Experience

LDN Collective

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Max set up the LDN Collective in 2019 to introduce a new business model to the built environment sector. A 'bottom up' network of 50 experts and creatives, members are experts in social impact, zero carbon and modern methods of construction as well as architecture, engineering, graphic design and film making. Current projects include masterplans for garden towns in Oxfordshire and Peterborough; a garden village in Solihull; new health and wellbeing resorts in London and the South East; detailed planning applications for the UK’s largest housing association and #ParkPower - a crowdsourced vision for the future of London’s green spaces. Show less



Wild Streets

• Denmark
• Community Development and Urban Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non Executive Director

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Wild Streets is the world's first augmented reality app for urban greening. As the world faces up to a biodiversity crisis, #WildStreets will play a critical role helping the public, professionals and policy makers visualise and understand the benefits of green infrastructure. It will encourage investment, with place-based data and it will inform decision-making.

• Member Of The Board Of Advisors

  • Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Wild Streets brings together big data and computing power into an augmented reality app that empowers people everywhere in making their cities greener, healthier, and more liveable.



Lambda Alpha International (LAI)

• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  LAI is a global land economics society with chapters in major cities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia with over 2000 members who meet regularly, including a Land Economics Weekend in different cities annually. The London Chapter brings together experienced senior professionals, recognised for making an impact in the fields of real estate and land economics. Membership is by invitation only, enabling us to curate a diverse and multi-disciplinary forum to drive the agenda forwards. Show less



The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce)

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Fellow

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  The RSA (Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce is committed to a future that works for everyone. A future where we can all participate in its creation. The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact for over 260 years. Their proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and diverse global community deliver solutions for lasting change. Find out more at thersa.org The RSA (Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce is committed to a future that works for everyone. A future where we can all participate in its creation. The RSA has been at the forefront of significant social impact for over 260 years. Their proven change process, rigorous research, innovative ideas platforms and diverse global community deliver solutions for lasting change. Find out more at thersa.org



West London Business

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair of Built Environment Policy

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  West London Business is a business-led non-profit organisation, established in 1994 with a board including blue-chip firms such as Heathrow and PwC, as well as Fullers, Brunel University London and micro enterprises. Our mission is to ensure that West London remains the best place to do business. West London is an amazing sub-region: it’s a £50bn economy and the second largest economic powerhouse in the UK. Our members commit to work together to raise West London’s global economic competitiveness, whilst pursuing social and environmental sustainability. Show less



Creative Estuary

• United Kingdom
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair of Cultural Co-Location Advisory Board

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Part of the Thames Estuary Production Corridor, Creative Estuary was awarded £4.3m in 2019 by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, administered by Arts Council England. The aim is to use culture as the catalyst for growth, making the region an attractive location for creative individuals and businesses to work, collaborate and grow. Creative Estuary is one of 5 projects supported by the Cultural Development Fund which marks a new approach to cultural and creative investment, focusing on geographical location and the effect that strategic investment can have on economic growth and productivity. The Cultural Co-location project will be testing and demonstrating new practice in the role of culture in planning and placemaking, through co-locating cultural facilities within planned civic infrastructure in different development scenarios. The group will explore opportunities to integrate cultural facilities into civic buildings and outdoor spaces, facilitating places for creative activity from flexible artist studios to large scale performance and exhibition spaces. There are three elements to the project overall; two pilots projects in Ebbsfleet and Purfleet and a programme of learning, sharing and influencing with the aim of delivering long-term impact. As a pilot programme, Creative Estuary can take risks and try new approaches, test models and work with new partners. This will enable cultural, community and commercial organisations to work more closely together, to re-imagine the Thames Estuary’s future. This work is supported by the University of Kent’s School of Architecture and Planning. Show less



Quality of Life Foundation

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Of The Board Of Advisors

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Community Consultation for Quality of Life (CCQOL) is a major research project to develop a new, map-based model of community consultation that takes place both online and face-to-face across the UK. Our aim is to let people input into digital maps so we can measure and assess the impact of changes to their neighbourhoods. Used alongside data that assesses social and environmental value, this will enable us to gather data continually so we can: get a holistic view of land use; promote the use of maps and open data for for democratic decision-making in planning; widen participation to tackle climate change and social justice issues. On this website you will find information about the four pilot projects, as well as a review of current practice in community consultation and a programme of events. Show less



Farrells

• United Kingdom
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • May 2010 - Oct 2019

  Max was one of three Partners leading the practice at Farrells, with responsibility for strategic planning and communications. His role included liaison with local and national government on high speed rail and aviation strategy including proposals for a new transport ‘super hub’ at Old Oak Common where HS2 meets Crossrail in West London and the expansion of Gatwick based on a second runway. He was involved in international projects in Asia and the Middle East as well as overseas clients investing in the UK. These included Manchester’s Northern Gateway, London’s Royal Docks and Castle Green in Barking. www.farrells.com Show less



Civic Voice

• United Kingdom
• Architecture and Planning

• Chair of Civic Voice Design Awards

  • May 2015 - Sep 2018

  The Civic Voice Design Awards are the people’s choice for architecture and the built environment. Unique in England, the awards are a national celebration of well-designed new build, heritage and public realm projects nominated by local community organisations. What makes the awards different from other industry awards is that they recognise those buildings, places and spaces that are loved by local people, for both their high quality design and positive impact on the local community. The Civic Voice Design Awards are the people’s choice for architecture and the built environment. Unique in England, the awards are a national celebration of well-designed new build, heritage and public realm projects nominated by local community organisations. What makes the awards different from other industry awards is that they recognise those buildings, places and spaces that are loved by local people, for both their high quality design and positive impact on the local community.



Farrell Review

• Project Lead and Author

  • Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

  Max was Project Leader for the Farrell Review of Architecture and the Built Environment published to critical acclaim in 2014 and described by the Culture Minister as “the most thorough and wide-ranging exercise that has taken place in this sector for several generations”. As the author of the 40,000 word report, Max based the findings on workshops with industry leaders held throughout the country focusing on themes including cultural heritage, urban design, architecture policy, sustainability and economic benefits as well as hundreds of responses to the online call for evidence. As a direct result of the Farrell Review; • Public Practice was set up by Finn Williams, one of the official Champions of the Farrell Review. It places architects and urban designers into local authority planning departments helping to address the chronic shortage which is a major issue for quality placemaking. • The industry-led Place Alliance was formed with over 100 member organisations who have regular’Big Meets’ hosted by UCL. Max’s involvement continues as a member of the Core Supporters Group • The Urban Room Network was set up with over 20 venues established throughout the country, where communities can engage with the planning of their towns and cities. Max’s involvement continues as a Founding Member. • Place Review Panels have been set up in Croydon and by the OPDC based on key recommendations for design review to be broader, earlier and multi-disciplinary • The first ever Select Committee for the Built Environment was established by the House of Lords, which Max gave evidence to quoted in their report ‘Building Better Places’ • Architecture moved from DCMS to DCLG who set up a Design Quality Panel which Max was a member of. MHCLG appointed a new Head of Architecture as recommended by the Farrell Review. • Recommendations were endorsed by Lyons Housing Review which informed Labour Government housing policy. In March 2019, Max presented to the Labour Planning Commission Show less



Pall Mall Consult

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • May 2009 - May 2010

  www.pallmallconsult.com www.pallmallconsult.com



Electoral Reform Services

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community & Regeneration Manager

  • Oct 2004 - Jun 2009

  www.erbs.co.uk www.erbs.co.uk