A call to arms for architects and planners: We must refurbish public housing, not knock it down
Alistair Sisson argues that instead of new housing, government should refurbish public housing.
Source: thefifthestate.com.au
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Developers back affordable housing quotas, with incentives
The developer lobby cited the South Australian approach, but it contains incentives for developers which NSW councils say they cannot abide.
Source: smh.com.au
The housing crisis needs housing action
MPs from both major parties have absorbed an investor–style thinking, even towards public housing. Andrew Chuter argues that naïve economic theories of supply and demand will not fix the homelessness problem.
Source: greenleft.org.au
GroupGSA reveals bold, inclusive masterplan for Arncliffe mixed tenure housing precinct
The masterplan for the approved State Significant Development at 26-42 Eden Street and 161-179 Princes Highway, Arncliffe, is being delivered under the NSW Land and Housing Corporation’s (LaHC) 'Future Directions’ policy, with the project led by its development partner Billbergia and Social Housing Provider (CHP) Evolve Housing.
Source: architectureanddesign.com.au
NSW government urged to act on rental crisis and social housing ahead of state budget
Despite pleas from advocates to lift investment, government focused on ‘upgrading’ and ‘maintenance’ of current public housing
Source: theguardian.com