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Getting Back in the Groove
With the end of the summer one thinks about stuff that has been put on the long finger. For me, it's the long delayed return to the world of blogging. Having started on this blogging lark in 2009 with my BBC Spaces and Places site I really caught the bug and got a...
Television Centre – Progress Update
The last few months have been hectic on a number of fronts. There have been quite a few items on my to do list against which I can now tick as completed and in the bag. Although, somewhat minor in the overall scheme of things, relaunching my blog as Smart Spaces...
Smart Spaces – Aussie Style
Recently I had the opportuntity to visit Melbourne & Sydney and my eyes were opened on a number of fronts! There are quite a few interesting spaces and places to look at, Sydney Opera House apart. In Melbourne I had a look around the huge Victoria Docklands...
Television Centre – it’s just an intermission
The press this week is full of nostalgic coverage of the end of an era as the BBC leaves its long term home at Television Centre (TVC) in West London - but little is made of what the future holds for this iconic building. Over the last week we have seen the departure...
Television Centre – Next Chapter Unveiled
A few weeks ago Stanhope plc unveiled its master plan proposals for a new look Television Centre which prompted me to get back into blogging.The last few months have been pretty hectic and there just wasn't time to think about Spaces&Places. As leader of the BBC...
Digital Cities Spanish Style
Recently, I spent a weekend in Zaragoza Spain to see an Innovation Ecosystem. Where might you ask is Zaragoza and what is an Innovation Ecosystem? Well Zaragoza otherwise known as Saragossa is the 5th largest city of Spain and nestles halfway between Madrid and...
Back Online
I'm now back online having completed my transition to BBC Commercial Projects - setting up a new team and getting everything organised can take time.
Welcome to my new blog
Welcome to my new blog which builds on my BBC Blog. After a few years of contributing to the BBC blog and following the sale of Television Centre, I have embarked on a new phase of my career which has lead me to decide to start afresh with my blogging. I do hope you...
TVC The Next Chapter
Last Friday the BBC completed on the BBC Television Centre. Rather than the expected sell out the deal will see the legacy protected. As Caroline Thomson said, this deal will bring about a new creative hub for West London where Stanhope Plc will work in partnership...
Cost savings at Broadcasting House increase to £736m
Monday’s FT reported on the progress the BBC is making in driving out greater cost savings from the property portfolio. The new look Broadcasting House which is now receiving its first round of occupiers will be fully operational by March 2013. By taking advantage of...