We have today launched a manifesto, on behalf of WPA and CPA members, calling on the next Mayor of London to realise central London’s potential for economic growth, jobs and new workspace.
Ahead of the Mayoral election on 2 May, London Property Alliance sets out five ways through which the successful candidate can work with the property industry to ensure that London retains its position as a leading global city amid fierce competition to attract world-class businesses and talent.
The Alliance is calling on the next Mayor to utilise their powers over planning, economic development and transport to unleash central London’s economic potential and drive employment. This includes adopting a more flexible approach to development in the capital's Central Activities Zone (CAZ+), to securing a long-term funding package for TfL and delivering a clear vision to make London a global life sciences superpower.
Read coverage of LPA’s Mayoral Manifesto in EG (£) and look out for our forthcoming research from Arup which explores the growth scenarios for the capital’s CAZ+.
Sign up for the launch of London Property Alliance's upcoming report, AI and the Built Environment. This major piece of research explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting jobs and skills within the property industry and what those from within the sector see as its key opportunities and challenges.
The breakfast seminar - hosted in the auditorium of Arup's London headquarters - will explore the key themes of the report, including how property professionals can maximise the benefits from AI for enhancing efficiency, productivity and innovation. Speakers to be announced shortly.
The research was commissioned by commissioned by the by CPA and WPA NextGen committees and supported by our NextGen champion G&T. However, the report and launch event are open to the wider membership.
Date: Wednesday 29 May
Time: 8:00am – 10:00am
Venue: Arup, 80 Charlotte Street, Bloomsbury, W1T 4Qs
NextGen members (those with up to 10 years industry experience) of CPA and WPA are invited to join our annual NextGen Summer Reception. This year’s reception will be held on the terrace of G&T's London headquarters in Fitzrovia and will feature a keynote speech from Muyiwa Oki, the youngest-ever President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
The CPA and WPA NextGen programmes support and champion the next generation of industry leaders in the City and West End’s property industries. We organise bespoke events, research and engagement designed for younger staff at CPA and WPA member companies. For more information and to join this young professionals network, please contact NextGen@cwpa.org.uk.
Date: Wednesday 17 July
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (speeches start at 6.30pm)
Venue: Gardiner & Theobald, 10 South Crescent, WC1E 7BD
In Case You Missed it: Research & Thought Leadership
On the back of our recent Global Cities Survey, our Chief Economic Advisor Alexander Jan has written a piece inOn London about the capital's role as a global leader in attracting foreign direct investment.
Our sixth and final Diversifying Real Estate guidebook series sets out recommendations on how to make companies and real estate projects more inclusive for religious people.
For International Women's Day, we celebrated the women shaping London's built environment with the release of our podcast, Shaping London – The Women Who Define Our Spaces.
In advance of the Spring Budget, we wrote to the Chancellor on behalf of WPA and CPA members calling for for the extension of Business Rates relief and further fiscal devolution for London to help improve the capital’s economic, social and environmental outlook, acting as a catalyst for UK growth.
On behalf of CPA and WPA members, the Alliance has submitted representations to the London Borough of Camden’s Draft Camden Local Plan 2024. The response was developed by Gerald Eve and LPA’s Camden Working Group and Knowledge Quarter Liaison Group members. Among the series of recommendations made in the response are the removal of its mixed-use policy and the provision of greater clarity on Carbon Optioneering.
Future of London is a not-for-profit organisation company developing a more inclusive built environment through knowledge, networks and leadership.
Through its Emerging Talent Programme, Future of London is also looking for companies which could offer paid work experience to ethnically diverse talent for a period of six to nine months. Please contact elaine@futureoflondon.org.uk to find out more and register your interest. Read more here.
Creative Industries Property Summit
Movers & Shakers is hosting a summit in recognition ofthe significant role that the creative industries play in UK socio-economic growth. London Property Alliance Chief Economic Advisor Alexander Jan will be one of the speakers.
Date: Tuesday 7 May
Time: 8.30am - 5:30pm
Venue: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG
Movers & Shakers is a membership forum which provide premium events that bring together the real estate industry and the public sector. Find out more here.
This annual event brings together industry leaders, policy makers and trailblazers to share latest thinking and help drive equitable and sustainable investment and development across the city.
The focus for LREF 2024 is Reimagine, where they will challenge the industry to look at new models for funding, delivery and management to support the key challenges of our times.
As a key partner to LREF we are able to offer WPA and CPA members £100 off ticket prices using the code: LPALREF
Date: Wednesday 25 September
Venue: Guildhall, 71 Basinghall St, London EC2V 7HH
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