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Hello and welcome to the show. Today’s guest is Nick Farmer, Managing Director of Urban Edge Strategic, a consultancy focused on real estate strategy and development advisory. With more than two decades of experience across residential development and corporate communications, Nick combines commercial insight with a strong understanding of how narrative and positioning shape successful projects. Urban Edge Strategic works with developers and investors to sharpen project strategy, brand, and long-term value in increasingly competitive real estate markets. So without further ado, let’s get…
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Alan George · Arts & Books · English
This show is about all things architecture and design in the middle-east. Join us, as we sit across from thought leaders and change makers in their fields as they share their insight & add value to your creative journey. Subjects vary from design workflow to market trends & everything in between.
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