From London’s £1 billion Camden Film Quarter to major studio expansions across Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia, governments and developers are increasingly treating screen infrastructure as a catalyst for urban renewal, jobs and long-term economic development.
Theatre and live performances drive visitation, strengthen local economies and create places where people want to live, work and spend time.
Why are cities investing in creative infrastructure? Belinda Coates examines how projects like Camden Film Quarter are redefining regeneration and economic growth.
London has just been awarded the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize 2026, recognising its global leadership in city making, innovation and liveability. But what can Australia and other cities learn from London’s success?
Investment is reshaping cities at a rapid pace but how do we make sure growth still puts people and communities first?
On this episode of The Connector Belinda Coates is joined by Nabeel Khan, CEO of the Oxford Street Development Corporation, to discuss what it takes to bring an iconic high street back to life.
On this episode of The Connector, Belinda Coates sits down with Nick Smith, CEO and Co-Founder of Kurraba Group, to unpack why life sciences is becoming one of the most important growth industries shaping Australia’s future.
Dining precincts are no longer just places to eat they’re shaping how cities come alive after hours, attracting talent, investment and culture into urban centres. In this episode of The Connector, Harper B Founder Belinda Coates sits down with leading restaurateur Chris Lucas, founder of Lucas Collective, to unpack how hospitality is redefining the future of our cities.
In this episode of The Connector, Harper B Founder Belinda Coates sits down with Anu Shanker, Managing Director of HQ7 Studios, to explore how Austria is using the film industry as a powerful driver of economic growth and city transformation.
From student accommodation to Build-to-Rent and the rise of co-living, new housing models are transforming cities across Europe and the UK. But what does this mean for Australia? In this episode of The Connector, Harper B Founder Belinda Coates sits down with Anouk Darling, CEO of Scape, for a timely conversation on the future of living.