Seniors Housing - The Roadkill of Recent Housing Reforms
Seniors housing faces challenges amidst recent NSW housing reforms, risking its viability as a part-solution to the housing crisis. Ethos Urban Director, Planning, Daniel West, calls for urgent legislative adjustments to ensure seniors housing remains competitive and integral to housing supply strategies.
Unlocking Potential: NSW's Transport Oriented Development Program
The NSW Government released its Transport-Oriented Development Program in December 2023. Yvette Carr, Director, Planning provides insights into the program's proposed changes and potential implications.
Accommodating Melbourne's Population Growth an Ongoing Balancing Act
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals Greater Melbourne's 3.3% population surge, surpassing 5.2 million residents. High population growth amplifies the challenges faced by governments in accommodating new housing. Chris McNeill, Director, Economics, reviews the latest regional population data.
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.
