New Epping Project Director Ben Rowe recently joined Martin Preece on The Building Talks Podcast to discuss his career in property development and the vision behind the growing community at Riverlee’s landmark New Epping regeneration project.

Together, they explored Ben’s pathway into the property industry and the experiences that have shaped his approach to leading large-scale, mixed-use developments.

As project director of one of Melbourne’s most ambitious regeneration projects, Ben discussed what it takes to build a healthy community at New Epping and shared updates on the evolution of the New Epping Health Hub – a connected network of hospitals, medical specialists, and researchers set to transform healthcare access in Melbourne’s outer north.

The episode also explores Ben’s approach to place-making, sustainability, and long-term economic value, as well as his leadership, collaborative style, and role as co-founder of Queers in Property, an independent network supporting LGBTQIA+ professionals across property, construction, and design.

Episode out now —listen here.