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Lecture: “Challenges of gentrification – how can urban regeneration be equitable” by Prof Jim Coleman | Monday, March 24, 2025 at 16:00 in M416 (Robin Evans Room)

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When: Monday, 24th of March 2025 at 4pm

Where: M416 (Robin Evans Room), Marylebone Campus, University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LS

Prof Jim Coleman is head of Economic Advisory at WSP and also a professor of professional practice in the School of Architecture and Cities at the University of Westminster. For many years Jim has advised both public and private sector organisations – in the UK and internationally – on the economics of large-scale spatial planning and real estate projects. This includes developing strategies to maximise both economic and social impacts of development and to adjust development programmes and phasing to better reflect a balance of commercial, financial and wider social interests. Jim will draw upon his professional experience to provide insights into how spatial and real estate plans can be shaped to address multiple priorities, as well as reflecting on emerging approaches to creating and measuring social value through development.

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Inaugural Lecture: Prof. Peter Sharratt, School of Architecture + Cities | Monday, February 10 at 18:00 (GMT) | M416 (Robin Evans Room), Marylebone Campus

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When: Monday, 10th of February 2025 at 6pm (GMT)

Where: M416 (Robin Evans Room), Marylebone Campus, University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LS + Online

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Peter Sharratt, Ma, DipArc, MSt IDBE (Cantab), RIBA, MIET, FRSA,

Professor of Practice, University of Westminster

Peter will make the case for a new design imperative, Strategic Design, in addressing the global growth challenges we face by applying design and systems thinking to solving complex and often contradictory problems. Drawing from his international professional experience leading a niche Strategic Design and Planning consultancy, he will explain what strategic design means, how it’s being deployed in practice and importantly, how architects’ unique skills can play a leading role in shaping the real-world solutions that make a difference. Examples include net zero transition strategies for organisations and cities in the Gulf region, policy innovation and post war recovery planning for Kyiv, and new approaches for economic infrastructure and urban development for emerging economies across Africa and SE Asia based.

Professional Practice Profile: With a background in award winning passive and low energy building design, Peter has held appointments at senior levels in international blue-chip design, engineering and management consultancies before setting up Fhoras Consulting, a niche strategic design consultancy advising cities, business and governments on sustainable development, economic infrastructure, climate resilience, Net Zero transition and inclusive, green growth strategies.