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Expert insight, intelligence gathering and knowledge sharing is in LCA’s lifeblood and ensures that our clients receive the highest quality strategic advice and counsel.
With our passionate understanding of politics and public policy, together with the societal and economic trends that shape the built environment, we provide unparalleled advice to our clients.
Through regular and customised briefings and events, we help to navigate through what can be a confusing and fast-changing landscape.
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Could the City Be London’s Nightlife Unicorn
Could the City of London’s unique blend of culture, connectivity and ambition make it the capital’s next nightlife hub – and a model for post-9-to-5 districts everywhere?
Labour’s Affordable Housing
One year into government, Labour faces mounting challenges in delivering its affordable housing pledge. Explore the political, funding and planning realities shaping the built environment – and what they mean for communities nationwide.
A year on from the riots
The end of the July marks a year since 29 anti-immigrant demonstrations and riots erupted across 27 towns and cities across the UK.
Lessons from Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle campaign
When American Eagle launched its latest denim campaign, fronted by Euphoria actor Sydney Sweeney, it probably seemed like a safe bet.
A Year of Change: A Look at Labour’s First Year in Government – Transport
Labour’s first year in government has been a busy one for transport. While the Prime Minister’s Cabinet has remained largely intact, one notable departure was Louise Haigh.
When public becomes personal: Privacy, consent, and the Coldplay kiss cam
At a recent Coldplay concert in Boston, a moment intended as light-hearted entertainment spiralled into a viral sensation – and a cautionary tale about privacy in the digital age.
A Year of Change: Culture, Place and a Government Yet to Deliver
One year in, Labour has made big promises on creative infrastructure as part of their growth agenda. But time is ticking. This could be an opportunity for the built environment to lead the change.
How hybrid working is changing the geography of opportunity and supporting regional growth
In the UK, hybrid working has moved from a temporary solution to a permanent fixture of working life. We now work from home more than any other country in Europe, and this behavioural shift is beginning to leave a visible imprint on the spaces around us.
A Year of Change: A Look at Labour’s First Year in Government – A Short and Ignoble History of Missed Housing Targets
According to a recent Ipsos poll, 62% of Brits feel the country is on the wrong housing policy track, above the global average of 52%. This is despite the Government’s ambitious goal of delivering 1.5m new homes over this parliament.
Accelerators: Everything communicates, not everyone connects.
Our built environments are shaped by boundaries: rivers, roads, railways, regeneration zones. But beyond bricks and borders lie deeper divisions: economic, cultural, digital, emotional.
Robotaxis are coming – it’s how we talk about them that will shape what comes next
Driverless cars are no longer a sci-fi idea. The UK government has backed the technology, with legislation in motion and the first robotaxis expected on British roads by spring 2026.
Planning for 1.5m new homes
The first anniversary of Labour’s General Election victory means that there are just four years left for the Government to achieve its target of delivering 1.5m new homes.
Hometown Glory: why music must be part of the plan
The UK’s grassroots music scenes generated £7.6bn in Gross Value Added in 2024 and supported 216,000 jobs – more than the pharmaceutical, steel or aerospace sectors.
A Year of Change
Exactly one year ago, the political landscape of the UK shifted dramatically. Labour swept into power with a landslide victory, ending 14 years of Conservative rule.
Neon Renaissance: How London nights are changing
London has never been a truly 24-hour city like New York or Barcelona, but it does know how to have a good night out. Or at least it did.
Safety in the Built Environment: Designing with Care and Communication
Safety is something we all seek, and yet it means something different to each of us. It’s deeply personal, shaped by experience, identity, and circumstance – and one of the most complex and crucial topics in our society today.
From protest to power: What could Reform’s local gains mean for the built environment?
Following Reform UK’s stunning local election performance on 1 May, party leader Nigel Farage promised a “new dawn” in British politics. The party secured 677 council seats, took control of 10 councils, won a parliamentary by-election, and claimed two mayoralties.
The politics of London’s festivals
Last weekend marked the start of the Brockwell Live series of festivals, marking the unofficial start of summer for many Londoners (myself included). However, thanks to some local residents, the journey to get to this point wasn’t quite as smooth as usual.
Rimmel reframes influence, stepping out of the beauty aisle and into the kitchen
In an age where unboxing videos are a dime a dozen, and influencers are saturated with swatches and send-outs, brands are having to ditch the cookie cutter approach to cut through.
Deirdra Armsby has joined LCA
We are thrilled to announce that Deirdra Armsby has joined LCA on a consultancy basis as a Senior Advisor.
Oxford Street welcomes IKEA: A sign of retail resurgence
The much-anticipated IKEA store has finally opened its doors on Oxford Street, marking a significant milestone for the iconic shopping destination.
