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Shane Holland 
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Shane Holland

In addition to Slow Food, Shane Chairs Borough Market, which is the major landlord of commercial property within the London Bridge area. He also sits on the board of another significant commercial landlord which has placemaking at the fore. His interests include how genuine communities are built and maintained, how placemaking can add value to commercial real estate, and creating positive regeneration for all. He acts as an advisor to commercial clients and local authorities both within the UK and overseas

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9/30/25 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM |
The Vaults / Well

From Blueprint to Boom: How London’s Last Zone 1 Regeneration Will Redefine Retail

Successful regeneration is where Commerce, Culture and Community Converge. This discussion will explore opportunities, pitfalls and lessons from Elephant and Castle’s £4bn transformation anchored by the The Elephant. 

  1. As one of the most underserved retail markets in Central London, how will the regeneration of Elephant & Castle address a £209M retail blind spot and open new catchment opportunities for brands?
  2. Elephant & Castle is now one of the youngest, most affluent, and fast-evolving neighbourhoods in the city. Understanding shifting demographics (eg the rise of “Prosperous Professionals”) and how to future-proof retail strategy and communities.
  3. How to attract the right mix of experience-led retail, F&B, leisure, affordable and cultural tenants to create a destination worth travelling for?
  4. Learning from London & Beyond – What Brixton, Camden, King’s Cross and Canary Wharf got right (and wrong) in creating lasting retail ecosystems.
  5. Risk vs Reward – How retailers and landlords can de-risk early moves into regeneration zones and sustain commercial vibrancy beyond the launch.