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About us

The Developer is the brainchild of its Editor-in-Chief Christine Murray, former editor of the Architects’ Journal and The Architectural Review, working in partnership with former colleague James Macleod, its Director. Frustrated by professional silos, media bubbles and industry echo chambers, Murray wanted to create purpose-driven content, awards and events that would bring professionals together to make better cities and a positive social impact.

The Developer and the Festival of Place are about how to build communities that thrive, places where people want to live, work, play and learn. We bring together developers, investors, local government, architects, urban designers and the wider project and placemaking team through inspiring events and media channels. We amplify expert, fresh, diverse and challenging voices. We also give free and subsidised tickets away to charities, community groups and those who need them. If you’re interested in contributing, please contact Editor-in-chief Christine Murray at christine@thedeveloper.live  If you would like to connect with our audience through our events and publications online and in print, contact Portfolio Director James Macleod at james@thedeveloper.live

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You can promote your contribution to making better places and align with our values by advertising or sponsoring The Developer, our podcast, weekly email, the Festival of Place events and our magazine, hand-delivered to leaders in private and public-sector development, investors, local government and key influencers. We carry partner content, supported by or sponsored by practices or consultants who seek to promote their initiative, approach or service. Under our editorial guidelines, an article is considered partner content if it covers a service, a single building or product, or the general approach of a single practice, consultant or manufacturer. To connect with our audience through our events and publications, contact Director James Macleod at james@thedeveloper.live