More than three-quarters of the public lack confidence in the property sector to deliver schemes that genuinely benefit communities, according to the Urban Land Institute and YouGov.

This is a sobering statistic, and one which our MD Damien Sharkey focuses on in a piece for EG, in which he examines the ways in which developers can win back public confidence.

Open dialogue with a community from the very start of a project is crucial, as is an emphasis on true placemaking. Working with great architects is another vital element, as well as bringing on board partners who really understand ESG.

Read the full story here.