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.
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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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…