Improvement districts drive change in global cities, with London sharing insights on investment and governance for Australian counterparts.
In Short:
– Cities are adopting improvement districts to enhance urban living and attract investment through collaboration.
– Tyrrell emphasised London’s success with improvement districts and highlighted potential benefits for Australian cities in this model.
Cities worldwide are increasingly adopting improvement districts as a strategy to enhance urban living and stimulate investment. These districts involve collaboration between business owners and local authorities, aimed at collectively improving areas by focusing on sustainability, community engagement, and infrastructure development.
Opportunity London CEO Jace Tyrrell recently discussed the significance of improvement districts during an event. He highlighted London’s success in employing this model, fostering both investment and community transformation.
Tyrrell noted that Australia represents a crucial market for London, contributing approximately 10% of capital investment. He outlined opportunities for collaboration, specifically emphasising the strong historical economic ties between the two nations.