Can London Build Enough Homes for the Future?
August 17, 2026
Housing is one of the defining challenges facing global cities but how can London deliver more homes while improving affordability and creating better communities?
In this episode of The Connector on @weareticker , @HarperB-global Founder Belinda Coates sits down with Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Development, to explore how London is tackling its housing crisis through bold planning reforms, public-private partnerships and innovative approaches to housing delivery.
From the Draft London Plan and affordable housing to Build to Rent, co-living and transit-oriented development, Tom shares how the capital is planning for future growth and what Australia can learn from London’s approach.