Grow Places
by Grow Places
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- 🇿🇦ZA · Investing#175500 to 3K
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250 to 1.5K🎙 ~2x weekly·61 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
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500 to 3K🇿🇦100% - Active Followers
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GP 67: Live Life in the Yellow: with Nick Searl
Jul 28, 2026
1h 03m 43s
GP 66: Built Environment Sector is Critical to UK Growth: with Nick McKeogh of NLA
Jul 7, 2026
46m 11s
GP 65: Communicate in Primary Colours: Plain English in Complex Institutions, with Muyiwa Oki of Mace
Jun 23, 2026
35m 56s
GP 64: Team London: Why is London Such a Draw with Rose Wangen-Jones of London and Partners
Jun 2, 2026
35m 08s
GP 63: Building for Society: with Simon Henley of Henley Halebrown
May 19, 2026
53m 45s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/28/26 | GP 67: Live Life in the Yellow: with Nick Searl | Nick Searl spent over two decades at Argent, where he played a central role in the development of King's Cross, one of the UK's most significant regeneration projects. He now advises Urban Partners, a Copenhagen based investment business, on large scale urban regeneration across Europe. Reflecting on a Radio 4 programme about the lost art of getting lost, Nick makes the case for a different relationship with uncertainty, one where the goal isn't to eliminate risk but to become comfortable wor... | 1h 03m 43s | ||||||
| 7/7/26 | built environmentUK growth+3 | Nick McKeogh | NLA | London | built environmentUK growth+5 | — | 46m 11s | ||
| 6/23/26 | communicationarchitecture+3 | Muyiwa Oki | MaceRIBA | — | architectureinstitution reform+4 | — | 35m 56s | ||
| 6/2/26 | Londoncity branding+3 | Rose Wangen-Jones | London and Partners | LondonSouthwark | Londonbranding+4 | — | 35m 08s | ||
| 5/19/26 | architecturesociety+3 | Simon Henley | Henley HalebrownBuilding for Society | Perseverance Works, East London | architecturesociety+5 | — | 53m 45s | ||
| 4/28/26 | architectureurban design+4 | Tom Holbrook | 5th Studio | Olympic ParkStratford+2 | architectureurban design+5 | — | 34m 12s | ||
| 4/14/26 | urban designcommunity engagement+3 | Stephanie Edwards | Urban SymbioticsGrow Places Podcast | — | urban designcommunity engagement+3 | — | 38m 42s | ||
| 3/31/26 | socio-economic developmentemployment opportunities+3 | Christian Søndergaard | Saxogade | Copenhagen | Copenhagensocio-economic street+3 | — | 42m 16s | ||
| 3/17/26 | placemakingurban design+3 | Hilary Satchwell | Tibbalds Planning and Urban Design | — | placemakingurban design+3 | — | 38m 14s | ||
| 3/3/26 | urban regenerationleadership+3 | Gerry Hughes | Gerry Hughes Consulting | BelfastBristol | urban regenerationleadership+5 | — | 42m 43s | ||
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| 2/17/26 | urban regenerationneighborhood change+3 | Jesse Shapins | Urban PartnersSidewalk Labs | New YorkBerlin+2 | urban regenerationneighborhood change+5 | — | 41m 07s | ||
| 2/3/26 | AItechnology+4 | John Williams | Scail UK | — | AIbuilt environment+5 | — | 42m 17s | ||
| 1/13/26 | heritagetownscape+3 | Ailish Killilea | The Townscape Consultancy | IrelandLondon | heritagetownscape+5 | — | 36m 52s | ||
| 12/9/25 | local governmentpublic service+3 | Pooja Agrawal | Public Practice | MumbaiUK | local governmentPooja Agrawal+5 | — | 40m 01s | ||
| 11/25/25 | architecturedesign+3 | Paul Monaghan | AHMM | — | architecturedesign+6 | — | 38m 54s | ||
| 11/11/25 | GP 52: UK Politics, Housing, Growth: with Kevin McKeever of Lowick Group | In this episode, Tom Larsson is joined by Kevin McKeever, Managing Director of Lowick Group, a leading strategic communications and public affairs consultancy working at the intersection of development, politics, and community. Kevin also recently co-founded Hedry, a cross-party consultancy focused on building resilience in the built environment. This wide-ranging and honest conversation unpacks the urgent challenges facing the UK’s housing and planning system, from viability and delivery to ... | 40m 20s | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | GP 51: Place Personality: with Denz Ibrahim of Legal & General IM | In this insightful episode of the Grow Places Podcast, Tom Larsson sits down with one of the most forward-thinking voices in the UK real estate sector – Denz Ibrahim of Legal & General. As Head of Futuring & Place, Denz shares how he and his team are turning traditional development models on their head by embedding creativity, community, and customer-centric design into every layer of placemaking. We dive into Foundry, Legal & General’s innovative co-working and micro-enterp... | 47m 52s | ||||||
