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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! 

Real Estate Entrepreneurship Community Development Growth Sustainability Investing Arts Design Business
Update frequency
every 17 days
Average duration
38 minutes
Episodes
48
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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GP 28: Consensus Building: Planning Urban Development with David Morris of DP9

GP 28: Consensus Building: Planning Urban Development with David Morris of DP9

Discover the essence of strategic planning with insights from industry expert David Morris, board director at DP9, an independent planning consultancy in London. Journey with us as David shares his p…

00:39:27  |   Mon 23 Sep 2024
GP 27: Truman Brewery 10: Not Conventional Landlords: with Steve from the Truman Brewery

GP 27: Truman Brewery 10: Not Conventional Landlords: with Steve from the Truman Brewery

Join us on a special on-site episode of the Grow Places Podcast, hosted by founder Tom Larsson, as we explore the vibrant ecosystem of the Truman Brewery in East London. Recorded live in the heart of…

00:37:55  |   Mon 09 Sep 2024
GP 26: Truman Brewery 09: Change can be a good thing: with Henley Halebrown

GP 26: Truman Brewery 09: Change can be a good thing: with Henley Halebrown

Change can be a good thing ... Ever wondered how historic neighbourhoods evolve while preserving their character and enhancing their public benefit? 


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00:31:01  |   Thu 15 Aug 2024
GP 25: Truman Brewery 08: Local Community Wealth Building: with Volterra Partners

GP 25: Truman Brewery 08: Local Community Wealth Building: with Volterra Partners

Discover how the dynamic economic ecosystem of East London is shaping up in our latest episode recorded at the iconic Truman Brewery. Joined by Alex O'Byrne and Peter Reddy from Volterra Partners, an…

00:39:41  |   Thu 08 Aug 2024
GP 24: Truman Brewery 07: Continuing 350 Years of Adaptable Industrial Heritage: with Carmody Groarke

GP 24: Truman Brewery 07: Continuing 350 Years of Adaptable Industrial Heritage: with Carmody Groarke

Welcome to the Grow Places podcast, where we delve deep into the symbiotic relationship between people, growth, and place. In this special episode, recorded on-site at the historic Truman Brewery in …

00:32:22  |   Tue 30 Jul 2024
GP 23: Truman Brewery 06: Making Places Work Well for People and Planet: with Arup

GP 23: Truman Brewery 06: Making Places Work Well for People and Planet: with Arup

Dive into our latest conversation with Angela Crowther and Letty Lucy from Arup on the groundbreaking redevelopment of East London's iconic Truman Brewery. Discover how sustainable practices, communi…

00:52:33  |   Thu 18 Jul 2024
GP 22: Truman Brewery 05: Connected Places and Flexible Spaces: with Morris + Company

GP 22: Truman Brewery 05: Connected Places and Flexible Spaces: with Morris + Company

Curious about how urban redevelopment projects can connect places and provide flexible spaces that are interesting and open to change? 

On this our 5th episode of our Truman Brewery Series Edmund and …

00:56:08  |   Wed 03 Jul 2024
GP 21: Truman Brewery 04: Opening up: Landscape & Public Realm with Spacehub

GP 21: Truman Brewery 04: Opening up: Landscape & Public Realm with Spacehub

What happens when once closed areas of a neighbourhood open up to be enjoyed by all?

Join us as we walk around our Truman Brewery site with Giles and Rosie from Spacehub to explore their sensitive wor…

00:56:00  |   Thu 27 Jun 2024
GP 20: Truman Brewery 03: Enhancing Heritage and Cultural Places: with Chris Dyson Architects

GP 20: Truman Brewery 03: Enhancing Heritage and Cultural Places: with Chris Dyson Architects

Ever wondered how historic buildings can maintain their charm while adapting to modern needs? 

Join us as we chat with architects Chris Dyson and Mathew Witts of Chris Dyson Architects about the remar…

00:31:46  |   Thu 20 Jun 2024
GP 19: Truman Brewery 02: How Research Can Help Foster Community: with Anna Mansfield of Publica

GP 19: Truman Brewery 02: How Research Can Help Foster Community: with Anna Mansfield of Publica

What if we could help grow a neighbourhood while preserving its cultural roots? 

