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I recently shared evidence that upzoning significantly boosted the development of public housing in Auckland, New Zealand. The government, however, is not the only potential provider of social / affordable housing -- the latter can also be provided by community groups. In the post below, some of these community groups are communicating how zoning rules in NSW are constraining their ability to supply social housing. This is why upzoning is so effective: It provides everyone, including private developers, government agencies, and community providers with the opportunity to supply more housing. Some won't but *some will*. And that leaves us better off than we would be otherwise without upzoning. And this is why I suggest that widespread upzoning is the first step in tackling our housing affordability challenges.

Why are we advocating for proposed planning reforms to include land zoned 'special purpose' and 'place of public worship'? This issue emerged in consultation with our members as a common barrier for faith communities wanting to use their land for affordable housing. Member, Sustainable Development Group Ltd has a unique perspective on the issue as it partners with multiple faith communities. Their Managing Director, Richard Ollerhead, shares that the costs to fund planning proposals have halted affordable housing developments. Ross Jones, CEO of Sydney Anglican Property, says of the church's commitment to supporting local communities struggling to find safe, secure and affordable housing - "The Sydney Diocese of the Anglican Church is keen to play a significant role in the provision of social and affordable housing, but, as Rob Stokes points out, the SP2 zoning is a limiting factor. We support Rob's proposal as it would help unlock a number of properties on which our churches would continue to operate but on which we could also incorporate social and affordable housing." Fortunately, the solution is straightforward. Read Faith Housing Alliance's submission to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure: https://lnkd.in/giJCxfxY #planning #affordablehousing #socialhousing #housingcrisis #housingjustice #YIGBY

🏡 Affordable Housing Comes to Monessen! 🏡 Big news for Monessen! Five new modular homes will soon arrive on Motheral Avenue, offering a fresh start for underserved families. Built by Westmoreland Community Action (WCA), these homes are part of a larger initiative to provide affordable housing options in a city that desperately needs them. Three homes are available for families making between 50%-60% of the area's median income, while two are set for those earning 60%-80%. These 3-bedroom, 2-bath homes are perfect for veterans, seniors, and others in need. WCA Vice President Dan Giovannelli says this is about more than housing; it's about Monessen's future. With plans for more homes and a new welcome center offering support services, Monessen is stepping into a vibrant new chapter. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDhXZmMu #healthyandwholecommunities #landbanking #WestmorelandCounty #CommunityDevelopment #Empowerment #CommunityPlanning #HistoricPreservation #Revitalization #blight #blightremediation #revitalization #redevelopment #communitydevelopment #westmorelandcounty #community #redevelopmentauthority #localgovernment #ARPA #AmericanRescuePlanAct #demolition #westmorelandcountypa #Resilience #Wellbeing #StrategicDoing #Community #WestmorelandCounty #Revitalization #Development #CommunityRevitalization

"Our Tribal value system is not the same as that of the dominant society. To us, it's less about owning the land and more that we are part of the land."—Tonya Plummer, director of Native American housing programs at Enterprise Community Partners. For Tribal members of the Flathead Reservation, homeownership is about stewardship and generational stability. Hear how housing advocates are seeking to expand housing access in our new Q&A. 👇 #Housing #HousingPolicy #Homeownership #NationalHomeownershipMonth

Burnaby Mayor Shares His Thoughts on Housng Density and Affordability Affordability of rental housing has 5 components: 1) land cost driven by supply of land 2) construction costs driven by building code and supply of labour and materials 3) City fees and zoning/permitting time 4) Interest rates 5) after tax income of renters Creating affordable housing is based on creating more supply but also increasing incomes. Maybe governments should reduce income taxes, fees and building code complexity. Housing was more affordable when governments were smaller and less intrusive. #multifamily #multifamilydevelopment #realestate #realestatedevelopment

