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52 Tabernacle Street, EC2A 4AD
© Something Collective
At Something Collective we have a deep understanding of the connection between people and places. Our approach helps realise places that are full of local influences, culture, and life.
With growing importance for community knowledge to be harnessed to support and enrich the planning and regeneration process, we are experts in identifying where collaborative discussions between built environment professionals and stakeholders can lead to positive change and create real value for all.
We create engagement which informs both plans for the physical environment and public life; inspiring change that is deliverable, inclusive and, most importantly, shared.
Our Work
We create the right conditions for professionals and communities to meaningfully collaborate across design, cultural and social aspects of development. Our approach involves high impact, engaging, and creative collaborations, which enable diverse participation and support communities to have a voice in the creative and decision-making process of change.
Masterplan engagement, Lewisham Shopping Centre
Masterplan & social value,
O2 Centre Camden
Place visioning,
Cambridge
Retail programming, Westminster
User experience engagement, Westminster
Community forum management, Portsmouth
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Masterplan hub design,
Lewisham
Place exploration,
Cambridge
Community programming, Camden
Masterplan roadshow, Lewisham
Youth involvement, Basingstoke
Masterplan consultation, Greenwich Peninsula
Our Expertise
We are experienced in communicating the wider benefits that change and development can offer to diverse communities. We support built environment professionals to speak openly and accessibly about their ambitions and design strategies that are relevant to the interests and needs of different communities allowing you to gain valuable perspective and insight.
We Offer
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Strategic support and stakeholder engagement
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Creative engagement processes
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Planning consultation and communications
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Estate regeneration consultation and ballot processes
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Statements of Community Involvement
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Youth involvement
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Community visioning and co-producing with communities
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Community forums and workshop facilitation
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Community baselining for social value
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Outreach for underrepresented communities
Our Team
Our team of specialist practitioners is skilled at fostering a process of trust, creating the conditions to open-up challenging topics, whilst guiding fruitful discussions to take place. We understand different perspectives and identify unique solutions bringing together design, cultural and social aspects of development.
Director Elly has over 15 years' experience specialising in community engagement for high profile UK developments, having delivered strategies that have set benchmarks in the field for innovative and robust engagement. She has a particular expertise in early-stage visioning and placemaking strategies, alongside navigating complex planning applications and frameworks. Known for creative ideas and strategic solutions, she consistently achieves successful outcomes for her clients.
Director Iain has over a decade’s experience managing communications and engagement for large-scale urban projects and pieces of city. He is skilled in creative strategies, with an emphasis on fostering good placemaking, addressing community needs, and promoting the social and economic benefits of regeneration. Iain’s proven expertise spans advising on strategic matters, guidance on estate ballots, and ensuring effective engagement, meaningful insights and impactful outcomes.
Engagement Coordinator Freya has a background in architecture and urban design, combining creative expertise with a deep understanding of how design connects with community needs. She is experienced at translating place-based and design-driven ideas into engaging and accessible content, making complex concepts relatable and inspiring.
Director Elly has over 15 years' experience specialising in community engagement for high profile UK developments, having delivered strategies that have set benchmarks in the field for innovative and robust engagement. She has a particular expertise in early-stage visioning and placemaking strategies, alongside navigating complex planning applications and frameworks. Known for creative ideas and strategic solutions, she consistently achieves successful outcomes for her clients.
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