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The Downtown Den Podcast. In conversation with the leading business personalities from the Downtown network.
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Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Downtown CEO Frank McKenna, caught up with Chris Bolland the Managing Partner of leading Architecture firm Brock Carmichael.
They discuss a variety of topics including how Brock Carmichael has adapted to the COVID-19 crisis and the new partnership between Brock Carmichael and DIB.
Also on the agenda was MIPIM, Birmingham, Liverpool, the economy and the future post-COVID lockdown.
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
The Chair of Downtown London, Simon Danczuk spoke to the Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills, Jules Pipe.
They discussed how inspiring Londoners have been during the pandemic, the impact the crisis has had on the economy, what it means for regeneration and house building across the Capital, and how the positives to come out of this challenging time could be a greater sense of community and different uses of public space and a greater use of alternative transport.
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Bruntwood boss Chris Oglesby joined DIB chief executive Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den to discuss life in the new world we are living in and how companies like his need to respond to the crisis to secure a strong recovery moving forward. He also gave an update on initiatives that Bruntwood are involved in across the country, including projects in Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham. Having been involved in Manchester’s Commonwealth Games, Chris offered his opinion on what Birmingham can achieve and what legacy may look like for the city.
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Lancashire County Council’s head of economic development Stephen Young gave a detailed brief of how the county had responded to COVID19 – and more importantly what his hopes and aspirations are for the future, including a more influential place at the Northern Powerhouse table for Lancashire.
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
The former John Lewis MD and current Metro Mayor for the West Midlands, Andy Street CBE, Joined Paul Cadman in the #DowntownDen for a discussion on how the current pandemic has affected the region.
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
Tuesday Jul 07, 2020
The co-founder of Property giant Urban Splash Tom Bloxham MBE visited the Downtown Den to talk about his fascinating career to date. He also gave his views on what he thinks the future of high streets and cities will be post-Coronavirus and provided progress reports on the projects Splash are currently involved with across the country, including regeneration schemes in Birmingham, Manchester and the Liverpool City Region.
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
We welcome James Forrester from Barrows & Forrester and Stripe Homes into the #DowntownDen for a chat with Downtown Birmingham Chair, Paul Cadman.
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Downtown London Chair, Simon Danczuk chats to four leading personalities from the world of Impact Sourcing.
We welcome Traci Freeman, Jonathan Yarlett and Mauricio Velasquez into the #DowntownDen to discuss what Impact Sourcing is and how the current COVID-19 Pandemic has affected it.
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Downtown CEO Frank McKenna has a 'Totally Frank' conversation with Head of Operations of The Festive Group, Paul Lally.
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna spoke to the Principals of two of the North Wests leading colleges in the #DowntownDen to talk about the work their organisations do to help and support the business community.
Elaine Bowker from the City of Liverpool College and Preston’s College boss Lis Smith talked about what a 21st Century academic institution needs to look like and deliver now and in the future.