I appreciate Kenji Sato from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) featuring this online again yesterday. It can be challenging to keep track, especially with the other planning reforms currently in place in Queensland. So, let me try to simplify the case here. We see it as a two-step processes really: 🏠 We need a straightforward solution to establish modest housing on these sites that fits within the existing urban footprint. One that can move quickly, as ‘accepted development’, across multiple sites, as opposed to one at a time. That’s the planning change we are seeking. 🏡 A bigger or more complicated project could move through other local and state pathways, which would justify that additional time, risk and due diligence. If you also say YES, I encourage you to lodge a submission by 21 May 2024 about the Housing Availability and Affordability (Planning and Other Legislation) Amendment Bill 2023 and particularly in relation to the Planning Regulation. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3: 1️⃣Draft up an email to: planning4housing@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au 2️⃣Say Yes to YIFBY ie. yes to gentle density being considered as ‘accepted development’ on serviced and unconstrained community purpose land, owned by faith based groups. Make your case in your own words, but hopefully this article helps you understand where we are coming from, and 3️⃣Press send. #faithbased #underutilised #land #social #affordable #housing #homematters #queensland #bettertogether Queensland Churches Together Australian Christian Churches Wesleyan Methodist Church Australia Lutheran Church of Australia Crosslink Christian Network Churches of Christ in Queensland Archdiocese of Brisbane Q Shelter YIMBY Qld CHIA Queensland Anglican Church Southern Queensland Property Council of Australia Queensland https://lnkd.in/g7BM-EZK

An insightful Vancouver Sun article from Douglas Todd. While Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim looks to Metrotown and Brentwood as prototypes for densifyng Vancouver neighbourhoods, Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley doesn’t believe the ‘supply side’ myth for housing affordability, and tells Vancouverites to hold on to cherished walkable neighbourhoods like Commercial Drive. He also speaks to the real cost of neighbourhood densification through mandated multiplex development. Burnaby’s high rise Town Centres have arisen over a generation or two on former shopping centre, industrial, and institutional lands - i.e., large underutilized acreages in a sea of suburbia. Like Surrey City Centre, these lands provided somewhat of a clean slate for transit-oriented densification. Of course Vancouver will continue to grow and evolve, but unlike Burnaby’s Town Centres, Vancouver is a city of vibrant, established neighbourhoods. The Broadway and Vancouver Plans place little value on the city’s established urban fabric and distinct neighbourhoods. I for one would not be looking to Metrotown or Brentwood as prototypes for Grandview-Woodland, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant or any other Vancouver neighbourhood. I also wouldn’t look to these tower clusters as a model for Burnaby Heights, which Mayor Hurley appreciates as unique within Burnaby.

Dyma'r math o gynllun tai lleol dan arweiniad y gymuned dylem fod yn ei efelychu ar draws Cymru Cymunedoli Cyf Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg This is the type of community-led local needs housing scheme we should be replicating across Wales. #sustainabledevelopment #socialenterprise #foundationaleconomy

The NT Community Housing Roadmap was recently funded by the Northern Territory Government, and developed through a partnership with NT Shelter, Community Housing Industry Association NT, Aboriginal Housing NT and a number of CHPs. Here is a quote from the Territory Minister for Urban Housing, Ngaree Ah Kit in November last year - “Safe, secure and affordable housing for all Territorians is one of our Government's highest priorities. The growth and sustainability of the community housing sector is integral to our strategy to reshape social and affordable housing. "Our investment in the Community Housing Industry Development Plan underscores our commitment to growing this sector and providing more housing options for Territorians, recognising the sector's significant role to keep the Territory well-placed for future urban housing investments and redevelopments." Says it all if you ask me, and very well timed piece of work to position the sector in that jurisdiction for future Federal funding programs. A body of work that should be delivered in every state and territory, and / or updated if that has been done before recent market interventions and a rapidly changing housing landscape. #communityhousing #industrydevelopment #housingsupply #planningforthefuture Full strategy below if you haven’t seen it before now 👇

While developing a Master Plan for Aging for the Inland Empire (IE-MPA), we spoke to the community for feedback on challenges related to housing. People aged 65+ are likely to experience issues finding affordable housing due to budget constraints, lack of housing that accepts Section 8 subsidies, and AirBnBs taking over neighborhoods. In addition, they find it difficult to navigate the costs of downsizing. Stay tuned for more findings from our community listening sessions! Learn more about the Inland Empire MPA here: InlandAging.org/mpa. #IEMPA #ICA #olderadults #CaliforniaCaregivers #WeAreAllAging #Housing #HousingCrisis #HousingMarket