Greenwich: Leadership, Partnership and the Long Game

Unlocking major regeneration sites is a long-term endeavour — and it starts with leadership. In this panel episode of 1.5M New Homes: The Local Government Challenge, Toby Fox is joined on site at Charlton Riverside by Dermot Whelan (at the time working for Royal Borough of Greenwich), Chloe Phelps (Director, BPTW) and Neill Campbell (Partner, BPTW) to discuss what it really takes to bring forward one of London’s largest regeneration opportunities. The conversation covers:

1. A 300-acre Opportunity Area with capacity for 6,000–10,000 homes
2. Fragmented land ownership and long delivery horizons
3. The cost and complexity of infrastructure
4. Why councils must take an active leadership role
5. The importance of quality, longevity and place
6. Skills shortages across the built environment sector
7. The role of architects, apprenticeships and early engagement

In Greenwich, it’s time to tackle more complex regeneration sites. This episode shows why unlocking them depends on leadership, partnership and long-term commitment — and why that matters if 1.5 million new homes are to be delivered. Sponsored by Red Loft, Lovell Partnerships and BPTW.