How do we fix a broken real estate system built on short-term returns? In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin ‘talks place’ with Ben Cross, Founder of MORE, a purpose-led real estate and development company rethinking how we value, retrofit, and regenerate buildings. Together, they explore why the current real estate model is “broken,” how ethics and care must be central to decision-making, and why true sustainability requires both financial viability and social responsibil...
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How do we fix a broken real estate system built on short-term returns? In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin ‘talks place’ with Ben Cross, Founder of MORE, a purpose-led real estate and development company rethinking how we value, retrofit, and regenerate buildings. Together, they explore why the current real estate model is “broken,” how ethics and care must be central to decision-making, and why true sustainability requires both financial viability and social responsibil...
014 - Culture as A Catalyst: The Role of Cultural Placemaking in Urban Development with George Kekatos from Futurecity
Talking Place
1 hour 12 minutes
4 months ago
014 - Culture as A Catalyst: The Role of Cultural Placemaking in Urban Development with George Kekatos from Futurecity
In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin is joined by George Kekatos, Cultural Director at Futurecity, to explore the role of culture in shaping cities, from policy to placemaking. Together, they unpack how cultural strategy can transform the built environment, unlock value and creativity in urban development, and build bridges between artists and developers. From George’s roots in Athens to his work in London and beyond, this conversation is a powerful reminder that culture ...
Talking Place
How do we fix a broken real estate system built on short-term returns? In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin ‘talks place’ with Ben Cross, Founder of MORE, a purpose-led real estate and development company rethinking how we value, retrofit, and regenerate buildings. Together, they explore why the current real estate model is “broken,” how ethics and care must be central to decision-making, and why true sustainability requires both financial viability and social responsibil...
