Ian Shimmin, Urbis partner, spoke to QIC for their latest Beyond the Blueprint episode about the five megatrends shaping urban life and consumer behaviour that we’re seeing in Australia today.
In the interview, Ian touches on the importance of human movement data and unique property data and how it can establish an evidence base for confident decision making, especially when related to the design of multi-use developments. Talking to the lifestyle needs of Gen Z, he stresses the importance of social connectedness as a design imperative.
With examples from around the world, Ian discusses the concept of the multi-nodal city of the future. Mall of Instanbul, Zorlu Centre, and Akasya Mall are all fully integrated multi-use developments in a suburban setting, with retail and entertainment at their core.
Watch the video below for more of Ian’s insights into the future of our cities and the trends that could impact them.