Propertyshe Podcast

Nick Walkley

Mar 8, 2024

Exploring urban redevelopment and public service with Nick Walkley at Avison Young. Challenges in local authority management, evolution of workspaces, and life sciences clusters. Urban development complexities, organizational evolution, industry transitions, and financial restructuring. Embracing culture, collaboration, and public-private sector regeneration with global insights

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Long-term commitment to a place aids in enduring changes and value generation over time.

Challenges faced by local authority leaders during financial crises highlight tough decision-making processes.

Advocacy for public-private partnerships blending long-term and short-term gains to overcome obstacles in housing and real estate sector.

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The Importance of Long-Term Commitment in Real Estate Development

Commitment to a place beyond individual assets allows for long-term strategic views, aiding in enduring various changes like political control and capital structures. This commitment, as highlighted by Chris Taylor in the Pammadise development speech, leads to significant dividends and value generation over time, supporting urban regeneration and public-private partnerships.

Two Types of Partnership Board Members

01:48

Introduction

3min

Navigating Challenges in Local Authority Management

13min

Evolution of Workspaces and Life Sciences Clusters

2min

Navigating Challenges in Urban Development

17min

Navigating Organizational Evolution and Industry Transitions

13min

Company's Positive Turnaround After Financial Restructuring

2min

Restructuring for Collaboration and Growth

3min

Embracing Culture and Collaboration

4min

Discussing Public and Private Sector Collaboration for Regeneration with a Senior Leader

2min

Nick Walkley is Principal and UK President at global real estate advisory firm Avison Young. Prior to joining Avison Young in 2021, Nick was Chief Executive of Homes England, the UK Government’s land, development, and housing investor. He led the creation and growth of the new Agency, responsible for the management/delivery of a diverse portfolio including the affordable homes programme, new towns, urban brownfield schemes, support to SMEs and infrastructure funding.

He has served as Chief Executive of two London local authorities, with a focus on building high performing teams during periods of adversity and austerity, and as a seasoned leader, is passionate about fostering strong organisational culture driven by clear values.

In all his roles, Nick has championed the power of urban regeneration and public-private partnership to improve peoples’ everyday lives. An advocate for the dynamism and vitality of cities, Nick is a firm believer that the best way to get to know a city is through its restaurants, bars, and record stores.

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Propertyshe Podcast

Nick Walkley

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Deep dives

The Importance of Long-Term Commitment in Real Estate Development

Transition from Public to Private Sector and Challenges Faced

Importance of Collaborative and Strategic Partnerships

Urban Regeneration and Future City Development

Cultural Shifts and Organizational Restructuring in Real Estate Firms

Two Types of Partnership Board Members

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