About Lands Improvement
Formed in 1853, Lands Improvement is a strategic land developer that holds a long-term view, thoughtfully shaping and planning the future of living within the United Kingdom, by working with communities and leaving a legacy of places that will endure.
across the UK planning permission communities
OUR VALUES
WHAT WE STAND FORE STAND FOR
CORE VALUES
BRITISH HERITAGE
LIH has history, it has a way of doing things which we class as ‘proper’. We have historic roots that people we work with trust and a culture that is very unique to LIH.
LONG-TERM VIEW
This long-term view is based in almost everything we do. Our vision for the future has to be well thought out and considered.
RELEVANT
Being in tune with the market and policy, what is going on within our space both now but more importantly in the future informs our approach.
EMOTIONAL VALUES FUNCTIONAL VALUES
INCLUSIVE
We are a family, connected, approachable and treat everyone with respect. We listen and we seek to understand all views.
PRAGMATIC
We have systems and processes that are robust and get the job done. This sense of pragmatism is what gives people who work with us a sense of security and trust that we know what we are doing.
ABSORBED
We are specialists and experts in our field. We are fully immersed in the world that we operate in. This means we are highly detailed and knowledgeable.
LEGACY
We care that what we leave behind makes a positive impact and endures for communities to thrive.
ANALYTICAL
We apply an analytical approach to the work that we do to consider all the opportunities and risks to arrive at our decisions. This approach has made LIH successful.
PROGRESSIVE
We are looking to be at the forefront of the market, by being aware of what is going on and taking new and innovative practices and approaches.
Placemaking
Lands Improvement, as master developer and land promoter, is in the privileged position of being able to significantly impact the places people live in – and their day-to-day lives.
It is our intention for this impact to be as positive an experience as possible, and this means playing a leading role in creating places where people love to live; now and in the long-term.
Our influence comes from the places we develop, the people we work with and existing research into the way placemaking is evolving.
Everything we develop – including our tools, processes and ways of working are focused on remaining true to creating great places for people to enjoy living in.
Our Goal – Healthy Happy Places
Healthy Happy Places encapsulates our ambitions for the places we make and the people who live there.
By this we mean:
•Places with dynamic and thriving public spaces
•Places that make healthy and sustainable ways of living the natural choice
•Places with engaged and proud communities
•Places that are inclusive for all generations and demographics
•Places that protect, preserve and enhance nature These are our Placemaking pillars.
How we work
Our Process
We pride ourselves in the level of rigour that we approach our projects with. Carefully considering all the angles and being highly analytical in our thinking. This thorough examination of every project allows us to understand how we can best maximise the opportunity for all. We ensure that what we do is highly strategic and leaves an enduring legacy.
