4th October 2016: At an an exclusive construction development event in central London, two key speakers highlight the development plans for London and the latest economic forecasts for the construction sector. This sold out event was live tweeted on the hashtag #LondonDevelopment
Our Speakers
Stewart has been a practising chartered town planner for 25 years in London delivering major development, housing and regeneration schemes. His experience includes rejoining the Mayor of London and GLA to deliver the London Plan and lead strategic opportunities in the Capital. Prior to that Stewart was delivering in Outer London including key opportunity areas in Barnet where he led on the £4.5 billion regeneration of Brent Cross Cricklewood, and a new sustainable suburb in Mill Hill East.
http://www.newlondonarchitecture.org/nla-network/people/speakers/m/stuart-murray
Allan has over twenty years of experience analysing and forecasting the UK construction industry. Since joining Glenigan, he has headed the development of a new market intelligence service and is a regular speaker and commentator on market trends in the Construction sector in industry and national press.
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Looking forward to our event in Central London next week. It is fully booked, but follow us to keep up to date on #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/swylKkAu0E
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) September 29, 2016
Looking forward to this event on Tuesday all about the #LondonDevelopment Plans with Stewart Murray of @LDN_gov and @Allan_Wilen @Glenigan https://t.co/fNutj0zXSK
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) September 30, 2016
Our event nearing start time.. #LondonDevelopment @PorothermUK pic.twitter.com/t1uQ4ZwUrM
— Jeremy Rich (@RichJez) October 4, 2016
Ready to go! #LondonDevelopment tune in from 6pm for updates on the presentations pic.twitter.com/20zvqaeDMB
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Agenda for Stewart Murray's talk #londondevelopment stay tuned for details pic.twitter.com/4LWmbHqVOJ
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Gathering in the Vaults before #LondonDevelopment kicks off https://t.co/sQOctw5SeG pic.twitter.com/WnjxwW47UG
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
We're starting off with @JohnCave of @EHSmithArchClay introducing the evening to a packed auditorium #LondonDevelopment
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
@JohnCave about to start our event this evening… #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/npThAHTCXt
— Jeremy Rich (@RichJez) October 4, 2016
We begin with a quick introduction to @theRSAorg – this building goes back beyond its foundation in 1776 #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
We are sitting on the Roman Road to Silchester – here's a map from the 1770s #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/sNxKmuxb0g
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
The vaults at @theRSAorg were designed for storage, this building was designed by Robert and James Adam #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
James and Robert Adam – designers of @theRSAorg #LondonDevelopment – Architects fashions haven't changed much! pic.twitter.com/W45UjlWfgX
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
Our Hosts EH Smith have been in London since the 1920s, a privately owned independent firm #LondonDevelopment Projects: @EHSmithArchClay pic.twitter.com/ZZ00My57V6
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
Stuart has worked with all three @MayorofLondon #LondonDevelopment his role includes satisfying a huge range of stakeholders.
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Stewart is going to take us through what @MayorofLondon's first 5months have come up with #LondonDevelopment 'London is open for business'
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Some @MayorofLondon #LondonDevelopment decisions – 'The Mayor is v keen to be involved in taking the city forward – he's completely engaged'
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
The @MayorofLondon top issue is to address the housing crisis – 'The London Plan is part of that' #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'London currently only gets 7% of the revenue it generates, we want to give @MayorofLondon more freedom' #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Key issues on 'How' – density, tall buildings, quality of place, public realm etc. #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
The @MayorofLondon's Team #LondonDevelopment Dep Mayor Jules Pipe for Planning Regeneration &Skills top centre. Setting up an advisory grp pic.twitter.com/PFmP6ZOZQK
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
James Murray – Dep Mayor for housing and Residential Development (ringed right) #LondonDevelopment on the @MayorofLondon team pic.twitter.com/NCSKNObUn4
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Top @MayorofLondon manifesto commitments include solving the housing crisis and build at least 50k new homes p/a #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/MpXIBdOU91
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'When we expanded at that rate in 1930s we were going well into countryside, but no Mayor plan to expand into GreenBelt' #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'A lot of the business community are saying their core workforce are having problems living in town' – Stewart Murray #LondonDevelopment
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
