Place Vision for East Hemel: Long-Term Solutions for Place Innovation
The Crown Estate aimed to create an internal document outlining a transformative vision for East Hemel, addressing the housing crisis while promoting sustainable development.
The document needed to balance innovative ideas with actionable strategies to guide stakeholders and partners.
Client: The Crown Estate
Team: The Place Bureau, STØRIIE
Our Role: Consultant, internal team consultation, narrative construction.
We delivered
A visionary document providing actionable strategies for regenerative greenbelt development and community-centred planning.
Positioned East Hemel as a model for innovation in sustainability, housing, and economic diversification.
Set a benchmark for future projects, demonstrating The Crown Estate’s leadership in placemaking.
We developed an overarching narrative framework that aligned with the long-term vision and goals of the project. Working collaboratively with The Place Bureau, we shaped clear and coherent content to support this narrative across key themes.
Together, we articulated a series of innovation missions focused on housing, sustainability, and economic growth.
Throughout the process, we engaged closely with stakeholders to integrate their insights, ensuring the final narrative reflected both strategic priorities and The Crown Estate’s values.
“The team brought clarity and focus to our vision, creating a compelling tool for long-term transformation.”
— The Crown Estate Team