Q1 Economic Outlook
Sponsored by Cundall
Join the group for our first Economic Outlook event of the year as we explore the critical role of the built environment in fostering social value and community well-being. It will bring together industry leaders, urban planners, architects, policymakers, and community advocates to discuss innovative strategies and best practices for creating inclusive, sustainable, and socially beneficial spaces.
Join us for an engaging evening as we explore the vital role of social value in shaping sustainable, inclusive, and resilient communities. This event will bring together thought leaders, practitioners, and community advocates to discuss how social value can be embedded in urban development — from policy to real-world application.
Key Topics Include:
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Defining Social Value — What does social value mean, and why is it crucial for the future of our cities
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Community Engagement — How to meaningfully involve local communities in planning and development processes.
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Sustainable Design — Merging environmental sustainability with social value to create thriving, future-proof places.
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Case Studies — Inspiring examples of projects that have successfully delivered social value, with lessons learned.
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Policy and Regulation — The evolving role of government policies and regulations in supporting social value outcomes.
Event Format:
The evening will feature keynote talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, offering attendees the chance to connect with experts, share experiences, and collaborate on innovative approaches to embedding social value in development.
Speakers:
To be announced soon — stay tuned!
Programme:
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5:30pm – Arrivals and networking
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6:15pm – Welcome and panel discussion
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7:45pm – Networking continues
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8:00pm – Close
Whether you’re working in urban development, architecture, local government, or community leadership, this event is a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding and be part of the conversation on building better, more equitable places.
Speakers
Jamie Quinn - Sustainability Director
Jamie joined Related Argent in 2023 as Sustainability Director and is responsible for environmental, social and governance (ESG) across all its projects. He is particularly focused on helping Brent Cross Town become a net zero town by 2030 and King’s Cross to become net zero carbon by 2035.
A Chartered Environmentalist and Full Member of IEMA with more than 20 years’ experience, Jamie is experienced in developing partnerships with industry, academia and third sector organisations to achieve key ESG goals.
Before joining Related Argent, Jamie held leadership roles at multinational organisations including EQUANS, ENGIE, Cofely GDF-SUEZ and Balfour Beatty, implementing ESG programmes across the built environment sector. He is the former Chairperson of Our Park Life Community Interest Company on The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and is a current Board member of Urban Partners at King’s Cross.
Vivienne King - Founder, Impactful Places
Vivienne has over 30 years’ leadership experience in the real estate industry, with a focus on retail and living. The former CEO of Revo the retail and leisure real estate trade body, the former CEO of Soho Housing Association and group retail property business, Soho Ltd and a management board member of the Crown Estate, where she spent over 20 years of her career.
She is now a strategic advisor running Impactful Places, an NED and a well-recognised voice in real estate, speaking out on industry issues as diverse as place-based social impact, business rates reform and retail and leisure innovation, all about securing vibrant aspirational town centres. Place shaping and social and environmental sustainability has run through her career, having taken the Crown Estate into an industry leading position with integrated sustainability, led development of a social value framework for retail at Revo, was real estate lead at The Good Economy impact advisors and has had grassroots experience of providing affordable living in a famously urban environment.
Sponsors
Cundall
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