International Summit: Delivering Land Assembly - Virtual Sessions

COVID restrictions mean we cannot meet face to face in London this March as originally planned. Instead, we have converted the event into a virtual conference. The programme has been reviewed, updated and re-packaged into five different sessions, partly to reflect limitations on “screen time” and to take account of different time zones; but also to incorporate more panel and Q&A time - something that works so well in the virtual format. All sessions remain topical and are relevant to the aim of exploring legislation to develop best practice whilst focusing on the need to deliver housing, commerce, modern services and infrastructure, and regenerate towns and cities globally.

This event can be booked as individual virtual sessions lasting between 90 - 120 minutes.

Start Date	Venue	Price
26 April 2021	Virtual Conference - Session 2
18 May 2021	Virtual Conference - Session 1
26 May 2021	Virtual Conference - Session 3
22 June 2021	Virtual Conference - Session 4
29 June 2021	Virtual Conference - Session 5

Note: All prices are to be paid in GBP and are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate

Event duration: 90 - 120 minute sessions.
Registration from: 15.55 (GMT). Event starts at: 16.00 (GMT). Event finishes at: 17.30 (GMT) except session 4 which finishes at 18.00 (GMT).

Speakers are Embedded in the Programme Below

Programme

Practical Land Acquisition - A Focus on Valuation and Compensation

Issues from the USA, Canada, Australia and the UK

Session 4 - Tuesday 22 June 2021 (16.00 - 18.00)

Chair: Richard Guyatt, Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson

Panel:

Canada - Sandy Grigg SR/WA, Infrastructure Real Estate Professional, D.A. Grigg Consulting; Past President of IRWA, Philip Smith FRICS AACI PLE, Executive Vice President (Research, Valuation, Advisory), Altus Group Limited, John S Doherty, Partner - Leader of the National Expropriation Law Group, Gowling WLG

USA - Randy A. Williams MAI SR/WA, Executive Vice President, Jones Lang LaSalle; Past President of IRWA

Australia - John Gunthorpe, Director, CBRE Ltd and Dr. John Sturgeon SR/WA, Discipline Leader, The University of Queensland, Principal, Sturgeon Consulting Group

UK - Jonathan Stott MRICS, Managing Director, Gateley Hamer; Raj Gupta BA (Hons) CPE, Partner, Town Legal LLP

History helps understand how we have got to the present. Each of these countries started out, by and large, with British law and practises built into their DNA. But as sovereign states they diverged from that common base and created their own unique systems.

In this session, we are interested in comparing their current valuation and compensation systems for land assembly – who does what; and does the common ancestry still underpin what each does? But more importantly, can each country system be enhanced by embracing working practices from others? Is it conceivable we can bring together the best from each of these leading developed countries - with a common heritage - and forge a common practice alliance for land assembly?

Panel Debate with Q & A's

Strategic Planning for Future Infrastructure Needs

Session 5 - Tuesday 29 June 2021 (16.00 - 17.30)

Chair: Victoria Hills MRTPI FICE, Chief Executive, Royal Town Planning Institute

Panel:

Amanda Clack, Head of Strategic Advisory, CBRE Ltd; Past President of RICS

Bridget Rosewell CBE MA MPhil FICE, Commissioner, National Infrastructure Commission

Ian Lindsay, Director, aspireCP

Governments are investing in infrastructure. Why?
Infrastructure has the power to drive social change, create jobs, support businesses, improve the environment and create a better world in which to live.
The human population continues to grow. Resilient and effective infrastructure is central to supporting rapid urbanisation.
Aging infrastructure is holding back economic growth. Whilst investing in infrastructure enables it. UK statistics suggest that there is almost a 300% return of investment.
How do we enable and maximise delivery?

Looking at the Trends and Drivers

The economic imperative
Decay and renewal are core drivers
Smart living, smart working - What will the future cities look like? How do we plan them?
Work/live in the community -v- commuting
The 15 minute walkability rule
Refocusing communities and economic strategies
Buildings and infrastructure built now - are they fit for the future?
The ripple Effect from the core development

The Challenges of Planning for the Long Term in the Changing Times

Bringing together spatial planning and infrastructure
Handling macro uncertainty and the Commission's approach to the next National Infrastructure Assessment

Using Transport as the Magic Ingredient

The value of transport hubs
Footfall as drivers for increased rents and investment
Maximising space - building above and below

Panel Debate with Q & A's