Places
We support local authorities and town centre stakeholders to revitalise, relaunch and build resilient town centres and markets.
We support enterprise and create opportunities for businesses to thrive, bring buildings back into use and develop place brands and marketing campaigns that engage, connecting people with their place.
Led by The Assembly Line founder, Diane Cunningham, we get to know a place, bringing together the best team for any single project and ensuring the outcome is tailored and practical and that recommendations are deliverable.
We work with local authorities, developers, BIDs, architects and others who want to see their place be the best it can be, offering opportunities for businesses and residents.
Our services
TOWN CENTRE ACTIVATION
RETAIL & MARKETS CONSULTANCY
COMMERCIAL & OPERATIONS
We work on projects that activate high streets, bringing buildings back into use, creating meanwhile uses, evening activity to extend opening times and supporting seasonal events. We can help establish the need for a business forum, a BID or co-ordinated place marketing.
We run consultations, create strategies and review operations and policies for indoor and outdoor markets, helping to set them up or relaunch them so they flourish. We also review public spaces to identify opportunities for markets and events.
At the pre-design and build stage of building projects, we develop options, test feasibility, and build a commercial and operational model. This can be for market halls, empty retail units or historic building which have the potential to be repurposed or adapted post refurbishment.
BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT
MARKETING & COMMS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
We are specialists in non-public engagement focusing on developing relationships with local authorities, developers and businesses. From large, corporate stakeholders and institutions to small businesses on high streets and single/family-owned market traders, we develop a tailored approach for each group.
With strong marketing expertise in the team, we develop place campaigns and content to support events and markets, reviewing existing messaging and online content platforms. We also create marketing and comms plans to support local authority teams or advise on the best approach when resources are limited.
We manage complex projects from park operations and seasonal events to refurbishing buildings and statutory consultations. With many moving parts we ensure plans are delivered on time and in budget. We work inside organisations short term or sit outside as a critical friend.