#Brexit is a key challenge – @MayorofLondon has launched 'London Open for Business' #LondonDevelopment watch videos: https://t.co/9cNzsoyke4
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
The Mayor wants to keep a check on air quality and press for carbon neutral development says Stewart Murray #LondonDevelopment
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
Stewart Murray starts EHSmith #LondonDevelopment event talking about working with Mayor. @SuButcher @EHSmithArchClay pic.twitter.com/FCnbU21gvN
— Mark Mallinder (@MarkMallinder) October 4, 2016
Bakerloo Line Extension – 'we've identified potential for 20-30,000 new homes' – Stewart Murray #LondonDevelopment
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
What does this mean for #LondonDevelopment? @MayorofLondon New document "Towards the London Plan" launches end Oct/Nov #watchthisspace pic.twitter.com/moE34vDtkZ
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'We hope to produce a new draft London Plan within a year' – Stewart Murray #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
The new Mayor wants the new London Plan to be slimmer, more focused and better quality. #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/MCWmycOQJ8
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
Name check for @nlalondon and their work with @MayorofLondon by Stuart Murray #LondonDevelopment
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
Here's the existing #LondonPlan – focused on certain corridors #LondonDevelopment 'We need to turn this into a delivery plan' says Murray pic.twitter.com/XWeSX5jEp4
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Opportunity Areas for #LondonDevelopment 'We need to deliver all of these to get anywhere near that housing target' pic.twitter.com/4cKFk9mlHO
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'We think we can get 200k houmse, 250k jobs and 600k Londoners in 'the City in the East' – Murray #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'When we started looking at E London it was 50k homes now its 200,000' #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Stewart Murray talks about spatial growth plans for London. #LondonDevelopment @SuButcher @EHSmithArchClay pic.twitter.com/NQSxObpg9K
— Mark Mallinder (@MarkMallinder) October 4, 2016
City in the East Land use Diagram #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/lEt3MWBQgy
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Infrastructure diagrams for CityinTheEast and CityinTheWest #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/lR4kHvPkGn
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
So HOW do we do this? London has to get denser says Murray. #LondonDevelopment Tall Building Definition: pic.twitter.com/rijIqpgcS2
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'but you don't want that all over London – we need mid rise too' #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/WtpXdKCK7h
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Murray stresses impact on communities and heritage 'its a bit of a battleground and we need a balance' #LondonDevelopment #tallbuildings
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'We've got to exploit transport – growth must help pay for infrastructure' #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/Hl3wMVa40k
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Murray looks at the issue of Protected Views in #LondonDevelopment – some viewing corridors require 'telescopic eyes' to see the vista
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
'We want to protect London's distinctive character – we don't want another Singapore or Hong Kong' says Murray #LondonDevelopment
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
Much of 1960s Euston is impeded by early planning constraints – says Murray #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/uDW8oWTgCE
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
We need to work together to make sure all these things come together says Murray #Euston #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/IaWRux1e6s
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
Excellent overview from Stewart Murray at @EHSmithArchClay's #LondonDevelopment event – catch up here: https://t.co/4gzHb3324v
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
Our second speaker is @Allan_Wilen of @Glenigan who will give us an overview of the #LondonDevelopment market
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
.@Glenigan tracks projects across the country allowing them to drill down at a granular level to what is happening with #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'Prior to #Brexit we were looking at a Private Sector led recovery' says @Allan_Wilen #LondonDevelopment Post referendum this was delayed
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'This has become a protracted prevarication &there's a lot of re-scoping going on' says Wilen #LondonDevelopment – this has hit investment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'We are looking at weaker consumer spending in an atmosphere of weaker economic growth' #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
It appears Government wants to put ore money into construction – the 'erratic red line' #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/GAsyAsJDBf
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'We are now looking at below 2% growth – which doesn't bode well' says Wilen #LondonDevelopment GDP figures coming out shortly
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
In 2010 in response to credit crunch Labour Gvt pulled forward public spending into construction #LondonDevelopment – will it happen again?
