Episodes 90
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The show where Ackroyd Lowrie's co-founder and director, Oliver Lowrie talks to the people defining the future of our cities. Discussing their background, what drives them and the insights they have learnt along the way. This is a show for investors, developers, planners, consultants and anyone who is interested in how we will work, live and play in the cities of the future and what that means for the property market today.

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S4E5 Can Architecture Regain Its Influence? Russell Curtis Explains

Jun 01, 2026 38m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Russell Curtis, Founding Director of RCKa Architects and Director of Project Compass CIC, for a wide-ranging conversation…

S4E4 Peter Murray OBE: Why London Needs a New Vision

May 19, 2026 45m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Peter Murray OBE, one of the most influential voices in British architecture and urbanism. As co-founder of New London…

S4E3 Steve Watts: The Real Cost of Building London’s Skyline

May 05, 2026 33m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Steve Watts, London-based cost consultant and Global Chair of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH).Steve…

S4E2 Mike Reader MP on Fixing Britain’s Housing System

Apr 20, 2026 43m

Urban Forecast welcomes Mike Reader, British Labour Party politician and Member of Parliament, for a candid conversation on the realities of delivering change in the UK’s built environment.Drawing on…

S4E1 Power, Politics and Property with Phineas Harper

Mar 30, 2026 48m

Urban Forecast host Oli Lowrie sits down with Phineas Harper, British writer, cultural leader, and Guardian contributor, to unpack the real forces shaping our cities.From the myth that “ordinary…

S3E59 The Future of Regenerative Development with Joe Jack Williams

Dec 08, 2025 28m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, Oli Lowrie sits down with Joe Jack Williams, Head of Regenerative Strategy at Bywater, to explore the future of low-carbon development, the realities of building in…

S3E58 How to unblock the system of community funding with Mark Shearer

Dec 01, 2025 34m

Urban Forecast sits down with Mark Shearer, CEO and Co-founder of ActionFunder and a councillor for Westminster. With a rare dual perspective spanning politics, community impact and the built…

S3E57 The 1 Percent Housing Trap with Chris Worrall

Nov 18, 2025 35m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, Oli sits down with Chris Worrall, Director at LSL Partners, for a frank and fast-paced conversation about the realities of the UK housing crisis. Chris dismantles…

S3E56 Why London Stopped Building with Nick Cuff

Nov 10, 2025 34m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Nick Cuff, Managing Director and founder of Urban Sketch, to unpack why London has stopped building and how we can…

S3E55 Reclaiming Value in Architecture with Hari Phillips

Nov 03, 2025 39m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Hari Phillips, co-founder of Bell Phillips Architects and Trustee at the Museum of Architecture, for a candid…

S3E54 Are Architects Being Replaced by AI?

Oct 27, 2025 14m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd dive into the unexpected success of their TikTok clip that racked up over 70,000 views and the fiery comments it sparked. From the…

S3E53 Michael Clark’s Take on London’s Development Challenge

Oct 20, 2025 34m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Michael Clark, Design Director at Hadley Property Group, to explore the evolving role of the architect, the…

S3E52 Labour’s Housing Delivery Crisis: Planning isn’t the Problem

Oct 13, 2025 12m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd dive into the outcomes and mood from the Labour Party Conference, exploring what it all means for the future of housing and…

S3E51 The Future of the City of London with Tom Sleigh

Oct 07, 2025 36m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd are joined by Tom Sleigh, Councillor for Bishopsgate Ward at the City of London Corporation and Chair of the Planning &…

S3E50 Engineering a Greener Future with Steve Webb

Sep 29, 2025 27m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Steve Webb, Director of Webb Yates Engineers, at Milieu 134 Old Street, a landmark project by HGG London. Designed…

S3E49 The devastating effect of cars in our cities with Henrietta L. Moore & Arthur Kay

Sep 22, 2025 40m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with Professor Dame Henrietta L. Moore, Founder and Director of the Institute for Global Prosperity at UCL, and Arthur…

S3E48 The Big Opportunity London Can’t Waste with Jace Tyrrell

Sep 08, 2025 28m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd are joined by Jace Tyrrell, Chief Executive of Opportunity London. Jace shares how London can stay ahead in the global race for…

S3E47 Housing and Regeneration in Tower Hamlets with David Joyce

Sep 01, 2025 39m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, co-hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd sit down with David Joyce, Corporate Director of Housing and Regeneration at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. David shares…

S3E46 Biobased construction myths & how the UK can keep up with Europe - Anna Lisa McSweeney

Aug 18, 2025 33m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, Oli and Jon are joined by Anna Lisa McSweeney, UK Networks Lead at Built by Nature, a pioneering not-for-profit working to accelerate the shift toward biobased…

S3E45 Building Towns from Scratch with James Scott of Urban and Civic

Aug 04, 2025 44m

In this episode of Urban Forecast, hosts Oli Lowrie and Jon Ackroyd are joined by James Scott, Group Director of Strategy and Planning at Urban&Civic plc. From Cold War airfields to thriving new…

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