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Steve Watts: The Real Cost of Building London’s Skyline
May 5, 2026
33m 26s
Mike Reader MP on Fixing Britain’s Housing System
Apr 20, 2026
43m 12s
Power, Politics and Property with Phineas Harper
Mar 30, 2026
48m 29s
The Future of Regenerative Development with Joe Jack Williams
Dec 8, 2025
28m 46s
How to unblock the system of community funding with Mark Shearer
Dec 1, 2025
34m 00s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5/26 | Steve Watts: The Real Cost of Building London’s Skyline✨ | economicstall buildings+3 | Steve Watts | Council on Tall Buildings and Urban HabitatThe Shard | London | skyscraperscost consultant+3 | — | 33m 26s | |
| 4/20/26 | Mike Reader MP on Fixing Britain’s Housing System✨ | housingpolitics+3 | Mike Reader | Urban ForecastBritish Labour Party+1 | BritainUK | housing deliveryquality issues+2 | — | 43m 12s | |
| 3/30/26 | Power, Politics and Property with Phineas Harper✨ | powerpolitics+5 | Phineas Harper | Urban ForecastGuardian+1 | — | urban developmentcultural leadership+1 | — | 48m 29s | |
| 12/8/25 | The Future of Regenerative Development with Joe Jack Williams✨ | regenerative developmentlow-carbon development+2 | Joe Jack Williams | Urban ForecastRegenerative Strategy+3 | — | architecturedevelopment+1 | — | 28m 46s | |
| 12/1/25 | How to unblock the system of community funding with Mark Shearer✨ | community fundinggrant-giving+4 | Mark Shearer | ActionFunderUrban Forecast | WestminsterUK | ActionFunderWestminster+2 | — | 34m 00s | |
| 11/18/25 | The 1 Percent Housing Trap with Chris Worrall✨ | UK housing crisisland+6 | Chris Worrall | Urban ForecastLSL Partners+1 | UK | housing1 percent housing trap+2 | — | 35m 05s | |
| 11/10/25 | Why London Stopped Building with Nick Cuff✨ | London constructionurban development+3 | Nick Cuff | Urban SketchUrban Forecast | LondonUK | urban planningdevelopment economics+2 | — | 34m 13s | |
| 11/3/25 | Reclaiming Value in Architecture with Hari Phillips✨ | architecturementorship+2 | Hari Phillips | Urban ForecastBell Phillips Architects+3 | — | Bell Phillips ArchitectsMuseum of Architecture+2 | — | 39m 03s | |
| 10/27/25 | Are Architects Being Replaced by AI?✨ | architectureAI+2 | — | Urban ForecastTikTok | — | TikTokdiscontent+1 | — | 14m 43s | |
| 10/20/25 | Michael Clark’s Take on London’s Development Challenge✨ | architecturedevelopment+2 | Michael Clark | Urban ForecastHadley Property Group | London | trustcommunication+2 | — | 34m 00s | |
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| 10/13/25 | Labour’s Housing Delivery Crisis: Planning isn’t the Problem✨ | housingplanning+3 | — | LabourUrban Forecast | London | housebuildingplanning reform+2 | — | 12m 33s | |
| 10/7/25 | The Future of the City of London with Tom Sleigh | In this episode of Urban Forecast, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd are joined by Tom Sleigh, Councillor for Bishopsgate Ward at the City of London Corporation and Chair of the Planning & Transportation Committee. Tom offers an insider’s perspective on how the City is shaping its future. He explains how to balance heritage with tall towers and how the Square Mile is being reimagined as a cultural and leisure destination. He also shares stories from his visit to Ukraine, reflections on ... | 36m 28s | ||||||
| 9/29/25 | Engineering a Greener Future with Steve Webb | In this episode of Urban Forecast, hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Steve Webb, Director of Webb Yates Engineers, at Milieu 134 Old Street, a landmark project by HGG London. Designed around natural materials, Milieu is a workspace that reflects the future of sustainable architecture and the setting becomes part of the conversation itself. Steve shares how projects like Milieu point towards a new way of thinking about construction. He discusses the role of timber and stone in hy... | 27m 00s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | The devastating effect of cars in our cities with Henrietta L. Moore & Arthur Kay | In this episode of Urban Forecast, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Professor Dame Henrietta L. Moore, Founder and Director of the Institute for Global Prosperity at UCL, and Arthur Kay, CEO & Founder of Skyroom. Together they discuss their book Roadkill, which explores the urgent need to rethink our car-dominated cities. From the myths and politics surrounding 15-minute cities to the promises and risks of autonomous vehicles, this conversation challenges us to ask: what ... | 40m 02s | ||||||
| 9/8/25 | The Big Opportunity London Can’t Waste with Jace Tyrrell | In this episode of Urban Forecast, Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd are joined by Jace Tyrrell, Chief Executive of Opportunity London. Jace shares how London can stay ahead in the global race for investment, why it matters that the city works together, and what we need to fix to attract the next wave of funding. From planning delays to public and private collaboration, this episode explores how to unlock billions for housing, transport and regeneration. It is a hopeful but honest look at what Londo... | 28m 47s | ||||||
| 9/1/25 | Housing and Regeneration in Tower Hamlets with David Joyce | In this episode of Urban Forecast, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with David Joyce, Corporate Director of Housing and Regeneration at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. David shares his insights into the challenges and opportunities of housing delivery in London, the importance of regeneration, and the delicate balance between community priorities, developer interests, and government policy. From Tower Hamlets’ impressive track record in housing delivery to the debate around c... | 39m 59s | ||||||
