New London Agenda

28 October 2026

Norman Foster on London, young talent and the future of our cities

Lord Norman Foster, NLA Londoner of the Year 2026, shares his optimism for the next generation in a new interview with Catherine Staniland, NLA’s Chief Impact Officer.

Culture

27 October 2026

Five minutes with... Peter Morris

David Taylor visits The Cloud House in Gospel Oak, meeting architect and owner Peter Morris to discuss colourful design, local support and life on Grand Designs.

City Dialogues

27 October 2026

KPF50: The Evolution of Urban Districts

KPF Principals John Bushell and Elie Gamburg reflect on the Evolution of Urban Districts symposium, exploring how mixed use and stewardship shape resilient cities.

Placemaking

27 October 2026

Oxford Street should be somewhere people stay, not just pass through

Jon Eaglesham of Barr Gazetas explores how greening, inclusive design and cultural spaces can make a pedestrianised Oxford Street somewhere people choose to stay.

Conservation & Heritage

27 October 2026

Retrofit Reads: 10 Cabot Square

Alex Fell of Howells explores plans to transform 10 Cabot Square through adaptive retrofit, retaining its structure while improving light, amenity and energy performance.

Retail & Hospitality

21 October 2026

Five minutes with... Rick Gray

David Taylor meets Cumming Group’s Rick Gray to discuss the firm’s ambitions, AI, recovery in residential and hospitality, and the importance of camaraderie.

21 October 2026

Lord Foster to speak at the NLA Awards 2026

Lord Foster will join us at Guildhall on 19 November to receive the NLA Londoner of the Year 2026 award and give a speech at this year’s NLA Awards Lunch. Book your table.

Housing

20 October 2026

How developers and registered providers can unlock London’s stalled affordable homes

Insights from the LGL x NLA roundtable on how earlier collaboration, shared risk and stronger partnerships can help unlock London’s stalled affordable housing pipeline.

Placemaking

20 October 2026

How meanwhile use can grow into something more

Matt Griffiths-Rimmer explores how The LightHouse and Gardens in Stratford shows the potential of meanwhile use to build community connections and lasting local value too.

Housing

20 October 2026

More than numbers: Homes that work for London

Miranda MacLaren outlines the NLA Housing Expert Panel’s response to the draft London Plan, exploring how policy can unlock delivery without compromising housing quality.

Conservation & Heritage

14 October 2026

Illustrating Richmond’s High Street

Be Richmond’s Anna Bromley explores the newest addition to Richmond’s Public Art Programme, bringing the borough’s unique heritage and nature to life.

Transport & Infrastructure

14 October 2026

The infrastructure decisions developers should be making before they buy land

Abdul Ismail of new NLA member Sterling Energy Group explores how early utility planning can help developers manage cost, reduce risk and support sustainable development.