Propertyshe Podcast Nick Walkley
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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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Challenges of Running Local Authorities
- The job of a local authority chief executive is now one of the hardest leadership roles imaginable.
- They must navigate diverse services and make difficult choices due to stretched resources.
Paradise Development Example
- Chris Taylor from Federated Hermes gave a speech about the Paradise development in Birmingham.
- He highlighted the importance of long-term commitment to a place, even with changing partnerships and political control.
Government's Role in Housing
- Governments need an institution focused on intervening in the housing market.
- This institution should have both public and private expertise and be at arm's length from government.