The Truman Brewery
Grow Places appointed Development Manager for the Truman Brewery in East London
"We are excited to work in partnership with the Truman Brewery and local people in Brick Lane, Spitalfields and Banglatown.
Together we aim to evolve the site in an authentic and sustainable way, so that the Truman Brewery continues as a vibrant and diverse place open to locals, Londoners and visitors from all over the world.
This marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to shape the future of this historic site for all."
Tom Larsson
Grow Places — Founder
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Partner: Private Estate.
Our Role: Development Manager.
Location: Spitalfields, East London.
Stage: Planning Submitted.
Scope: Mixed-use development integrating residential, commercial, and community spaces totalling c.38, 000 sq.m/ £500m GDV.
Impact: Homes for over 100 locals, Over 1,600 new local jobs, Over 37,000 new visitors each week, Over £18m new local spend per year, Opening up the site for all.
Approach: Mixed use, multi phase brownfield densification, walking and cycling priority, urban greening. Place Growth.
Why We Are Doing This: Cultural Preservation and Evolution; Authentic and Sustainable Development; Enhancing Community Well-Being; Economic and Social Impact; Smart, People-Centric Design.
Kensington Village
Grow Places appointed Development Manager at Kensington Village in West London
"We are delighted to work with Schroders Capital to breathe new life into their asset and bring forward new homes through creative reuse of the existing commercial buildings.
In so doing we hope to stitch the site back into the established residential neighbourhood in West London.
Reuse of buildings particularly for new homes is key to the sustainability of our cities."
Tom Larsson
Grow Places — Founder
Partner: Institutional Fund.
Our Role: Development Manager.
Location: Kensington, West London.
Stage: Planning Submitted.
Scope: Adaptive reuse for residential c.8, 000 sq.m/ £120m GDV.
Impact: Homes for over 300 people, Low carbon footprint through reuse, Flexible rental for students and young professionals, Assets returned to use.
Approach: Change of use, All electric design, walking and cycling priority, urban greening. Place Growth.
Why We Are Doing This: Adaptive Reuse for Sustainability; Fostering Community Growth; Addressing Housing Supply Challenges; Sustainable Urban Living.
Charitable Foundation
Grow Places appointed Development Manager at Charitable Foundation in North London
"Core to our model is supporting public, private, and third sector partners to unlock value from their real estate, so that they can further their purpose.
We are therefore delighted to be working with a (confidential) charity to preserve and enhance their legacy across three separate sites in North London.
The business plan will include education and community uses as well as mixed tenure new homes across retained and new development of their assets."
Tom Larsson
Grow Places — Founder
Partner: Third Sector Organisation.
Our Role: Development Manager.
Location: North London.
Stage: Business Planning.
Scope: New Schools, Education, Community Centre and Residential across 3 sites c.10, 000 sq.m/ £90m GDV.
Impact: Secure the legacy and sustainable future for the Foundation to deliver their educational mission.
Approach: Education focus, multi phase brownfield densification, sustainable business models. Place Growth.
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