Working from Home as a Catalyst for Urban Regeneration

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home has become normalised and is likely to continue gather pace. The adjustment in daytime population that this creates implications for urban planning, as it can drive greater levels of localization less car-dependent cities. In paper, we describe how shift changes density, a significant predictor most measures amenity, walkability, liveability. First, define method mapping access applied two cities: Melbourne Sydney. Secondly, analyse two-way causal relationship between density amenity based on bivariate spatial mapping. Thirdly, provide estimating populations. Finally, article provides taxonomy telework regeneration potential different parts city level expected (average high job-density areas ?14%, CBDs ?30%, +54% residential areas). We argue that, if used catalyst within strategic regeneration, increases could create higher suburban areas, which lead improved sustainability outcomes, specifically liveability, reduced car dependence. have calculated opportunity account 89% area cover 49% population, may well grow WFH trend continues. As such, conclusion, outline set site-specific opportunities challenges relevant planners aim regeneration.