008 - ‘REiiFlections’ from UKREiiF - Special Episode

In this episode of Talking Place, host Tanisha Raffiuddin heads to UKREiiF 2025 in Leeds to hear directly from the voices shaping the future of our built environment.Framed around one powerful question—“What does the place of the future look like?”—this special edition of ‘REiiFlections’ gathers insights from across the public, private, cultural, and development sectors.From democratic housing models and funding reform, to culture-led regeneration and shifting power to local communities, this episode captures the energy and urgency behind the ideas that could transform the way we live, build, and belong.The result is a rich, thought-provoking tapestry of perspectives on collaboration, equity, affordability, and design justice—all grounded in real-world experience.Whether you're an architect, planner, policymaker, developer, artist, or activist, this conversation challenges you to rethink how we shape the places we call home—and who gets to shape them.Join us as we ‘Talk Place’.A huge thank you to our guests:Anthea Harries, Related ArgentSarah James, West of England Combined AuthorityLaura Dyer, Arts Council EnglandSelina Mason, LendleaseKristofer Adelaide, Kristofer Adelaide ArchitectDavid Skaith, Mayor of York and North YorkshireSara Wajid, Birmingham Museums TrustAndrea Mills-Taylor, Bradford CouncilAndrea Carpenter, Diversity Talks Real EstateDavid Lomax, Waugh Thistleton ArchitectsKelly Hillman, Vistry GroupSaul Collyns, British LandManisha Patel, KPK StudioChitra Marsh, ButtressSupport the showTo learn more about host Tanisha Raffiuddin:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tanisharaffiuddin/Website: www.conceptculture.coInstagram: @tanisha.rrTo learn more about Talking Place:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/talking-place-podcastWebsite: www.conceptculture.co/talking-place-podcastInstagram: @talkingplacepodcastBluesky: @talkingplaceTikTok: @talkingplacepodcastTo learn more about Concept Culture:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/concept-culture-ukWebsite: www.conceptculture.coSign Up to Our Newsletter — mailchi.mp/conceptculture/newslettersignup