The concept of the missing middle

Data Centres have only reached the tip of the iceberg in terms of what’s to come

Tune in to learn more about this critical infrastructure, why secure data storage and access is so important and what we can expect to see from this buzzing industry in the not-so-distant future.   If you know someone who would be a great guest on our show or have a question you’d like Joe to explore in these discussions, please let us know at .

The concept of the missing middle

Chris Johnson was amongst the first few guests to appear on Developmental: property & the mind, back in 2019. At the time he was CEO of Urban Taskforce and after holding that title for 8 consecutive years, Chris has since moved into an active retirement where he balances private consulting with his flair for writing about all things urban planning. In this episode, the pair sit down to talk about Chris’s latest book, “Mid-rise urban living” which in part, raises the essential and ultimately overlooked component of mid-rise developments in growing cities like Sydney. Between the two extremes of high-rise residential towers and detached homes, there is a 'missing middle' of mid-rise apartment buildings. Joe and Chris discuss award-winning international examples of how these can be done well, and the vital role they play in adding a richness to neighbourhoods around the world. As an advocate for a better built Sydney, Chris unpacks the greater need to simplify the NSW planning system, give more power to the architects and allow space for more creativity in the design process, for Sydney to prosper and grow sustainably. If you know someone who would be a great guest on our show or have a question you’d like Joe to explore in these discussions, please let us know at .

The critical role of immigration and its impact on people, property and economic recovery

The Australian Government’s approach to immigration policy is everchanging, and COVID-19 has presented an additional wave of challenges that continue to impact Australians, the people who want to live and work here and the economy. Our next guest, Anne O’Donoghue, Director and Principal Lawyer at Immigration Solutions Lawyers, is widely recognised for her specialist skills of advising and guiding people – including students, skilled migrants, families and medical patients – through complex, life-changing circumstances. The new episode of Developmental is out now, so tune in as Anne connects with Joe and discover her unique journey through life and an enriching career.

Changing our approach to planning; less red tape, greater flexibility and a greater focus of housing supply

How can we support sustainable urban growth in NSW? Tom Forrest shares his suggestions on this episode of Developmental: property & the mind. As a patron of positive urban development, Tom Forrest, Chief Executive Officer of Urban Taskforce Australia, brings to this in-depth discussion his wealth of experience in public and private sector planning and policymaking. Joe and Tom discuss the limitations of the current NSW planning act and the domino effects this will have on our future generations, as we are left with an overspill of cookie-cutter developments and an absence of innovative and forward-thinking design.

Success: striking the work/life balance

Hear from one of Sydney’s leading commercial property dealmakers on Developmental: property & the mind. Jeff Moxham, Principal at Ray White Commercial Metropolitan Sydney, is responsible for masterminding the strategies behind some of Sydney’s biggest commercial property deals. With a family heritage rich in real estate, he’s already 23 years into his own career and shows no signs of slowing down. Listen to S2, E3 now as Jeff shares his five tips for living successfully and striking the perfect balance between a career, family and passion.