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!
Episodes
40 episodes
GP 40: PropTech’s Origin Story and What Next: with Faisal Butt of Pi Labs
In this episode, Tom Larsson speaks with Faisal Butt, founder of Pi Labs, about the evolution of PropTech and real estate venture capital. Faisal reflects on his journey from a tech-driven background to pioneering investments in property techno...
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30:39
GP 39: What’s The Problem You Are Trying to Solve? with James Pellatt of Digital Trees
In this episode of the Grow Places Podcast, host Tom Larsson speaks with James Pellatt, founder of Digital Trees and former Director of Innovation at GPE, about the deep structural inefficiencies in real estate—and how data and technology can b...
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Episode 39
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41:31
GP 38: Pleasure in The Simple Things: with Emily Wright of CREtech
In this episode of the Grow Places Podcast, host Tom Larsson sits down with journalist and CREtech's Head of Content, Emily Wright, to explore the evolving narratives around real estate, design, and the human experience of ...
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Episode 38
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44:27
GP 37: Where Two Things Meet Something Else Happens: with Tom & James Teatum of Noiascape
Welcome to the Grow Places Podcast, where we explore the virtuous circle of people, growth, and place. Hosted by our founder, Tom Larsson, this episode takes a deep dive into architecture, development, and urban living with Tom...
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Episode 37
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43:43
GP 36: Finding a Voice to Grow Places: with Angela Crowther of Arup
Discover the transformational power of purposeful design with Angela Crowther, a director at Arup, as she shares her journey from engineering to master planning and how her work in post-tsunami Indonesia reshaped her perspective on community re...
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35:16
GP 35: Urban Integration from Policy to Pavements: with Lucy Musgrave of Publica
In this episode of the Grow Places Podcast, host Tom Larsson is joined by Lucy Musgrave, founder of Publica, to explore the intricate relationship between urban policy, design, and real-world impact.From shaping Lond...
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46:39
GP 34: Beyond the Gloss: Authentic Visual Place Storytelling: with Nicholas Worley of Fletcher Priest Architects
In this episode of the Grow Places Podcast, host Tom Larsson speaks with Nicholas Worley, partner at Fletcher Priest Architects and a passionate photographer, about the power of authenticity in visual storytelling for architecture...
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Episode 34
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36:29
GP 33: Economics to Reflect Modern Life: with Leading Economist Bridget Rosewell CBE
Discover how traditional economics is being reshaped to meet the complexities of modern life with the pioneering insights of Bridget Rosewell CBE. Bridget shares her journey from the classrooms of Oxford University to leading infrastructure pro...
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Episode 33
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43:34
GP 32: Will your business survive the future? With Richard Pickering of Cushman & Wakefield
Be as provocative as you dare towards the Real Estate Industry ... Will your business survive the future?Discover the future of real estate with Richard Pickering, the Head of Innovation for Cushman & Wakefield in the EMEA region. E...
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Episode 32
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46:35
GP 31: Every Project Needs a Good Client: with Colm Lacey of Soft Cities and NCC
Every project needs a good client, so today we hear from one! Colm Lacey, whose deep experience being a Client on built environment projects in public housing and education for entities such as Brick By Brick, provides the insights...
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Episode 31
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41:24
GP 30: Empowering Female Talent: with Vanessa Murray of The Circle Partnership
Ever wondered how to empower female talent in real estate ?Join us as Vanessa Murray, a former music student turned senior asset manager, shares her inspiring journey from having zero industry connections to managing high-profile projec...
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Episode 30
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38:38
GP 29: National Park City: with Director Mark Cridge
What happens if our cities are National Parks? We're joined by Mark Cridge, the director of the National Park City Foundation, as we explore this bold vision, using London as a ground-breaking example. Almost half of London is gree...
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Episode 29
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43:55
GP 28: Consensus Building: Planning Urban Development with David Morris of DP9
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 path from a geography student to an influentia...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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39:27
GP 27: Truman Brewery 10: Not Conventional Landlords: with Steve from the Truman Brewery
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 Brick Lane, Spitalfields, and Banglatown, th...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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37:55
GP 26: Truman Brewery 09: Change can be a good thing: with Henley Halebrown
Change can be a good thing ... Ever wondered how historic neighbourhoods evolve while preserving their character and enhancing their public benefit? 🎧 Grow Places Podcast episode DROP - Catch it here now! www.growplaces.com/po...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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31:01
GP 25: Truman Brewery 08: Local Community Wealth Building: with Volterra Partners
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, and Tom Larsson, the development manager from G...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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39:41
GP 24: Truman Brewery 07: Continuing 350 Years of Adaptable Industrial Heritage: with Carmody Groarke
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 East London, host Tom Larsson is in discussio...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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32:22
GP 23: Truman Brewery 06: Making Places Work Well for People and Planet: with Arup
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, community impact, and innovative design are helping ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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52:33
GP 22: Truman Brewery 05: Connected Places and Flexible Spaces: with Morris + Company
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 Jonathan from Morris + Co unrave...
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Episode 22
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56:08
GP 21: Truman Brewery 04: Opening up: Landscape & Public Realm with Spacehub
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 work on the Landscape and Public Realm d...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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56:00
GP 20: Truman Brewery 03: Enhancing Heritage and Cultural Places: with Chris Dyson Architects
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 remarkable transformation of the Trum...
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Episode 20
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31:46
GP 19: Truman Brewery 02: How Research Can Help Foster Community: with Anna Mansfield of Publica
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 team's extensive research and the...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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37:58
GP 18: Truman Brewery 01: People, Place, Community: Masterplan with Buckley Gray Yeoman
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, broadcasting from the iconic Truman Brewer...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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51:30
GP 17: Place Purpose and Why it's Essential: with Joy Nazzari of DNCO
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 experiences and cultural insights into th...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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41:08
GP 16: Incremental Victories for a Sustainable Future: with Mel Allwood of Arup
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 conversation uncovers the delicate dance be...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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33:51