NSW Infill Reforms No Silver Bullet
Projects making the most of infill housing reforms were lodged within days of the NSW Government introducing them in December last year. Industry experts however, express concerns about the lack of clarity and feasibility challenges, emphasising the need for a more integrated approach.
Ethos Urban Returns as Event Sponsors for Outlook Series 2024
Ethos Urban was excited to sponsor the Property Council of Australia NSW OUTLOOK SERIES industry event, for the fifth consecutive year which will took place over the full month of February across Sydney and regional centres.
Mitigating loneliness and maximising wellbeing: ensuring inclusivity in residential aged care
When we consider inclusivity in aged care, traditional models have focused on viewing the needs of the elderly cumulatively, or with a combined lens, focusing on addressing physical health conditions as we age – such as improving accessibility. This article highlights the importance of diversity and inclusive design in responding to the need to focus on social wellbeing as we age.
Victoria Housing Statement Summary
The Victorian Housing Statement was released today in response to the growing urgency for greater housing supply to support project population growth. The Victorian Government has set a target of 80,000 dwellings per year for the first decade, and in total an additional 1.6 million homes in Victoria by 2051.
Housing and Productivity Contributions: Potential retrospective nature of contributions for Residential Development involving strata subdivision
The Draft Ministerial Order for the new Housing and Productivity Contributions will be retrospective in many instances for existing consents for residential development and simply lodging a development application before the commencement date of 1 October 2023 may not be sufficient for some type of residential development.
Suburban Rail Loop Precinct Summary | Submissions closing Oct 24th
The State Government has released the SRL Precincts Discussion Paper as part of Monday’s launch of the next round of engagement on the $125 billion Suburban Rail Loop project. The project aims to deliver 90km of new rail lines across Melbourne’s middle suburbs linking Cheltenham to Werribee.
Housing SEPP GFA Definition Change - More Floor Space for Seniors Housing!
A new updated definition of Gross Floor Area (GFA) for seniors housing within Part 5 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Housing) 2021 (Housing SEPP) commenced yesterday and can be found here. This update provides much needed certainty and is a positive step for the industry's growth. It is planning reform that Ethos Urban is proud to have led in directly advocating for an emergency housekeeping amendment and then advising the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) on the best approach.
The Significance of Australia's First Wellbeing Framework
Australia is on the cusp of a transformative milestone for how we think about value creation with the release today of the National Wellbeing Framework, the Measuring What Matters Statement, by the Federal Government. This eagerly anticipated initiative will support Australia to ‘measure what matters’ beyond just economic value creation. This puts us on track to become a Wellbeing Economy Government, joining the likes of Scotland, New Zealand, Iceland, Wales, Finland, and Canada.