Polly Barker, Director at Prior + Partners, has been appointed to the board of Future of London for 2026.
Future of London is a leading not-for-profit that champions better city-making and cross-sector collaboration, bringing together 60 member organisations spanning London local authorities, public sector bodies, and private sector consultancies, developers and housing organisations.
Prior + Partners became a member of Future of London in 2023, reflecting the practice’s ongoing commitment to collaborative thinking, inclusive growth and long-term urban impact. Polly’s appointment strengthens this relationship and supports the organisation’s continued work across London’s built environment sector.
Polly Barker joined Prior + Partners in 2024 to drive forward the Practice’s Place Economics offer; She has extensive expertise in place-based economic advisory and case-making, and how to add value to public sector decision making through spatial planning.
Her recent portfolio includes several nationally significant transport-led regeneration projects and economic strategies, as well as, an economic and social impact assessment for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on behalf of the London Legacy Development Corporation.
Commenting on her appointment, Polly said:
“I am truly delighted to have joined the board and hope my experience across the built environment in London, the UK and internationally will bring fresh perspectives to an already highly experienced board.
I am mindful that I am joining at a time of continued financial challenge, particularly in the public sector, and I intend to draw on my experience in case-making and impact assessment to better demonstrate the wide-ranging and remarkable value Future of London and its network deliver.”
Read more about the Future of London and the recent appointments here.
