The Connector / Why Heat Resilience Is the Next Property Priority

Melbourne has just recorded its hottest day in six years hitting 42.7°C.

So how does a global city prepare for extreme heat… and what does a cooler, more liveable future actually look like?

In this episode of The Connector, Belinda Coates sits down with Tiffany Crawford, Chief Heat Officer at the City of Melbourne, to unpack how cities can design for heat resilience — from cool corridors and shaded streets to greener precincts and smarter buildings.

Together, they explore the growing risks of extreme temperatures, how Melbourne is responding, and why heat mitigation is fast becoming both a public health priority and a commercial opportunity for developers and investors.