This seminar, held at Quardum Global’s 11 Belgrave, provided an exclusive preview of our upcoming report Social Value in the Built Environment which seeks to define, measure and communicate social value as well as establish industry-wide guidance.
Attendees heard from the report’s author Cecilia Lindström, Future Places Studios, who provided an overview of the key findings and recommendations. Our panellists then explored social value as an investment, the benefits of attracting diverse talent, the need for clearer policy guidance and how best to engageme with local communities.
Our speakers included:
- Ross Sayers, CPA Chair and Head of Development Management, Landsec
- Katy Ghahremani, LPA DEI Committee Co-Chair, WPA Board & Partner, Make Architects (panel chair)
- Wesley Ankrah, LPA DEI Committee & Director – Social Value, Savills
- Natalie Evans, Head of Responsible Procurement, Westminster City Council
- Neil Kirby, Assistant Director Sustainable Growth, London Borough of Southwark
- Azzees Minott, Chief Operating Officer, 2-3 Degrees
- Alexander Morris, WPA Planning and Sustainability Committee & Managing Director, BGO
Following the seminar, attendees had the opportunity to tour the building, which includes public realm improvements, urban re-greening and the provision of 14,000 sq ft of communal spaces.
Our panel, from L to R: Wesley Ankrah, Alexander Morris, Natalie Evans, Azzees Minott, and Neil Kirby
Our panellists and panel chair Katy Ghahremani
Cecilia Lindström providing a presentation on the report
Attendees touring Quardum Global’s 11 Belgrave
Our Social Value in the Built Environment report has been spearheaded by the LPA Divesity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. Find out more about our DEI Committee here:
Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DEI) committee
