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45: How to Build Precincts That Last
Episode Summary
In this episode, Richard sits down with Dr Kate Meyrick, Director at Urbis, to unpack what really separates precincts that thrive from those that don’t deliver on their promise. Kate shares her inspiration to pursue her PhD, ‘On Track for Transformation’, which grew out of two career losses on major rail regeneration bids, and set her on a path to understand why some cities capture the full benefit of transit investment while others fall short.
Kate explores the key findings from her research, which studied 26 cities and 38 rail corridors worldwide. Sustainable transport emerges as the strongest predictor of a city's long term success, but only when land use and transit planning are genuinely integrated and government commitment holds firm across political cycles. Kate also highlights the surprising power of place as a supercharger of value, using King's Cross and London Bridge, two precincts in the same city with very different outcomes, to bring the point to life.
The conversation turns to what this means for Australia today, from Sydney's transit strategy and Brisbane's Olympic legacy to Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop, before closing on the lessons government needs to learn if these enormous infrastructure investments are going to deliver for generations, not just election cycles.
About Our Guest
Dr Kate Meyrick is a Director at Urbis and leads a business unit called Future State. Her team combines insight, evidence and imagination to build compelling visions and evidence-based value propositions for major transformation projects, from transport infrastructure and urban regeneration to city shaping events like the Olympics.
With more than 25 years of international experience across Australia, Asia, Europe and the United States, Kate is globally respected for her work in visioning and positioning city scale precincts, working closely with stakeholders and communities to shape the future of well-loved places.
Kate is a regular speaker, panellist and conference moderator, and a recognised thought leader on city shaping, knowledge and innovation precincts.
Tune into the Episode
If you want to understand what really drives successful precinct development, from integrated planning to the power of place and the importance of long-term vision, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Kate’s evidence-based take on Australia’s biggest urban renewal opportunities.
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Dr Kate Meyrick
Urbis
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By Charter Keck CramerEpisode Summary
In this episode, Richard sits down with Dr Kate Meyrick, Director at Urbis, to unpack what really separates precincts that thrive from those that don’t deliver on their promise. Kate shares her inspiration to pursue her PhD, ‘On Track for Transformation’, which grew out of two career losses on major rail regeneration bids, and set her on a path to understand why some cities capture the full benefit of transit investment while others fall short.
Kate explores the key findings from her research, which studied 26 cities and 38 rail corridors worldwide. Sustainable transport emerges as the strongest predictor of a city's long term success, but only when land use and transit planning are genuinely integrated and government commitment holds firm across political cycles. Kate also highlights the surprising power of place as a supercharger of value, using King's Cross and London Bridge, two precincts in the same city with very different outcomes, to bring the point to life.
The conversation turns to what this means for Australia today, from Sydney's transit strategy and Brisbane's Olympic legacy to Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop, before closing on the lessons government needs to learn if these enormous infrastructure investments are going to deliver for generations, not just election cycles.
About Our Guest
Dr Kate Meyrick is a Director at Urbis and leads a business unit called Future State. Her team combines insight, evidence and imagination to build compelling visions and evidence-based value propositions for major transformation projects, from transport infrastructure and urban regeneration to city shaping events like the Olympics.
With more than 25 years of international experience across Australia, Asia, Europe and the United States, Kate is globally respected for her work in visioning and positioning city scale precincts, working closely with stakeholders and communities to shape the future of well-loved places.
Kate is a regular speaker, panellist and conference moderator, and a recognised thought leader on city shaping, knowledge and innovation precincts.
Tune into the Episode
If you want to understand what really drives successful precinct development, from integrated planning to the power of place and the importance of long-term vision, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Kate’s evidence-based take on Australia’s biggest urban renewal opportunities.
EPISODE LINKS
Dr Kate Meyrick
Urbis
We'd love your feedback, send us a message today.
LET’S CONNECT
Subscribe
Instagram
Website
LinkedIn
Email > [email protected]
This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. This podcast is not intended to replace or supplement professional investment, financial or legal advice. Please seek professional advice based upon your personal circumstances. The views expressed by our podcast guests may not represent those of Charter Keck Cramer. This podcast may not be copied, reproduced, republished or posted in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Charter Keck Cramer.