Introducing our Place Economics Team

Our Team

Across the UK, towns and cities are facing complex and interconnected challenges: how to attract investment, regenerate centres, unlock brownfield sites and ensure communities can thrive. Meeting these challenges requires a blend of skills and perspectives.

AMION’s Place Economics team has been established to provide just that. By combining expertise in economics, property and planning, we are able to help clients build stronger cases for investment, shape regeneration strategies and demonstrate the long-term benefits of development.

What we do

Our team provides a full suite of services to support partners in making the case for place-based investment. This includes:

Securing public and private funding through robust, evidence-led business cases
Assessing the economic, social and environmental impacts of regeneration schemes
Advising on planning and property issues that influence the deliverability of projects
Supporting policy development to ensure decisions are grounded in strong economic analysis

Where we’re making a difference

The Place Economics team is already involved in major projects across the country:

In Newcastle, we have helped to secure brownfield funding, unlocking challenging sites for housing and development.
In Shrewsbury, we have shaped proposals for the Riverside regeneration, supporting the town centre’s renewal.
In Liverpool, we are contributing to the transformation of Central Docks as part of the wider Liverpool Waters development.

Each of these projects demonstrates our ability to provide both analytical depth and practical insight, ensuring investment delivers real outcomes: new homes, quality jobs and vibrant, sustainable communities.

Why it matters

Good places don’t happen by accident. They are the result of careful planning, strong partnerships and evidence-led decision-making. Our Place Economics team is dedicated to ensuring that the case for investing in places is not only robust but compelling. We work with clients to show how regeneration and development projects deliver benefits that last – improving wellbeing, supporting inclusive growth and creating environments where people and businesses can flourish.