World-class precincts, addressing worker shortages and attractive public transport will be the engine of Australia’s post-pandemic prosperity.
Just 12 months ago, you could be forgiven for harbouring doubts about the future of Australia’s cities with many commentators boldly predicting “the CBD is dead”.
How well our buildings, neighbourhoods or cities bounce back will depend on our ability to respond to specific challenges. National Skills Commission data shows acute need in areas such as healthcare, retail and hospitality, with job vacancies for hospitality staff in April 2022 at 3 to 4 times the level they were prior to the pandemic.Second, with major network infrastructure under development, we can rethink our cities around the pipeline of upcoming precincts.
Partnerships with businesses, local governments, and private providers will unlock social and economic amenity from these developments.
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