Kevin McKeever Joins the Grow Places Podcast to Discuss Trust, Delivery and the Future of UK Development
Lowick Managing Director and Hedry Co-Founder Kevin McKeever recently joined Tom Larsson on the Grow Places podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of housing, planning and politics in the UK.
Recorded ahead of the UK Budget, the discussion explores the structural barriers that continue to shape the development landscape and the cultural challenges that influence how places are planned and delivered. Drawing on experience across local government, Westminster and major regeneration projects, Kevin reflects on what it will take to rebuild trust, unlock delivery and get Britain building again.
The conversation covers a number of key themes, including:
- The breakdown of trust between developers and the public sector and how it can be repaired
- The realities of viability and why it remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of development
- How different political traditions frame the concept of growth, and what that means for cities
- The importance of public sector land and long-term partnerships in delivering outcomes
- The limitations of the current planning system and the case for a more strategic reset
Kevin also offers personal reflections on why this work matters and the real-world impact that successful, community-focused development can have.