In Short:
– London is a global financial hub with a 25% job increase since COVID, attracting international investments.
– The City of London Corporation promotes partnerships and international outreach to enhance London’s global brand and appeal.

On this episode of The Connector Belinda Coates hosts Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation, to discuss how London has been able to maintain its financial competitiveness.

Chris notes London’s economy is rebounding with a 25% increase in jobs since COVID. The Corporation, alongside Opportunity London, plans international investment tours in Saudi Arabia and Asia to attract investors. Key sectors include life sciences, technology, and financial services.

Investment in London remains strong due to its advantageous time zone, language, and legal services. The city offers unique cultural attractions, making it appealing to young professionals worldwide.

In Short:
– Over half the global population lives in cities, which occupy only 1% of the Earth’s surface.
– Ludo Campbell-Reid discusses urban liveability and sustainable design in cities on *The Connector*.

Cities house over half the global population, occupying just 1% of the earth’s surface. On the latest episode of *The Connector*, host Belinda Coates interviews urban designer Ludo Campbell-Reid. With experience in cities like Melbourne, Auckland, and London, he discusses urban liveability and what makes a city thrive.

He highlights how cities are magnets for people due to their opportunities for innovation and community. Reflecting on Melbourne’s success in liveability rankings, he asserts that definitions of liveability vary among individuals. Future cities will need resilience, connectivity, and community-centered design.

In Short:
– A housing revolution in the UK focuses on co-living, led by Hub Living’s high-quality developments.
– Co-living offers affordable housing, fosters community, and addresses urban loneliness, while expanding acceptance is vital.

Across the UK, a housing revolution is unfolding, centring around co-living and led by companies like Hub Living. This movement reflects a shift in how people connect and build community in urban settings. Hub Living, under Managing Director Damien Sharkey, focuses on high-quality developments that meet social needs.

Sharkey notes that co-living is not merely a contemporary trend but rather a longstanding residential practice that provides affordable housing and mitigates loneliness. By accommodating a diverse range of tenants, co-living allows people greater access to city centres and community while retaining economic feasibility.