| 10/7/25 | GP 50: How to Turn Big Ideas into Better Places: Architecture and Impact with Kai-Uwe Bergmann of BIG | In this milestone 50th episode of the Grow Places Podcast, host Tom Larsson sits down with renowned architect Kai-Uwe Bergmann, Partner at BIG, to explore the interplay between design, place-making, and global urban transformation. Recorded at BIG’s London studio, this episode dives into: The evolution of BIG’s London office and its roots in the Google King’s Cross and Serpentine Pavilion projectsBIG’s philosophy of context-driven design, balancing global thinking with local relevancePowerful... | 45m 47s | ||||||
| 9/23/25 | GP 49: How to unlock Co-Living: Redefining Urban Living with James Armitage-Hobbs of DP9 | In this episode of the Grow Places podcast, Tom Larsson sits down with James Armitage-Hobbs, Director at DP9, to ask a big question: What role does co-living play in the future of our cities? They explore: How co-living has evolved over the past decade from a niche idea into a recognised housing model.Why loneliness, affordability, and housing shortages make professionally managed shared living so relevant today.The planning and policy challenges of a use class that doesn’t neatly fit existin... | 32m 34s | ||||||
| 9/9/25 | GP 48: Can Architects Stay Relevant? AI and More with Keir Regan Alexander of Arka Works | In this episode of the Grow Places podcast, Tom Larsson sits down with Keir Regan Alexander of Arka Works to ask a big question: Can architects stay relevant in the age of AI? They explore: Why architects need to move beyond aesthetics to embrace responsibility, coordination, and strategy.How AI tools—from masterplanning software to generative models—are reshaping design practice.The risk of architecture being reduced to “product” and how the profession can push back.The evolving role of the ... | 50m 54s | ||||||
| 7/22/25 | GP 47: The Barbican: The Future of Culture and Place with Pip Simpson | In this episode of the Grow Places Podcast, Tom Larsson sits down with Pip Simpson, Director of Buildings and Renewal, at the Barbican. They explore the evolving role of cultural institutions in shaping cities, fostering creativity, and building community. Pip shares insights from her experience at major UK institutions, discusses the Barbican’s unique mixed-use design, and reveals plans for its ambitious revitalization. From architecture and accessibility to programming and public engagement... | 44m 25s | ||||||
| 7/8/25 | GP 46: Why Tribes Matter: Human Centric Real Estate Events with Rob Marten of SPACE+ | In this episode of the Grow Places Podcast, we sit down with Rob Marten, co-founder of SPACE+, to explore why tribes — small, intentional communities — are at the heart of human-centric real estate events. Rob reflects on his journey from organising a village music festival called “Twigstock” as a teenager to co-creating SPACEUK, one of the UK’s most distinctive property events. Through candid stories and industry insights, he explains how smaller, more focused gatherings help challenge assum... | 39m 01s | ||||||
| 6/24/25 | GP 45: We Have To Change the Real Estate Industry and The World: with Kristian Riis of Volcano | In this energising episode of the Grow Places podcast, Tom Larsson speaks with Kristian Riis—former rock musician and founder of creative placemaking agency Volcano —about the urgent need to rethink how we shape our cities, communities, and lives. From life on tour with his band Nephew to working alongside governments, cultural entrepreneurs, and the King of Bhutan, Kristian shares how his passion for togetherness has evolved into a mission to transform the built environment. He unpacks the l... | 38m 40s | ||||||
| 6/10/25 | GP 44: Unlocking Major Regeneration: with Sophie Rosier of Savills | In this episode of the Grow Places Podcast, host Tom Larsson sits down with Sophie Rosier, Head of London Mixed Use, Development, at Savills to explore the evolving landscape of city-making. From her early days at Television Centre to leading complex regeneration projects like Brent Cross Town, Sophie shares how passion, collaboration, and strategic vision are reshaping London’s urban fabric. They discuss the increasing complexity of unlocking major mixed-use developments, the role of long-te... | 36m 51s | ||||||
| 5/28/25 | GP 43: Regeneration Needs Trust: Partnerships with Kat Hanna of Avison Young | In this new episode of the Grow Places Podcast, we explore one of the most critical but often overlooked elements of successful regeneration: trust. Kat Hanna, Co-Managing Director (London) at Avison Young, joins us to talk about her journey from public policy into real estate, and how meaningful partnerships—rooted in trust—are essential for delivering real, long-term change in our towns and cities. 🎯 We cover: How regeneration strategies must evolve beyond physical designThe role of inclusi... | 38m 33s | ||||||
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Chart history for Grow Places
Peaked at #175 in South Africa, currently #175 in South Africa.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | — | #175 | #175 | — |
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.