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Our Directors Elaine Warwicker and Hayley Parker attended the event between the Honourable Company of Gloucestershire, and the University of Gloucestershire where David Owen shared the Gloucestershire economic growth strategy. It was great to understand the growth plans for the county for the next 25 years, with the 3 key priorities underpinning the achievement of the vision highlighted as: - Business innovation and growth - Continuing to build skills and employment - Transitioning to being carbon neutral Exciting plans ahead! And with big ambition comes the need to have not only a clear vision, but clear objectives to achieve it, as highlighted by Ruth Dooley who was a great chair for the event. This coupled with David’s “how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time” comment when explaining the ambition for the county and taking it forward, along with the importance of alignment and collaboration so that all stakeholders achieve together, really resonated with us as it’s these key areas that underpin all of our work with clients. #ImprovingPerformanceTogether #GrowthStrategy #GloucestershireEconomicGrowthStrategy

Celebrating 10 Years of Partnership Between SYFS and Grossman Development Group/Lakeway Commons Today marks an extraordinary milestone as we honor the remarkable 10-year anniversary of our collaboration with Grossman Development Group/Lakeway Commons. Throughout the past decade, this partnership has been the cornerstone of our ability to make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve, and we cannot express enough gratitude for their unwavering support and dedication to our cause. Since our partnership's inception in 2014, Grossman Development Group, LLC / Lakeway Commons has stood as a beacon of generosity and allyship in our mission. Their consistent and generous contributions, both financial and in-kind, have been instrumental in expanding our programs, reaching more individuals in need, and effecting lasting change in our community. Through this decade-long journey, we have experienced firsthand the transformative power of collaboration and shared purpose. Together, we have navigated challenges, seized opportunities, and fostered an atmosphere of innovation that has propelled our work to new heights. Beyond the tangible impact of their support, Howard Grossman has exemplified a profound commitment to social responsibility and a genuine passion for making a meaningful difference in the world. As we reflect on the past ten years, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the meaningful relationships we have forged, the lives we have touched, and the hope we have cultivated together. The success and sustainability of our programs would not have been possible without the steadfast partnership of Grossman Development Group/Lakeway Commons. Here's to many more years of shared success, growth, and, above all, making the world a better place together. #SYFS #GrossmanDevelopmentGroup #LakewayCommons #10YearsStrong #CommunityPartnership

In partnership with ULI Ireland, a showcase event has heard how the Windsor Framework and the return of the Northern Ireland Executive will unlock planned investment from the Republic of Ireland, the US and beyond, significantly enhancing the region’s commercial property market 🏙🏗   Highlighting the Belfast region's investment proposition, John Walsh, Chief Executive of Belfast City Council, said:   🟡 It is a "really exciting time for the Belfast region". 🟡 We are perfectly positioned to grow significantly as a trading hub and global centre of innovation. 🟡 The Belfast City & Region Place Partnership brings together key public, private and third sector representatives – all passionate about creating places where people want to live, study, work, visit and invest. 🟡 With an enviable track record of attracting global investors, significant growth ambitions and a £5.5 billion investment and development pipeline available over the next decade, we are looking forward to developing new relationships with investors so we can build a greener, more inclusive region, together. _____ #investment #commercialproperty #regeneration

Thanks for including us in this discussion - Healey-Driscoll Administration Meets with Business Leaders to Address Housing Challenges - learn more and find out what our chamber president had to say on this topic: https://lnkd.in/edZ6rVp4

📢 City of Glendale, CA Recognition as a Business-Friendly Finalist is More Than an Honor—It’s a Win for Economic Growth! The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) has named Glendale, CA, a finalist for the 2024 Most Business-Friendly City Award in the large city category. This recognition highlights Glendale’s commitment to creating a supportive business environment that benefits the local economy and the job market. Awards like these aren’t just about prestige—they reflect meaningful, ongoing work by city leadership to attract new businesses, retain local talent, and ensure that both small and large enterprises can thrive. Glendale’s dedication to streamlining processes and fostering collaboration among public, private, and nonprofit sectors strengthens the city’s potential as a hub for growth, providing residents with increased employment opportunities, enhanced economic stability, and a thriving community. The winner will be announced at the 29th Annual Eddy Awards on November 6, 2024. Regardless of the outcome, Glendale’s recognition as a finalist underscores the city’s commitment to fostering a vibrant business ecosystem that benefits current residents and future generations. #EconomicGrowth #GlendaleCA #BusinessFriendly #LAEDC #JobCreation #CommunityDevelopment #EddyAwards

What does the future for public-private collaboration in the built environment look like? Back in September, we co-hosted a discussion over dinner at the Annual The Labour Party Conference, bringing together senior leaders from across the industry to debate this question. It is timely to reflect on the conversation, given a lot of what we talked about was revisited in last week’s #AutumnBudget. #PlanningReform can unlock collaboration. Planning reform, though not a catch-all, will be crucial for accelerating the national renewal agenda, and for helping the private sector play a leading role on the delivery of new infrastructure and investment. The appointment of Poppy Gustafsson OBE as Minister for Investment is a step in the right direction, as is an expanded scope for our metropolitan mayors. Stability and consistency are paramount. While the new #PublicSectorReform and #InnovationFund and extended UK Shared Prosperity Fund should help provide stability, other measures are needed. Standardising procurement processes and encouraging housing innovation will be key. Existing towns and cities need #regeneration, too. While the #NewTowns programme is a positive long-term plan, it can only be part of a wider strategy. New neighbourhoods in our existing cities can also help spearhead the regeneration effort – as shown by our recent contribution to the transformation of East London’s #RoyalWharf and Paradise Birmingham. We look forward to continuing the discussion and collaborating with this Government as now is the time for the private sector to take a leading role. Thanks to ING Media for organising the event and to everyone who took part in the discussion. Dav Bansal, Partner, Howells | Sophie Bevan, Director of Regeneration, Liverpool City Council | Caroline Compton-James, Deputy Chief Executive, SCAPE | Mike De'Ath, Partner, HTA Design LLP | Gráinne Gilmore, Head of Research, Cluttons | Richard Grocott, Acquisitions Manager, Grainger PLC | Jessica Hardman, President, British Property Federation | Melanie Leech, Chief Executive, British Property Federation | Jason Longhurst, Head of Sustainable Investment & Partnerships, Prologis UK | David Morris, Development Director, Royal London Asset Management | Lucie Murray, Senior Cities Strategist, ING Media | Robert Sloss, CEO, HUB | Stevan Tennant, Development Director, Ballymore | Paul Weston, SVP Regional Head UK, Prologis UK | Damian Wild, Managing Director, ING Media | Katie Saunders, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins | Joanne Roney, Managing Director, Birmingham City Council

