How can we accommodate growth in existing places? 

In our final episode of the season, we talk to Andrew Cortese, Managing Partner Grimshaw Architects, Bill Price, a transit oriented development expert from WSP’s London business and Ross Harvey, NSW Structures Director with WSP in Australia. 

Our guests talk about the rich history of railways in Australia and around the world, and some of the challenges and opportunities to find more space in dense cities. In a sense, re-activating their potential as thriving hubs for activity. 

We share some examples of successful rail overbuild projects, as well as the considerations for integrating vertical and horizontal infrastructure. 

Show notes

00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Differences and similarities between Australia and London?
06:30 - How has the change impacted community?
08:42 - What are some of the successful examples of rail overbuilds?
15:54 - Ross, what about build over heritage?
17:35 - Opportunities in integrating vertical and horizontal?
24:11 - What’s the difference between success and failure?
28:21 - Will city renewal projects change in a post COVID world and if so, how?
30:12 - Wrap up