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Building places, not just spaces

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Over the past year, Farrer & Co has hosted a series of events for the placemaking sector which brought together developers, landowners, funders, architects and other industry leaders to discuss the future of development, collaboration and community.

In Estates Gazette, Mark Gauguier and Christina Tennant explore the key takeaways, examining why design, longevity and stewardship – alongside community engagement and sustainability – are considered cornerstones of successful placemaking, and how government support on infrastructure, planning reform and partnerships could help unlock delivery.

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About the authors

Mark_Gauguier

Mark Gauguier

Partner

Mark is a highly experienced lawyer who provides technically excellent and commercially focused advice across all aspects of commercial real estate. He acts across a range of asset classes for a variety of developers, investors, owners and occupiers, including asset managers, family offices, funds, private equity investors, property companies, charities and institutions. Mark trained and qualified at Farrer & Co and is an integral part of the firm's commercial real estate practice, which he now leads.

Mark is a highly experienced lawyer who provides technically excellent and commercially focused advice across all aspects of commercial real estate. He acts across a range of asset classes for a variety of developers, investors, owners and occupiers, including asset managers, family offices, funds, private equity investors, property companies, charities and institutions. Mark trained and qualified at Farrer & Co and is an integral part of the firm's commercial real estate practice, which he now leads.

Email Mark +44 (0)20 3375 7466
Christina Tennant

Christina Tennant

Senior Counsel

Christina has many years' experience in investment, development, real estate finance, landlord and tenant work and asset management. She has acted for a variety of clients, including institutional investors, pension funds, developers, strategic land companies, corporate occupiers and charities.

Christina has many years' experience in investment, development, real estate finance, landlord and tenant work and asset management. She has acted for a variety of clients, including institutional investors, pension funds, developers, strategic land companies, corporate occupiers and charities.

Email Christina +44 (0)20 3375 7053
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