In this episode, which was recorded in January 2025, Niall Gaffney and Marie Hunt speak with Shravan Joshi, Chairman of the Planning and Transport Committee for the City of London and dubbed ‘the guardian of the City of London’. Throughout this discussion, we hear about plans for London City’s latest new skyscraper, The Trellis, and the challenges of protecting heritage, densifying cities & meeting #sustainability requirements whilst ensuring that cities are diverse and inclusive. We also hear why cities must focus on improving energy infrastructure and #retrofitting buildings.

“Policymakers have a duty to make sure the built environment is accessible, inclusive, and welcoming for all. Blending old with new and mixing uses makes for a more interesting place”.

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On this episode, Niall Gaffney is joined by David McRedmond, CEO of An Post, and Kat Hanna, Co-Managing Director of Avison Young London where they discuss topics such as the future of Dublin’s urban landscape. They explore the need for better governance, human-centric planning, and vibrant public spaces while emphasising the importance of infrastructure, city marketing, and housing essential workers to create a thriving, confident city.

“The implementation of the Dublin City Taskforce is elemental to Ireland’s future”

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In this episode with Despina Katsikakis, Global Lead on Total Workplace at Cushman & Wakefield, we covered a range of topics including the changing nature of work, workplace strategy, what the Gen Z generation want from workspaces & neighbourhoods, the socialisation of places and the inclusiveness of cities.

“If you are in real estate, you are actually in hospitality.”

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