016 - Designing people-friendly places with Hilary Satchwell

What makes a place truly people-friendly?

In this episode of Talking Place, Tanisha Raffiuddin speaks with Hilary Satchwell - Director at Tibbalds and the Mayor of London’s Town Architect for Angel Edmonton - about designing inclusive cities, embedding social value, and planning for the next 100 years. From safer streets for women and children to the power of storytelling in placemaking, this conversation is packed with insights for anyone passionate about urban design and the future of our cities.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔ Why designing for women and children benefits everyone

✔ How social value goes beyond buzzwords in urban planning

✔ Why movement networks - not just buildings - are the backbone of great places

✔ The concept of “cathedral thinking” and why we should plan for 100 years ahead

✔ How storytelling and emotion can transform placemaking conversations

About Our Guest:

Hilary Satchwell is a Director at Tibbalds Planning and Urban Design and one of the Mayor of London’s Town Architects, working to champion design quality and community-focused regeneration. With over 25 years in the sector, Hilary brings deep expertise in creating people-friendly places that work for everyone.

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