INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE | E24 | Tim Williams – The future of our Cities and the Housing Ponzi Scheme
In our first episode of 2021 I am very pleased to welcome the brilliant Tim Williams to the Podcast. In addition to being a historian, political advisor, academic and barrister he is Chair of Open Cities and Strategic Advisor on Cities to Arup Australasia. Tim illuminates in his Welsh dulcet tones and drops in a few anecdotes on the way. In this episode we talk about: · Tim’s background from his Welsh Coal Mining roots, to being voted the 17th most important person in London, to working for Tony Blair and being Chief Executive of Committee for Sydney. · The pivotal role that cities play in the creation of wealth, ideas and jobs, particularly in Australia. · Why we at an existential moment for our cities and general way of life in the face of lockdowns and the working from home culture. · The need to reclaim our cities and out freedoms or risk the cultural and societal benefits of urban life, there is no suburb with out with urban. · The incredible factors that have led to a project growth of 9% in our housing market in the face of global pandemic and the need for a radical overhaul of housing in general. Tim can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-williams-a6220253/ The podcast can also be found on Youtube: https://youtu.be/hyKZj_x2TOc INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE: Integrated Infrastructure is a podcast dedicated to bringing news and views from industry leaders involved in the development, design, construction and management of the many built forms that make up Australia’s integrated infrastructure. Integrated infrastructure is powered by North Search, specialists in executive and technical search across engineering, design, construction, property and energy markets in Australia. About North Search: North Search is a provider of executive and technical search services and partner of choice for leading organisations when identifying and appointing top performers in the Asia Pacific region. Established in 2015 North Search has developed a reputation for delivering technically complex and challenging roles in skill-short markets. We understand that the success of your business is driven by acquiring the best teams and leaders. That’s why North Search is dedicated to identifying and attracting outstanding talent to your organisation. Our Services: Executive Search - Identifying and attracting leading executives to your organisation through a forensic and structured search process. Professional and Technical Search - Agile and accurate identification of senior management and technical experts utilising our full search capabilities. Tailored Solutions - A flexible approach to your talent needs, wherever your organisation may be in the talent lifecycle: • Talent Mapping • Competitor Analysis • Salary benchmarking • New Market Research & Growth Planning • Succession Planning • Executive Benchmarking Industries: • Built Environment • Engineering • Property • Energy & Resources • Investment & Advisory • Public Sector • Not-For-Profit • Professional Services https://www.north-search.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/north-search For more information or if you are interested in being on the Podcast please contact Paddy Delany on paddy@north-search.com or via LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paddydelany