🌟 Next up in our "Voices of Leadership" series is Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire. 🌟 “It’s a huge privilege to be Mayor. It’s an amazing job and I’m surprised more people don’t want to do it. 👁️🗨️ My vision is a cleaner, greener West Yorkshire that works for everyone. We have a target of zero carbon by 2038 but to get there we have to tackle our transport problem. Too many people use their cars to get around, so mass transit is at the heart of that plan. It’s a huge £2.5 billion investable proposition to connect all of West Yorkshire, not just in Leeds, and it includes better buses and more active travel too.🚏 🌿 I also want to help businesses to decarbonise their processes and we've got £10 million allocated for that. We're focusing on skills too because there's no point having a retrofit program if you don't have the skills base and the innovation to do that. And we’re also fostering innovation - those fledgling businesses with a great idea – we’re working with universities to support them with seed finance. But my biggest leadership challenge is we haven’t had the leadership from central government. As Mayor I can announce something but businesses won't come with me if there isn’t a clear direction of travel from the centre. That stability of vision is so important. Devolution is a game changer. That's how we can work more collaboratively locally. We're going to get two more Mayors in Yorkshire and I'm hoping that all four Mayors will be a real force of nature when it comes to leading Yorkshire’s new industrial revolution. Our region played a part in the first industrial revolution - we were part of the problem you might say - but we are also going to be the solution.” 🗣 Stay tuned for more inspiring voices in our series! 📍 https://lnkd.in/ewZ-9247 #Leadership #Sustainability #Innovation #WestYorkshire #Devolution #GreenFuture West Yorkshire Combined Authority 3Ci (Cities Commission for Climate Investment)

Stephen Hilton writes about being a creative bureaucrat ahead of our Bristol Ideas creative bureaucracy day, 23 April 2024. 'It seems evident that the era of small, incremental changes has passed. Instead, substantial “paradigm-level” shifts are now imperative to shield communities from the harmful effects of excessively extractive, market-driven approaches that pervade all aspects of life and imperil the planet. 'Transitioning towards a public-commons partnership model of governance is essential, avoiding the commodification of public services and resources. This shift underscores the necessity of fostering collaborative relationships between the public sector, communities, and civil society. By embracing this approach, local authorities can re-prioritise citizens’ long-term well-being. Through co-investment in community-led initiatives, participatory decision-making processes, and resource-sharing, communities are empowered to co-create solutions tailored to their unique needs. This strategy aims to amplify impact by nurturing interconnected networks of locally-driven approaches, departing from traditional top-down solutions that struggle to adapt to the swiftly changing landscape.' Read more. Other speakers include: Robyn Bennett Sir Geoff Mulgan Imandeep Kaur Poku Pipim Osei FRSA Cleo Lake Gabriella Gomez-Mont Nikki Linsell Melissa Mean Idoia Postigo Fuentes Johanna Sieben Sophie Howe.

🏗✨ We need action to bring major regeneration projects forward more quickly. That’s according to our CEO and Co-Chair of the True North network, Robert White, who has spoken to Insider Media about the roadblocks that such projects face and the negative impact this is having on the North’s prosperity. “In addition to the time and cost involved in securing the funding for major projects in the first place, communities in the North appear to also be facing increased bureaucracy throughout the development process”, says Robert. "Feedback from stakeholders in the property and construction industry — particularly at our quarterly Building Links networking events for business leaders — is that the planning system is one of the biggest hindrances to development projects across all sectors. Arguably the most disappointing aspect of how lengthy and bureaucratic it appears to be to bring major development projects forward in the North is how this seems to contrast with some major schemes benefitting other parts of the country — in particular the South East.” ➡ Get Robert’s full perspective: https://lnkd.in/eGDr5EsV ➡ Find out how True North is working to drive progress and address the chasm between Northern productivity and prosperity: https://lnkd.in/eqv-5zf5 #BrabnersTrueNorth

BTY Director James Allen MRICS will be moderating a timely discussion on Unlocking Housing Supply in 2024: An Analysis on Affordable Housing and Public + Private Partnerships at the upcoming Bisnow Ireland Residential Investment and Development Conference on November 21, 2024. This session will delve into the critical need for affordable housing, exploring how today’s owners and investors are innovating in financing and building housing that meets community needs. With insights from public and private sector leaders, the discussion will examine collaborative solutions to address one of the most pressing challenges in housing today. Looking forward to a thought-provoking session with James and the panel as they navigate the path to more accessible and sustainable housing solutions. #SustainableDevelopment #IrelandResidentialDevelopment #BTYInsights