| 8/18/25 | Biobased construction myths & how the UK can keep up with Europe - Anna Lisa McSweeney | In this episode of Urban Forecast, Oli and Jon are joined by Anna Lisa McSweeney, UK Networks Lead at Built by Nature, a pioneering not-for-profit working to accelerate the shift toward biobased construction materials. With a background in architecture and activism, Anna Lisa brings sharp insight into what the UK needs to do to keep up with Europe in timber construction, what myths still cloud the conversation, and how networks, funding, and data are being leveraged to unlock a low-carbon fut... | 33m 22s | ||||||
| 8/4/25 | Building Towns from Scratch with James Scott of Urban and Civic | In this episode of Urban Forecast, hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd are joined by James Scott, Group Director of Strategy and Planning at Urban&Civic plc. From Cold War airfields to thriving new communities, James shares his journey through law, development and the complex world of placemaking in the UK. He explains what it really means to build new places, with early investment, deep engagement and a commitment to long-term thinking. Expect sharp insight on policy, infrastructure, green ... | 44m 45s | ||||||
| 7/21/25 | Reinventing Affordable Living with Paul Rickard, CEO at Pocket Living | In the final episode recorded at UKREiiF 2025, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Paul Rickard, CEO of Pocket Living, to explore bold housing innovation in London. Paul brings a finance-savvy lens to the pressing challenges facing SME developers, explains why Pocket homes defy their compact dimensions, and outlines what is needed from policymakers to truly unlock urban affordability. With insights into planning, politics, risk and design, this is a compelling end to the UKREiiF... | 21m 23s | ||||||
| 7/15/25 | The Future of Inclusive Design and Women in Architecture with Ana McMillin | In this UKREiiF 2025 special episode of Urban Forecast, Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd are joined by Dr Ana McMillin, Director of Architecture at Broadway Malyan, steering committee member of Women in Architecture, and executive member of the Urban Design Group. Despite progress, cities continue to reflect a limited range of lived experiences. Too often, they are shaped by a small group of voices, leaving others excluded from the spaces where they live, work and move. Ana shares her insights fr... | 26m 23s | ||||||
| 7/7/25 | Inside Brent’s Regeneration Project with Alice Lester | In this special UKREiiF 2025 edition of Urban Forecast, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Alice Lester, Director for Neighbourhoods and Regeneration at Brent Council. Alice shares her journey from a geography student fascinated by cities to shaping one of London’s most ambitious regeneration areas. They explore the delicate balance between delivering much-needed homes and protecting local character, the evolving role of green infrastructure, and how policy can either unlock or... | 25m 26s | ||||||
| 6/30/25 | Harlow’s Regeneration Comeback | How Harlow Delivers More Homes with Cllr Dan Swords | In this UKREiiF 2025 special of Urban Forecast, hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Cllr Dan Swords, Leader of Harlow Council, to explore how bold leadership, effective partnerships and a focus on people are driving one of the UK’s most ambitious regeneration stories. From stalled schemes to strategic joint ventures, Dan shares the real challenges and hard won lessons behind delivering housing and town centre renewal in Harlow. An honest, inspiring conversation for anyone passionat... | 20m 13s | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | Building Fairer Cities with Cllr Claire Holland | In this special UKREiiF 2025 edition of Urban Forecast, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Cllr Claire Holland, Leader of the London Borough of Lambeth and Chair of London Councils. From the urgent need for affordable housing to the power of public-private partnerships, Claire shares her bold vision for inclusive growth across London. She reflects on her personal journey rooted in social justice, how collaboration can unlock infrastructure potential, and why Lambeth’s history o... | 17m 36s | ||||||
| 6/16/25 | Is UKREiiF better than Mipim? Did Keir Starmer try to ruin it? | In this special debrief episode of Urban Forecast, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd reflect on the highs and lows of UKREiiF 2025 in Leeds. They explore the atmosphere, key themes and industry sentiment fresh from the event, comparing it to MIPIM, and sharing candid views on policy challenges and developer frustrations. With soundbites from local authority leaders, developers like Pocket Living, and advocates for inclusion like Women in Architecture, this episode tackles the state of UK ho... | 17m 07s | ||||||
| 6/9/25 | Why Places Fail - and How to Build Ones That Don’t with Martyn Evans | In this episode of Urban Forecast, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Martyn Evans, Creative Director at Landsec, to explore how developers can create meaningful and enduring places, not just buildings. Martyn shares the story of his unconventional entry into property through The Truman Brewery, and how authenticity, reuse, and patient vision can unlock extraordinary long-term value. He explains why developers must think beyond spreadsheets, why storytelling is an essential to... | 46m 28s | ||||||
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