The Connector / Building Better Cities Starts With Culture
Theatre and live performances drive visitation, strengthen local economies and create places where people want to live, work and spend time.
The Connector / London Wins the World’s Top City Prize: What Every City Can Learn
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?
The Connector / Are Cities Losing Their Sense of Community?
Investment is reshaping cities at a rapid pace but how do we make sure growth still puts people and communities first?
The Connector / Reinventing Oxford Street in London
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.
The Connector / Australia’s Life Sciences Boom
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.
The Connector / Top Restaurateur Reveals the Secret Sauce Behind Destination Dining
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.
The Connector / How Vienna Turned Film Into an Economic Growth Engine
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.
The Connector / The Housing Shift No One Can Ignore
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.
The Connector / Impact vs Profit: Rethinking Value in Modern Development
In this episode, Harper B Founder Belinda Coates sits down with global impact consultant Bec McHenry to explore how an impact-led approach is reshaping the built environment and why the industry may be undervaluing its greatest opportunities.
The Connector / Designing Workplaces That Improve How We Think and Feel
In this episode of The Connector, Harper B Founder Belinda Coates sits down with global thought leader in real estate customer experience Letitia Hope to explore how positive psychology is reshaping the future of work and why the design of our workplaces has never mattered more.