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Allan Wilen talks about UK economy & construction implications. @SuButcher @EHSmithArchClay #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/GxzIMkeD0E
— Mark Mallinder (@MarkMallinder) October 4, 2016
'The industry's key clients were marked down sharply by the city post #Brexit' says Wilen #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Wilen says customer confidence was rising, but next year there's a more uncertain outlook inc weaker employment growth #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
#UKHousing market activity #LondonDevelopment 'if you look at property transactions in Aug'16 they are 6% down on Aug'15' pic.twitter.com/3g7rTauTYl
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'The #NPPF seems to have improved the success rate of schemes' says @Allan_Wilen of @Glenigan #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'Having led market recovery, London has lost some momentum over the last year I terms of planning applications' – Wilen #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'Despite all that bad news, what we're looking at is slower growth in private housing' says @Allan_Wilen #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'Retail nationally is facing some considerable challenge not least from online sales' #LondonDevelopment -operators offering 'click&collect' pic.twitter.com/pT4nZIzfd1
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Operators are introducing leisure (e.g. cinemas) into the shopping experience (e.g Westfield) #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
In Hotel & Leisure, a weaker Stirling rate has made the UK more attractive as a destination says Wilen #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Glenigan's take on London private housing from Allan Milen. #LondonDevelopment @SuButcher @EHSmithArchClay pic.twitter.com/PIysQg7YtG
— Mark Mallinder (@MarkMallinder) October 4, 2016
Thanks to the weaker pound, @Allan_Wilen thinks the Hotel & Leisure construction sector looks quite attractive #LondonDevelopment
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
Office Floor Space in C. London vs available to Let – potential demand but #Brexit? #LondonDevelopment Project starts may dampen says Wilen
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
London still dominates the Office development pipeline (note the fall in approvals this year) #LondonDevelopment post #Brexit pic.twitter.com/cs12f8TUfE
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'Whilst manufacturing has fallen back over the last year, logistics space has fallen and now there is strong demand' #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Growth in Social Housing Approvals – London has been suffering as value of approvals has dropped yoy says Wilen #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/KQDPfu4DcO
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Wilen picks up on @MayorofLondon wish to build more affordable housing against falls in starts in London due to cost #LondonDevelopment
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
'If Gvt looking for areas to bring forward quickly, Social Housing is an area which could bring results quickly' -Wilen #LondonDevelopment
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
'On our current forecasts we're not positive about Social Housing provision in the longer term' says Wilen #LondonDevelopment
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
In #Education government policy is hampering delivery says Wilen but there are opportunities for growth says Wilen #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Graph shows a huge pendulum swing of investment in schools #Education #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/pTBnwBRSV8
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
Here's the chart to demonstrate this… #LondonDevelopment @SuButcher @EHSmithArchClay pic.twitter.com/rysujOUuRp
— Mark Mallinder (@MarkMallinder) October 4, 2016
Here is @Allan_Wilen's summary of #LondonDevelopment market prospects pic.twitter.com/EsQJkfKQkL
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'I think there will be a rebalancing in the construction sector in coming years with more public sector work' says Wilen #LondonDevelopment
— Su Butcher (@SuButcher) October 4, 2016
Forecast regional growth 2016 vs 2017 #LondonDevelopment pic.twitter.com/m0QyrJlPQD
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
We are now going to have some Q&A #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'Any studies on effects of high rise living? Especially for lower or middle income families – can it be justified?' #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Glenigan's forecast for regional growth in UK. #LondonDevelopment @SuButcher @EHSmithArchClay pic.twitter.com/mWjAIz8qV5
— Mark Mallinder (@MarkMallinder) October 4, 2016
Murray – 'we've seen a lot of research about high rise living' – approach now more sophisticated w social infrastructure #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'We don't put needy families in one big tower block' Murray says 'we've learned lessons and are mixing tenures' #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Murray gives examples of surveys of rehoused social tenants into the new schemes – happy to come back and report #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Q: One of my fears is problem retaining communities who rely on benefit – how can they be protected and kept in London? #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Wilen- There was already a drift away for social housing applications, rent caps may have played a part-must do something #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Murray recommends listening to @MayorofLondon and dep mayor 4Housing. Mayors 'deal for Londoners' negotiations going on #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Murray – its important that those on benefits are looked after – mentions deal 2 for 1 council house sale to genuine need #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Stewart Murray & Allan Wilen Q&A with London's leading architects. #LondonDevelopment @SuButcher @EHSmithArchClay pic.twitter.com/pHAlD3vOYn
— Mark Mallinder (@MarkMallinder) October 4, 2016
'The Gvt needs the Mayor as much as the other way round – London has the greatest housing need in the country' #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
The people who keep London running 247 – these are the people @MayorofLondon is very focused on – Murray #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
People across the tenure range must have choices in London Housing says Murray #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Q: Re Housing – Is there evidence that some of the housing is helping to meet the 50k target per year #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Q: Are flats suitable for meeting the needs of people who have to stay in London? #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Murray – There's been a lot of criticism about type of housing vs need. In reality this is very much Central London focus #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'As an overall contribution overseas buyers are something like 6% of housing purchases – not good but not huge' #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
'Most expensive housing will always attract investors. We have to make sure we're also building enough of the right sort #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Murray – some boroughs are taking off-site contributions e.g. Southwark using funds from hvalue areas to build affordable #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Q: Are you considering older people in the new London Plan? They can live in high rise high density. #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Wilen – yes theres potential with older persons housing. One challenge in a quieter market is to enable downsizing #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
Murray – the @MayorofLondon is keen to get needs of older people into new London Plan. Working more strategically #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
3,500+ homes a year are needed for older people in London says Stewart Murray #LondonDevelopment
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
That concludes the presentations – as we adjourn for networking. #LondonDevelopment check out the live blog here: https://t.co/QvBYbVC8H1
— EHSmithArchClay (@EHSmithArchClay) October 4, 2016
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