Is communication the key to solving Britain's housing crisis?

About this episode

The episode discusses how improved communication can help resolve conflicts between public opinion and housing development in Britain.

In this episode of E+T of the Page, Tim Fry, Jack Loughran, Tanya Weaver, and guest Oliver Deed, co-founder of communications consultancy ECF, explore why public opinion and the built environment are often at odds—and how better communication could help bridge the gap. The discussion ranges from the challenges of planning major infrastructure and housing projects to the role of developers in ensuring local communities are happy with their projects. From HS2 to local housing schemes, the conve...

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Fry, Jack Loughran, Tanya Weaver

Guest: Oliver Deed

Topics covered

• communication
• housing crisis
• public opinion
• infrastructure
• local communities
• developers

Keywords

• housing crisis
• communication
• public opinion
• infrastructure
• local communities
• developers
• planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ECF

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