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 08: The Human Spirit: Impacting Homelessness Beyond Only Shelter with Rob Neale of St Mungo's
What if you could contribute to solving one of society's most pressing issues - homelessness? Our guest today is Rob Neale from St Mungo's, one of the UK's largest homelessness charities. He's here t…
GP 07: The Future of Cities: Chaos, Community & Change with Martin Raymond of The Future Laboratory
Welcome to an illuminating dialogue with the Co-founder of The Future Laboratory, Martin Raymond - a visionary who has reshaped the way we think about the future. Together, we're challenging traditio…
GP 06: Purpose Driven Business & Sustainable Buildings: A Deep Dive with Andrew Waugh of Waugh Thistleton Architects
Ever wondered how small changes in architecture and construction can contribute significantly towards a sustainable future? That's exactly what we unpack together with our guest for today, Andrew Wau…
GP 05: Empowering London's Youth: The Power of Community Hubs and Innovative Programs with Louise Richmond of the Mayor's Fund for London
How can we create a brighter future for young Londoners from low-income backgrounds and diverse communities? Join us as we chat with Louise Richmond from the Mayor's Fund for London and explore the p…
GP 04: Creating Inclusive and Vibrant Places: A Conversation with Professor Sadie Morgan OBE on Designing to improve Quality of Life
What does it take to create a truly inclusive and vibrant built environment that improves quality of life for all? Join our conversation with Professor Sadie Morgan OBE, founder of the Quality of Lif…
GP 03: Listening with Empathy: How Architects Aware! and founder Heather Macey Transform Lives for those Experiencing Homelessness
What if buildings could transform the lives of the those people experiencing homelessness? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Heather Macey, founder of Architects Aware!, as we dive into th…
GP 02: Designing Places for a Better Life: Insights from Chloe Phelps of Grounded
What does it take to create spaces that truly improve the quality of life for all? Join us as we uncover the secrets behind designing meaningful places for everyday life with our special guest, Chloe…
GP 01: The Power of Colour: Transforming Spaces and Impacting Emotions with Architect Hugh McEwen of Office S&M
Ever wondered how colour can transform a space and impact human emotions? Join us in our intriguing conversation with Hugh McEwen, a founding director of Office S&M Architects, as we uncover the fasc…