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 London needs to do next.


KEY TAKEAWAYS

London gives people space to be themselves, which sets it apart from other global cities

Opportunity London connects investors with projects to help get developments off the ground

The real competition is with cities like New York and Singapore, not other parts of the UK

Planning delays are a major barrier that push investors to faster-moving markets

Boroughs and developers need to collaborate more to unlock bigger opportunities

There is growing demand for mixed use places, greener streets and better transport

London's planning system must become more flexible so buildings can adapt over time

Public private partnerships can work, but many councils need support to get investor ready


 BEST MOMENTS

“We will become the poster child globally of mixed use.”

“Our competition is Singapore, Paris, parts of the US.”

“If it takes 12 years here and 2 years in the US, capital will go elsewhere.”

“We are London's Cupid, matchmaking capital with projects.”


VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.ackroydlowrie.com 

https://opportunity.london/ 


EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXT

Reinventing Affordable Living with Paul Rickard, CEO at Pocket Living

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyE1R-IZgdQ 

Inside Brent’s Regeneration Project with Alice Lester

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGRh8HgX0to 


ABOUT THE HOSTS

Jon Ackroyd and Oliver Lowrie, the visionary hosts of Urban Forecast, bring their expertise from leading their innovative practice, Ackroyd Lowrie. Known for pushing the boundaries in urban design, Jon and Oliver use their podcast to delve into the future of cities, sharing insights from their work on projects that emphasise sustainability, community, and transformative architecture. Through Urban Forecast, they engage listeners with discussions on how architecture and design shape urban living, aiming to inspire new ways of thinking about the spaces around us.


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