The Green Room: Questions That Matter Most In Business

What makes a great place to live and work? With Andy Burnham and Jo Ahmed

Sep 8, 2022

Explore what makes a place attractive to live and work, including factors like atmosphere, economic growth, and job opportunities. Discover Manchester's transformation and its industrial history, as well as the importance of connectivity for the Northern Powerhouse. Learn how sporting events shape cities and promote local pride, with examples like the Commonwealth Games and the Rugby League World Cup.

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Quick takeaways

A great place to live and work is defined by its people, as they contribute to the overall sense of community and warmth.

Another crucial aspect of a great place to live and work is infrastructure and connectivity, with Manchester aiming to create a highly integrated, convenient, and affordable public transportation network.

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The Importance of People

A great place to live and work is defined by its people, as they contribute to the overall sense of community and warmth. Manchester is known for its friendly and welcoming residents, creating a city that feels like home to both locals and visitors. The sense of camaraderie and support among the people of Manchester is invaluable and adds to the city's appeal.

Introduction

4min

What Makes a Great Place to Live and Work

20min

Opportunities, Environment, and Industrial History: Manchester's Transformation

5min

The Importance of Connectivity and International Perspective for the Northern Powerhouse

2min

Comparisons to Manchester and the Commonwealth Games

2min

The Impact of Sports Events on Cities and Their Identity

7min

Beautiful green spaces. Vibrant high street. Good schools. Easy commutes. We all look for different things when weighing up where to live and work. Some parts of the UK have always been seen as more attractive than others. How can we change that? How could the plan to ‘level up’ get us there?

Tune in to find out…

· Why Andy and Jo can’t see themselves living anywhere else but Manchester

· What Andy sees as the key markers of success when it comes to ‘levelling up’

· Why Jo thinks creativity is key to attracting people to a place

· The best (and worst) gifts our guests have ever received

Enjoyed the episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: Deloitte.co.uk/GreenRoomPodcasts

Guests: Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester and Jo Ahmed, partner and leader of the Global Employer Services practice at Deloitte, Manchester

Hosts: George Parrett and Lizzie Elston

Technical support: Deloitte Digital team and Creative Studio

Original music: Ali Barrett

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