The Connector / What Will the Australian Suburb Look Like in 2050

April 06, 2026

As housing pressure intensifies and climate challenges accelerate, the way we design, plan and evolve our communities is being fundamentally rethought.

In this episode of The Connector, Harper B Founder Belinda Coates is joined by Mike Day, Co-Founder of Sharp Day, to explore what the suburb of the future could and should look like.

From nature-positive urbanism to the idea of timeless places, this conversation challenges the way we think about suburban growth. It’s not just about density or development, it’s about creating places that restore the environment, strengthen identity and genuinely improve how people live.