Podcast, where we explore the virtuous circle of people, growth, and place. Hosted by our founder, Tom Larsson, this episode takes a deep dive into architecture, developmen…
GP 36: Finding a Voice to Grow Places: with Angela Crowther of Arup
Discover the transformational power of purposeful design with Angela Crowther, a director at Arup, as she shares her journey from engineering to master planning and how her work in post-tsunami Indon…
GP 35: Urban Integration from Policy to Pavements: with Lucy Musgrave of Publica
In this episode of the Grow Places Podcast, host Tom Larsson is joined by Lucy Musgrave, founder of Publica, to explore the intricate relationship between urban policy, design, and real-world impact.
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GP 34: Beyond the Gloss: Authentic Visual Place Storytelling: with Nicholas Worley of Fletcher Priest Architects
In this episode of the Grow Places Podcast, host Tom Larsson speaks with Nicholas Worley, partner at Fletcher Priest Architects and a passionate photographer, about the power of authenticity in visua…
GP 33: Economics to Reflect Modern Life: with Leading Economist Bridget Rosewell CBE
Discover how traditional economics is being reshaped to meet the complexities of modern life with the pioneering insights of Bridget Rosewell CBE. Bridget shares her journey from the classrooms of Ox…
GP 32: Will your business survive the future? With Richard Pickering of Cushman & Wakefield
Be as provocative as you dare towards the Real Estate Industry ... Will your business survive the future?
Discover the future of real estate with Richard Pickering, the Head of Innovation for Cushman …
GP 31: Every Project Needs a Good Client: with Colm Lacey of Soft Cities and NCC
Every project needs a good client, so today we hear from one!
Colm Lacey, whose deep experience being a Client on built environment projects in public housing and education for entities such as Brick…
GP 30: Empowering Female Talent: with Vanessa Murray of The Circle Partnership
Ever wondered how to empower female talent in real estate ?
Join us as Vanessa Murray, a former music student turned senior asset manager, shares her inspiring journey from having zero industry connec…
GP 29: National Park City: with Director Mark Cridge
What happens if our cities are National Parks?
We're joined by Mark Cridge, the director of the National Park City Foundation, as we explore this bold vision, using London as a ground-breaking exampl…