
The show where Ackroyd Lowrie's co-founder and director, Oliver Lowrie talks to the people defining the future of our cities. Discussing their background, what drives them and the insights they have learnt along the way. This is a show for investors, developers, planners, consultants and anyone who is interested in how we will work, live and play in the cities of the future and what that means for... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 93 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusinessSociety & Culture | |||

In this episode of Urban Forecast, Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Barry Jessup, Managing Director at Socius and Founder and Chairman of Populate, to unpack what genuine impact looks like in large scale urban development. Barry explains the ... more
In this episode of Urban Forecast, hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd are joined by Simon Ruck, Managing Director at Oxford North Ventures, and Jonathan Kendall, Partner at Fletcher Priest Architects, to explore one of the UK's most ambitious innovatio... more
Jay Morton, Director at Bell Phillips Architects and candidate for the next RIBA President, returns to Urban Forecast for a wide-ranging conversation with Oli and Jon about what it will take to restore architecture's influence in public life. From ba... more
In this episode of Urban Forecast, Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Russell Curtis, Founding Director of RCKa Architects and Director of Project Compass CIC, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of architecture, planning and city-mak... more
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Intelligent and thought provoking. If you live or are interested in LONDON architecture this is highly recommended! Covers planning policy too with a client perspective!
I love this show - practical and tactical advice from the biggest movers and shakers in the industry!!
A must listen for anyone interested in the property market!
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Thoughtful conversations with leaders shaping cities, focusing on how policy, design, and development intersect to influence housing, urban form, and the built environment. Across episodes, guests explore contracting methods, planning codes, long-term value versus short-term cost, and the evolving role of architecture and urban planning in delivering livable, sustainable cities. Notable threads include the economics of tall buildings, timber and regenerative development, AI and data-informed design, and strategies for engaging policymakers early to unlock delivery. The show tends to attract listeners from architecture, planning, and development, offering practical insights for investors, developers, planners, and policy professionals lookin... more
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