Net Zero

11 November 2026

Creating the UK's first environmental services market for SuDS

The GLA and Thames Water aim to cut flood risk in London by delivering 100 sustainable drainage schemes over five years, timed to coincide with planned utility roadworks.

Great Estates, Placemaking

10 November 2026

Great Estates Roundtable #2: How London’s estates evolve

At NLA’s second Great Estates Roundtable, estate owners and placemakers explored how London’s estates can adapt to changing needs while retaining their distinctive character.

Changing face of London, City Dialogues, Work

10 November 2026

NLA x GLA: How can London deliver the offices it needs?

Demand for high-quality offices remains strong, but rising costs make them harder to deliver. NLA and the GLA explore what it will take to build the offices London needs.

Education & Health

10 November 2026

Hope and health on the High Street

Dan Johnson, founder of Saluura and Placemaking London, explores how London’s high streets can support everyday wellbeing and how local evidence can guide where to invest.

Future City Makers

10 November 2026

Five Minutes With... Tom Beardmore

David Taylor talks to Mount Anvil’s Tom Beardmore about Future London Makers and five principles for giving young Londoners a say in how their estates are regenerated.

Technical

04 November 2026

Defining Trust: Integrated design

How can integrated design rebuild public trust? NLA’s Technical Competency Expert Panel considers collaboration, accountability and learning across the built environment.

Placemaking

03 November 2026

Squires at 50: Still 'quietly surprising people'

David Taylor meets Henry Squire to discuss 50 years of Squire & Partners, from Brixton and five-day weeks to the art of quietly surprising people and what comes up next.

Housing

03 November 2026

Pat’s Posts

In his first monthly Pat’s Post, Parklife’s Pat Hayes challenges the housing viability debate and shares views on affordable housing funding and a changing Oxford Street.

Culture

03 November 2026

Remembering Roger Kallman

Kent Jackson and Peter Murray OBE remember Roger Kallman, celebrating his contribution to urban planning and a life enriched by architecture, travel and friendship.

Education & Health

03 November 2026

Health on the High Street: Turning the Principle into Reality

Sarah McCready of Barking Riverside, a sponsor of NLA’s upcoming Health-Creating City research, explores what it takes to bring healthcare to the high street.

Conservation & Heritage

03 November 2026

Retrofit Reads: Reflections on the NLA Retrofit Conference 2026

William Swales of Barr Gazetas reflects on NLA’s Retrofit Conference, exploring how collaboration and a deeper understanding of existing buildings can unlock retrofit.

New London Agenda

03 November 2026

Digital Innovation Prize shortlist announced

Discover the NLA Awards Digital Innovation Prize shortlist. Join us at Guildhall on 19 November to celebrate the winners, with only a few tables remaining. Book now.