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ABC Radio Perth

The way we live and use our cities and local neighbourhoods has changed dramatically since the COVID-19 pandemic. Have you wondered how that might influence the way we plan, design and build our cities and suburbs and workplaces – and even our homes?

Jess Strutt takes a look at what this could mean in the longer term.

Listen to the full interview including comments from UDIA WA CEO Tanya Steinbeck here.

 

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