In this episode we take a closer look at the future of Melbourne’s CBD and the economic forces shaping it in the years since the pandemic.
Few cities in the world experienced the disruptions of COVID quite like Melbourne. Long lockdowns, changing work patterns and the rise of hybrid work have all reshaped how people use the city. Office vacancies remain high, foot traffic has shifted, and the conversation about how to revitalise the CBD is still very much underway.
Joining for the conversation is Stephen Mayne — former City of Melbourne councillor, founder of *Crikey*, and one of Australia’s most well-known shareholder activists. Stephen has spent years analysing the intersection of politics, business and governance, including during his time on council where he oversaw the city’s finance portfolio.
In this episode we explore how Melbourne’s CBD is evolving, what the City of Melbourne can realistically do to bring people back into the city, and what the next chapter of the central city economy might look like.
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