About this event
The Fitzrovia Partnership convened this session to explore the economics of place and what it takes to keep a high street working. The conversation brought together a retail property specialist, a major Tottenham Court Road retailer, and an economist from the UK’s leading urban research organisation. Alongside opening remarks from each speaker, the session included an open Q&A with member businesses and local stakeholders.
Hamish Mansbridge, Chief Executive, Heal’s. Hamish has led Heal’s for a decade. Founded in Fitzrovia in 1810 and trading from its Tottenham Court Road store since 1880, Heal’s is one of the most established businesses on the street and a cornerstone of its furniture and design identity. Hamish is also a local resident, giving him a dual perspective on the area as both employer and neighbour.
Andrew Carter, Centre for Cities. Andrew works at Centre for Cities, the UK’s leading think tank on urban economies. His work focuses on what drives the performance of city and town centres, and he brought national data and cross-city comparisons to the discussion, drawing on analysis of the 63 largest urban areas in the UK.
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