Housing for Good event: In photos

Posted on: 2 October, 2019

This article may refer to the University College of Estate Management (UCEM) which became University of the Built Environment in June 2025.

We took to Reading Town Hall for our centenary Housing for Good event in aid of our charity partner, Launchpad, last month. We were joined by four influential speakers from industry and politics who gave passionate presentations on ways to solve the housing crisis, as well as Launchpad’s Corporate Partnerships Manager, Jason McMahon, who made a plea for the attendees to support the charity’s latest project.

Here’s the story of the evening in photos…

Sustainability workshop Concert Hall at Reading Town Hall UCEM Housing for Good Programme The Launchpad stand What can influence sustainability the most? Sustainability drivers Signing the guest book Guests milling in the Concert Halll before the panel talks Networking before the panel discussion The panel before their talks Ashley addressing the audience Matt Rodda addressing the audience Sue Riddlestone OBE, discussing Bioregional Steve Woodford, Managing Director at Haslams Estate Agents Closeup of Sue The audience listening intently Ashley talking to the panel Ashley talking to the panel Jason McMahon from Launchpad addressing the audience Ashley wrapping the talk up Guests networking after the talks Guests networking after the talks Guests networking after the talks Guests networking after the talks Guests networking after the talks Guests networking after the talks Guests networking after the talks Guests networking after the talks A member of the audience asking a question of the panel Guests networking

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