[Podcast] Future Living: Why Our Buildings Need to Catch Up

Welcome to another episode of the Michael Yardney Podcast, and today we're exploring a topic that affects us all: how the way we live has changed.

My guest today, Lucinda Hartley, who has been named one of Australia's 100 most influential women, is a serial founder, technology leader, leading expert in social trends shaping the future of our cities and work, a TEDx speaker, and Chief Growth Officer at Mondas Capital.

Lucinda's written extensively about the disconnect between our evolving lifestyles and our static build environments, so I'd like to discuss how our homes and communities can better adapt to how we live, integrating technology, sustainability and a sense of community into the very fabric of our buildings.

So, whether you're a property investor a homeowner, or just curious about the future of our living, this episode's sure to provide you some valuable perspectives.

Urban planning for the modern age: a conversation with Lucinda Hartley

In this episode, Lucinda Hartley and I discuss the future of urban living, delving into how technology, changing lifestyles, and innovative urban planning are reshaping our cities and homes.

• How living patterns have evolved with technology, particularly the impact of remote work and digital connectivity
• How Gen Z's digital upbringing is transforming notions of fixed addresses, office spaces, and retail environments
• The trend towards polycentric city models and high-density living around public transport hubs in Australia
• Shifting lifestyle patterns, such as later marriages and the rise of single-person households, and their implications for housing
• The critical role of urban planning in fostering healthy, connected neighbourhoods
• Exploration of a study by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on how neighbourhood factors like access to fresh food, social connections, and walkability influence life expectancy
• Examples from Scandinavian countries and Vancouver showcasing successful urban design that promotes social interaction and combat loneliness

Through our discussion, we explore the challenge of rethinking our urban landscapes and lifestyles, offering a forward-looking perspective on the dynamic interplay between technology, urban planning, and evolving social trends.

Links and Resources:

Lucinda Hartley  Urban Strategy Consultant and Chief Growth Officer at Mondus Capital 

Subscribe to Lucinda’s blog on Substack here.

Michael Yardney

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Some of our favorite quotes from the show:

“As Baby Boomers We had to settle down much sooner. But people are not as keen to settle down. They're remaining tenants longer. They're getting married later in life.” - Michael Yardney

“In my mind, many of the politicians are working on three or four-year cycles and not really thinking about spending a lot of money on infrastructure or planning for 10, 20 years down the track, which is really what they, you know, in my mind, they should be doing.” - Michael Yardney

“I guess one way of summarising the habits of successful people could be successful people start before they feel ready.” - Michael Yardney

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