Optimum Search City Research Centre conducts independent research and advisory services. It's founder is Dr Jonathan Drane who is a recognised expert in city growth dynamics with an emphasis on precinct activation. The research centre is currently engaged in night economy precinct analysis and activation and the study of the systemic causes of defects in the multi-apartment sector. Night economy research is conducted through the Night Owl Research Project see https://nightowl.jondrane.net/ Building Defects research is conducted through the Defects Dilemma Research Project see https://defects.jondrane.net/ Advisory services related to expert advice in complex development and construction cases is conducted through Expert Triage see https://experts.jon drane.net