The Blueprint by Ballymore

The Blueprint by Ballymore is a new podcast that looks at how we can build better cities, speaking to urban innovators from around the world.To celebrate the launch of Ballymore’s latest advancement in urban living – the village style development of Mill Harbour on the doorstep of Canary Wharf – we’ve done a global deep dive into cutting-edge urban planning.From more livable neighbourhoods to health boosting landscapes, community culture to sustainable design, flexible commerce to seamless transportation, we’ll be covering this complex topic from all angles.Cities can be the most exciting, inspiring and productive places on earth to live, but they’re growing so rapidly that we now need to think carefully about the type of cities we actually want to create – this is the podcast for those conversations.For more information on Mill Harbour, or to register your interest, visit www.millharbour.co.uk.You can follow Ballymore on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @ballymore. Host and executive producer: Jonathan OpenshawTechnical producer: John James WelchSound design: Kieron Banerji

The Return of the Urban Village: Keeping a human scale in our cities of the future This episode looks at how we can make sure our global megacities keep humans at their heart, designing neighbourhoods around people rather than master plans, and ensuring mixed amenities are within easy reach. Guests: Jan Gehl (founder, Gehl), Mary Portas (founder, Portas Agency), Glenn Howells (architect, Mill Harbour). For more information on Mill Harbour, or to register your interest, visit www.millharbour.co.uk.Host and executive producer: Jonathan OpenshawTechnical producer: John James WelchSound design: Kieron BanerjiYou can follow Ballymore on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @ballymore. 

Culture and Community: How the arts can boost human connection Culture is one of the most powerful points of connection between people, and this episode considers the impact that the arts can have on urban communities, providing the glue that binds the fabric of our cities.Guests: Tamara Rojo (artistic director, English National Ballet), Sir John Sorrell (founder, London Design Festival), Roger Black (creative director, Ballymore)For more information on Mill Harbour, or to register your interest, visit www.millharbour.co.uk.Host and executive producer: Jonathan OpenshawTechnical producer: John James WelchSound design: Kieron BanerjiYou can follow Ballymore on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @ballymore. 

Holistic Health in the City: Putting wellbeing at the heart of urban planning Cities can be the most inspiring and productive places on Earth to live, but they have come with health and wellbeing challenges in the past. This episode looks to the future of healthier cities, built to boost body and mind.Guests: Sandy Macaskill (CEO UK, Barry’s Bootcamp), Tom Smith (director, Spacehub), Melissa Hemsley (Chef, Author).For more information on Mill Harbour, or to register your interest, visit www.millharbour.co.uk.Host and executive producer: Jonathan OpenshawTechnical producer: John James WelchSound design: Kieron BanerjiYou can follow Ballymore on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @ballymore. 

The End of the Office? Looking to flexible futures in work and business Our professional lives are changing dramatically, with a move towards flexible working shaking up the office as we know it. But it seems people will always need physical spaces to come together – this episode looks at this office of the future.Guests: Katrina Kostic Samen (founder, KKS Savills), Cathrin Walczyk (head of design research, Universal Design Studio), Julia Hobsbawm (author and public speaker on social health).For more information on Mill Harbour, or to register your interest, visit www.millharbour.co.uk.Host and executive producer: Jonathan OpenshawTechnical producer: John James WelchSound design: Kieron BanerjiYou can follow Ballymore on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @ballymore. 

Sustainable Cities: Laying the foundations for a greener, smarter future            Sustainability is one of the biggest challenges as we grow our urban centers, and the solution seems to be a mix of good old green design combined with high tech innovation. This episode scours the world for best in class sustainable solutions.Guests: Lyndon Neri (founder, Neri & Hu), Agnes Kwek (Design Ambassador, Design Singapore), Hayden Wood (founder, Bulb Energy), John Mulryan (group managing director, Ballymore)For more information on Mill Harbour, or to register your interest, visit www.millharbour.co.uk.Host and executive producer: Jonathan OpenshawTechnical producer: John James WelchSound design: Kieron BanerjiYou can follow Ballymore on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @ballymore.