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.
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.
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.
Planning and Infrastructure pricing - will Western Sydney benefit?
The NSW Government has made housing affordability and suitability a key focus since coming to power. The ‘housing crisis’ has seen supply slow and prices rise dramatically, fuelled by a drop in new home construction, materials supply and pricing issues, and workforce constraints.
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.
