Connected Thinking: Ideas and insights from the people shaping the built environment

shravanjoshi
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Investing
  • Updated Biweekly

Conversations with leaders on how capital, policy and long-term thinking shape the future of cities and complex systems. Subjects broadly fall into: - Decisions that shape London - The Future City - Behind the Decision - Global London Hosted by Shravan Joshi MBE in association with NLA

  1. Jul 8

    Future-proofing real estate: Retrofit as a strategic investment decision

    In discussion with Yasmin Al-Ani Spence, Board Director at Wilkinson Eyre architects. We talked about how clients are balancing viability, carbon and long term performance in today's market. How do you future proof designs for a market that is ever evolving?And Yasmin gave her perspective on how design leadership can influence policy, planning and the wider urban ecosystem.

  2. Jun 18

    Whats happening in London politics?

    Nick Bowes from LCA sat down to discuss the mood amongst developers and investors, now that the dust has settled after the London council elections.Is the market confidence seen at the start of 2026 still there, and are there new opportunities emerging from different asset classes?We discussed the impact on the London Plan and what Investors want to see from policymakers, to encourage capital deployment.

  3. May 14

    Reflections from the immediate past City Property Association Chair, Ross Sayers

    Ross Sayers discusses his term as Chair of the CPA and what lies next for the built environment. As the spokesperson for the developer community in the Square Mile, Ross shared his insights and some of the impacts achieved during his term as Chair.

  4. Apr 29

    Economic update: How did the London market fare in Q1 2026? Where are the future risks and rewards?

    A conversation with Adam Challis, Global Director, Strategic Insights, at JLL. We discuss the features from Q1 2026 that stand out and where opportunities lie going forward.How has the Middle East crisis impacted forecasts and what are the critical issues that London needs to tackle, to keep pace with change.

  5. Apr 20

    The Fashion Capital: Soft power and the global stage

    A discussion with Lee Lucas from the Education For Industry Group. We discussed the makeup of the group, which includes Fashion Retail Academy, London College of Beauty Therapy and is based in the Square Mile. Is London an emerging light or a fading glow in the fashion industry? Do we nurture talent for success?Lee expands on their decision to base themselves in the financial heart of London and how the infrastructure and location has helped their success story.

  6. Apr 12

    Cultural intelligence in the workplace

    A conversation with the highly respected Priya Aggarwal-Shah. We explore intersectionality from a corporate level, right down to individuals. How does it impact mergers and acquisitions, as different corporate cultures intermingle? How can leaders get more comfortable with complexity and become advocates of allyship in organisations.Defining Cultural Intelligence, to better explain the complexity behind what makes people who they are, and how this impacts in the workplace. Using heritage and background as a source of insight, rather than burden. Giving perspectives that allow heritage to be used as a methodology.

  7. Mar 18

    Decarbonising London: Facts and myths!

    A fascinating discussion with Antony Meanwell from Eon. We talk about the value that district heating networks can deliver for cities. Who does it well and where can London learn from, to deliver meaningful results on decarbonisation, whilst making sure the hot water tap works! Where are the exciting projects on the horizon going to be delivered and what obstacles lie in the way.

  8. Feb 27

    Infrastructure projects: Risks and Rewards

    A conversation with Anurag Gupta, Chief Risk Officer at Sequoia Investment Management (SIMCo). We discussed the risks and rewards of infrastructure projects and the global market sentiment of investing into London infrastructure projects.

See All (17)

About

Conversations with leaders on how capital, policy and long-term thinking shape the future of cities and complex systems. Subjects broadly fall into: - Decisions that shape London - The Future City - Behind the Decision - Global London Hosted by Shravan Joshi MBE in association with NLA

Information