Join us on a journey through East London's Truman Brewery with our guest Anna Mansfield from Publica. Anna shares her t…

00:37:58  |   Wed 12 Jun 2024
GP 18: Truman Brewery 01: People, Place, Community: Masterplan with Buckley Gray Yeoman

GP 18: Truman Brewery 01: People, Place, Community: Masterplan with Buckley Gray Yeoman

Welcome to the Grow Places podcast, your go-to source for understanding the dynamic interplay of people, growth, and place. 

In this special episode, we take you to the heart of East London, broadcast…

00:51:30  |   Wed 05 Jun 2024
GP 17: Place Purpose and Why it's Essential: with Joy Nazzari of DNCO

GP 17: Place Purpose and Why it's Essential: with Joy Nazzari of DNCO

Have you ever walked through a place that felt like it was part of your soul - that you belonged? 

Join us on the Grow Places podcast with Joy Nazzari, Founder of DNCO, who weaves her global experienc…

00:41:08  |   Tue 30 Apr 2024
GP 16: Incremental Victories for a Sustainable Future: with Mel Allwood of Arup

GP 16: Incremental Victories for a Sustainable Future: with Mel Allwood of Arup

It was a pleasure to host Arup's Sustainability Director, Mel Allwood, as we explore examples from London and around the world, and how our daily habitats can move us forward, step by step.

Our conver…

00:33:51  |   Wed 03 Apr 2024
GP 15: Everyday Architecture Landscape Urban Design: with Julian Lewis of East

GP 15: Everyday Architecture Landscape Urban Design: with Julian Lewis of East

Have you ever walked through a city and felt a wave of inspiration simply by experiencing the place? That's the magic Julian Lewis of East, describes in constructing spaces that don't just stand but …

00:34:11  |   Mon 04 Mar 2024
GP 14: Talk Up Common Ground: Leadership, Housing Crisis, Optimism with Nick Walkley of Avison Young

GP 14: Talk Up Common Ground: Leadership, Housing Crisis, Optimism with Nick Walkley of Avison Young

Embark on a journey through the intertwined paths of public service and urban development with Nick Walkley, our guest whose storied career of leading London Boroughs, Homes England and now at Avison…

00:41:43  |   Mon 05 Feb 2024
GP 13: A Systems Based Mindset: For Buildings and Places with David Saxby of Architecture 00

GP 13: A Systems Based Mindset: For Buildings and Places with David Saxby of Architecture 00

Prepare to have your perspective on sustainable architecture transformed as we alongside David Saxby of Architecture 00, unravel the complexities of creating cities that not only stand the test of ti…

00:42:02  |   Mon 08 Jan 2024
GP 12: Digital and Physical Worlds. Public and Private Partnerships: with Natascha McIntyre-Hall of Gleeds

GP 12: Digital and Physical Worlds. Public and Private Partnerships: with Natascha McIntyre-Hall of Gleeds

Welcome to an enlightening conversation with Natascha McIntyre-Hall of Gleeds, who has a unique take on the intersection of holistic design, social media, and innovation. Tash's insight into creating…

00:27:42  |   Mon 04 Dec 2023
GP 11: Vegan first Architect second: A heartfelt conversation with Joe Morris of Morris & Company

GP 11: Vegan first Architect second: A heartfelt conversation with Joe Morris of Morris & Company

Have you ever pondered over how our individual choices, like the food we eat, the car we drive, or even the design of our homes, send ripples through the environment? 

Our guest, Joe Morris, Founding …

00:34:51  |   Mon 06 Nov 2023
GP 10: Unravelling the Metaverse: Digitised Real Estates Impact on People and Place with William Polisano of VerseProp

GP 10: Unravelling the Metaverse: Digitised Real Estates Impact on People and Place with William Polisano of VerseProp

Do you ever wonder about the metaverse? That's exactly where we're taking you! We have the privilege of hosting William Polisano, a pioneer in the space and the COO and founding partner at Verse Prop…

00:33:33  |   Mon 09 Oct 2023
GP 09: Bridging Cultural Gaps: The Transformative Potential of Art in Place from Nairobi to London with Shiro Muchiri of SoShiro

GP 09: Bridging Cultural Gaps: The Transformative Potential of Art in Place from Nairobi to London with Shiro Muchiri of SoShiro

What if the tranquillity you seek comes in the art and design surrounding you in your community? Join us as we welcome Shiro Muchiri of SoShiro, revealing the magic of how art shapes communities. Thr…

00:32:20  |   Tue 19 Sep 2023
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