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.
Summary of Suburban Rail Loop's Precincts Discussion Paper
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.
Uluru Statement from the Heart
Ethos Urban’s vision for reconciliation is to articulate, celebrate and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, histories, truths, peoples and Country through our projects, thought leadership and ultimately the built environment which we contribute to creating. It is vital that First Nations peoples, who are the Traditional Custodians of this country, are actively involved in the creation of places and policies which shape the built and natural environment.
Ethos Urban announces two key appointments to drive growth strategy
We are pleased to announce two significant appointments within the company to foster growth and enhance its market presence and client satisfaction.
Artificial intelligence and trust in planning
In late 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) interface ChatGPT sent shockwaves through society as people, for the first time, meaningfully considered what a post-AI society might look like.
Questions were raised around what these technologies would mean for a wide range of professions, and planning was no exception.
Women sleeping rough: determining solutions to homelessness with a gendered lens
Whilst homelessness can affect any gender, women in Australia are increasingly struggling to find access to affordable and safe housing.
