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CPA 2021 A Year in Review

CPA | City Property Association

13 Jan 2022

CPA End of Year Webpage

2021 highlights

Publications

Global Cities Survey

As stated above last week, in partnership with WPA, we launched our London Property Alliance Global Cities Survey. This new quarterly survey will track 16 economic indices across London and four global city competitors, using the latest data and analysis supplied by our research partner Centre for London. Read more here.

City Region Connectivity

We have also published research featuring a foreword by Manchester’s Metro Mayor Andy Burnham, alongside a series of recommendations in relation to the Government’s Levelling Up agenda. Produced in partnership with Sheffield Property Association, it called for greater investment in transport infrastructure to help address inequality within and between the UK’s city regions, whilst also making the case for continued investment in London. Read more here.

One City Research

CPA research exploring the potential of our OneCity digital platform to support the economic recovery of the City post pandemic has been instrumental in helping to secure the platform’s future. OneCity was awarded £100,000 funding over two years by the City Corporation’s Central Grants Programme earlier this year, in recognition of its role in driving footfall and community participation among younger people. One City’s Instagram account now has nearly 80,000 followers and on its TikTok account, a OneCity viral has attracted over 500,000 views. See more on OneCity further below.

BIDs and Business Partnerships in the City of London

CPA has also produced a guide to the City’s BIDs and business partnerships in collaboration with the City Corporation and Primera. Last month, the City Corporation approved the formation of two of the business partnerships into fully fledged BIDs, so we look forward to updating our guide next year. Read the guide or catch up on our webinar exploring the role of BIDs in the City.

Policy & consultations

CPA has responded to several important consultations and developed policy positions throughout the year, including supporting the City Corporation’s Article 4 directions and engaging closely with the Draft City Plan 2036, which will set the framework for development for the next 10-15 years. The CPA has also contributed to the Climate Action Strategy alongside a series of public realm strategies and visions, such as the Eastern Cluster and Fleet Street, the Recovery and Culture and Commerce Taskforces, and supported the creation of BIDs and business partnerships.

Events

CPA has held a number of physical events following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions earlier in the year. These have included our flagship Annual Lunch and a series of seminars and receptions held at Vintners Place, 22 Bishopsgate, 60 London Wall and One Aldgate Tower.

Under the London Property Alliance (CPA + WPA), we have also been proud to support a number of important industry events, including the London Open House Festival and London Real Estate Forum.

CPA NextGen

The CPA NextGen network has continued its efforts in supporting younger workers, who have been particularly impacted by the pandemic, and have a major role in driving recovery through their return to the office.

In 2021, activities included the launch of an International Taskforce in collaboration with a Business School in Madrid, virtual events and webinars with keynote speakers from across the industry. In partnership with WPA NextGen it has also published three guidebooks designed to encourage diversity across the real estate sector.

Catch up on NextGen reports and webinars on demand below.

Opening Up Architecture: White Red Architects

Opening up architecture with Red White Architects

Keynote address from

Sophie Anne Fernandes, Chairman of Licensing Committee

CPA NextGen Wellbeing in the City webinar

Webinar: Wellbeing in the City

Diversifying Real Estate Guidebook: Sexuality

Diversifying Real Estate Guidebook: Gender

Diversifying Real Estate Guidebook: Race

If you would like to provide feedback on our programme, or wish to receive tailored NextGen communications and invitations to events, please email Charlie-ann.cairns@cwpa.org.uk.

The CPA NextGen programme is generously supported by NextGen champion, Gardiner & Theobald.

Catch up on demand

CPA has also continued to produce a strong programme of virtual events and podcasts that can be viewed on demand. Explore our recorded webinars here, and find our podcasts on Spotify, Apple or Soundcloud.

COP 26 Reception

Annual Lunch highlights including keynote address by Rt Hon John Bercow

The role of BIDs & business partnerships in the City of London’s recovery

Webinar: City BIDs and Business Partnerships

For the latest festive events visit our digital platform OneCity.

Part of the CPA family, OneCity promotes the City’s growing cultural and leisure experiences to younger professionals, who make up 61% of the City’s workforce. For the latest news on all that the City has to offer visit our OneCity platform.

Keeping our members updated

CPA members receive regular and exclusive newsletters covering the City of London and wider London’s property news, planning and policy updates.

CPA newsletter – monthly newsletter coving the latest news and insights across the City of London
Central London Planning and Policy newsletter – produced in collaboration Concillio, this weekly newsletter summarises key planning decisions in the City of London and 10 central London boroughs. Visit our dedicated planning decision portal at https://www.londonplanning.org.uk/
Central London Politics and Planning – produced in collaboration with London Communications Agency, this monthly newsletter covers key London policy and political updates exclusively for joint Alliance members of both CPA & WPA
City Planning Newsletter – this newsletter provides updates on the key City of London Planning and Transportation Committee decisions
Political profiles and interviews – exclusive interviews with key London decision makers