Westminster: On Location

On Location

Thursday 12 September 2024
13:00 - 19:00

£394.80 (Incl. VAT)

This NLA On Location conference presents the transformation of Westminster, in association with the City of Westminster and sponsored by Arcadis.

Home to some of London’s most famous high streets, Westminster is adapting to new lifestyle patterns and shopping behaviours to attract people back to the city centre. This On Location conference brings together industry voices, local authorities, developers and major stakeholders to provide updates on sustainable strategies, placemaking initiatives, and ongoing projects.

What are the strategies to deliver sustainable developments and neighbourhoods in the borough? Facing multiple challenges and emerging ‘retrofit first’ approaches, how can public realm enhancements and retail destinations revitalise Westminster’s high streets?

Join us to hear how Westminster is evolving and creating a vibrant, fair, and sustainable urban environment.

Programme

13:00
Registration and refreshments

Session 1: Sustainable neighbourhoods – policy and practice

13:30
Welcome from Chair

Catherine Staniland, Director, NLA

13:35
Keynote: Strategy across the Council

Debbie Jackson, Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Planning, Westminster City Council

13:45
Sustainable Development and Placeshaping

James Green, Director of Development, Westminster City Council

Setereh Neshati, Head of Development, Westminster City Council

13:55
Ebury Bridge & Meanwhile Projects

Emily Berwyn, Chief Executive, Meanwhile Space

14:05
Panel discussion and Q&A

Emily Berwyn, Meanwhile Space

Cllr Geoff Barraclough, Cabinet Member for Planning & Economic Development

Cllr Ryan Jude, Cabinet Member for Climate, Ecology & Culture

Krystin Shwendel-Smith, Associate Director, Buckley Gray Yeoman

15:00
End - 30 minute break

Session 2: Revitalising Westminster – public realm strategies

15:30
Welcome from Chair

Catherine Staniland, Director, NLA

15:35
Keynote: The economic context of place shaping

Stella Abani MBE, Director of Economy and Skills, Westminster City Council

15:45
Revitalising Britain’s most famous High Streets: overview

Richie Gibson, Director of Culture & Place Shaping, Westminster City Council

15:55
Revitalising Britain’s most famous High Streets: Regent Street

Daisy Narayanan, Director of Public Realm, The Crown Estate

16:05
Panel discussion and Q&A

Richie Gibson, Director of Culture & Place Shaping, Westminster City Council

Mark Williams, Deputy Chief Executive, HOLBA

Jaclyn Kaloczi, Senior Landscape Architect, BDP

17:00
End - 30 minute break

17:30

Walking Tours

Please see tour options below

18:30
Networking and drinks

Walking tours

A) Heritage: This tour will focus on a selection of listed heritage buildings in Westminster, where participants will hear about the council’s stewardship of their historic building stock.

Stops: Lillington Gardens, National Audit office, Ebury Edge

Contributors: Francesco Ferrari, Associate Structural Engineer, ARUP; Westminster City Council

B) Hubs of activity: This tour will cover hubs of activity in the area of Victoria, looking at how clusters of food, business, retail, fashion, workplaces and leisure are bringing new energy to the area.

Stops: Victoria Station, Hub Victoria, Eccleston Yards, Ebury Edge

Contributors: Alison Gregory, Director of Placeshaping and Sustainability, London HQ; Morrow + Lorraine; Francesco Ferrari, Associate Structural Engineer, ARUP; Westminster City Council

C) Central Westminster Projects: On this tour we will learn about some key projects and developments in the very centre of Westminster, from mixed-use to office and the public realm.

Stops: The Broadway, Christchurch Gardens, Greycoat Stores, Ebury Edge

Contributors: David Vazquez Rossainz, Associate Director, WSP; Ben Salter, Associate Director, SPPARC; Francesco Ferrari, Associate Structural Engineer, ARUP; Westminster City Council