Pareto Joins RICS Panel on Wolverhampton’s Green Innovation Corridor

Director of Pareto Projects, Kuli Bajwa, had the pleasure of hosting a panel discussion for the RICS Black Country Local Members Group, spotlighting the transformative potential of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Green Innovation Corridor.

Held during Wolverhampton Business Week, the event brought together a panel of leading voices from across the built environment to explore how the Green Innovation Corridor could redefine the city’s future – not just as a regeneration scheme, but as a blueprint for sustainable growth in the West Midlands.

Set against a backdrop of historic canals, former industrial plots, and ambitious architectural visions, the panel focused on the importance of balancing infrastructure and investment with long-term social impact.

The session was chaired by Ben Dean FRICS MCMI and featured:

• Paul Woodcock, Programme Director, City of Wolverhampton Council
• Lisa Deering, Managing Director, Glancy Nicholls Architects
• Laura Loftus, Director, Head of Development Advisory, CBRE
• Kuli Bajwa, Director, Pareto Projects
• Dr Paul Hampton, Head of School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Wolverhampton

A key theme throughout the discussion was the social legacy of the Green Innovation Corridor. Speaking on the topic, Kuli Bajwa shared: “…you’re activating under-utilised areas into thriving areas. The net-zero benefits are driving sustainable design, low carbon industries in line with national policy and inclusive growth, and embedding apprenticeships, the SME, the social enterprises into delivery – ensuring that the benefits stay within the Wolverhampton community.”

The event highlighted the importance of inclusive development, community engagement, and sustainable design – principles that Pareto Projects continues to champion across its work.

Read more about the Green Innovation Corridor here: 

https://www.rics.org/news-insights/rics-black-country-spotlight-wolverhamptons-green-innovation-c