WHAT WE DO

We have an extensive understanding of how to make buildings and places work through our hands-on experience of operating spaces across the country and driving local regeneration.

We are focussed on helping our clients better understand how the assets they own or influence through development can be used to deliver community benefits. We understand this needs to be grounded in something that is deliverable and underpinned by a sustainable commercial model.

This ranges from feasibility and the activation of individual building to asset management strategies and helping shape government policy. We are always interested in expanding what we do. We conduct our own research into areas of personal interest, be that localising the impact of carbon offset funds, Olympics Games delivery and legacy or green leasing. Below is a sample of some of the things we do, please get in touch if you’d like to discuss how we could do something similar for you.

Contact: info@weareredo.com


FEASIBILITY STUDIES

REDO are able to propose uses, ideas and operating solutions to deliver the optimal financial and social outcome. We provide business modelling and operational analysis for different types of, and often under-utilised, commercial property. REDO have taken projects from concept stage through to implementation. We have assisted local government with securing funding and the procurement process to find suitable operators.

A route to viability in Camden

REDO were commissioned by London Borough of Camden to review plans for 2 Prince of Wales Road which is set to become a community incubator and affordable workspace. Find out more here


AFFORDABLE WORKSPACE

Adequate provision of affordable workspace is the hallmark of a successful city. REDO are able to support the town planning process to ensure that new development protects established economies. However, well intentioned policies often fall down at the implementation stage or they encourage an approach that misses the opportunity that affordable space can provide - to make markets and shape places. REDO are able to offer a comprehensive approach including mechanisms outside the planning system, including better use of existing buildings, that ensure the city has the right space to innovate and create.

Maximising affordable workspace in west London

REDO and Volterra were commissioned by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) and London Borough of Ealing to undertake a comprehensive study into affordable workspace within the study area. Find out more here


MEANWHILE USE

REDO’s team have experience of every aspect of meanwhile use, having been on the frontline of project delivery for the last 14 years via 3Space. We have operated meanwhile uses in retail, offices, banks, law courts and school buildings and partnered with both private and public sector landlords.

Meanwhile use that delivers on longer term ambitions

REDO and PRD provided commercial advice to Greater London Authority Land and Property on a strategy for meanwhile use for their development sites in London. Find out more here


PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

REDO provide support from project scoping to design to implementation. We are able to identify suitable building uses and undertake stakeholder engagement, often calling on our network of non-profits, operators, entrepreneurs and innovators. We support local government to manage the selection process to find suitable operators and can provide capacity building for community entrepreneurs to help them respond to tender opportunities.

Bringing new uses to the town centre in Peterborough

The Vine is an 89,000 sq ft former TK Maxx and New Look building in Peterborough, bought by the Council to provide a new hub with a range of uses including library, affordable business space, education centre and café. Find out more here


ASSET MANAGEMENT

Often the public sector has limited funding available but has access to property assets in its ownership or influence. REDO help all levels of government to understand the potential to use their assets to deliver sustainable economic growth. We have a do more for less approach to asset and facilities management from over 14 years repurposing and bringing buildings back into safe and active use with 3Space. ‘End of life’ is a misunderstood and overused term and we’re able to find value which is often overlooked.

Former council car park could be a logistics hub

London borough of Lewisham were keen to explore how new workspace and other uses, including last mile delivery hubs and zero-carbon infrastructure, can be introduced to the town centre. Find our more here


NEW OPERATING MODELS

REDO are able to identify and implement new in-house models for how asset owners can operate and run their buildings. We work with developers and government to identify the most viable approach including better ways to operate and run the buildings themselves.

London’s oldest housing provider takes workspace in-house

REDO is advising Housing Association Peabody on the vision, set up and implementation of its in-house branded and operated affordable workspace at the New Mansion Square in Battersea London. Find out more here