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It's disheartening that despite this report's excellence, no scalable plan has emerged from the Town Hall even after several years following its comprehensive findings. The lack of a scalable plan to utilize the City of Adelaide’s infrastructure to accommodate the expected population growth of 30,000 to 50,000 new residents over the next few decades is cause for concern. Equally pressing is the necessity for a plan showcasing "social responsibility" in the Adelaide City Council's major urban projects, emphasizing the allocation of a fair percentage for affordable housing, particularly for "Essential Workers". In the upcoming 3-5 years, the demand for up to 10,000 affordable rental dwellings for "Essential Workers" within the City of Adelaide is anticipated, especially with the significant Public Hospital currently existing or under construction, involving a capital investment exceeding $5 billion. Adelaide’s CBD is unfortunately described as a ghost town with a lack of vibrancy. The Committee for Adelaide’s 2023 Benchmarking Report reveals that Adelaide ranks third lowest in terms of population living in and around the CBD compared to 19 similar cities. This positions the city in the bottom 10% globally for population density citywide, underscoring the critical need for strategic urban planning. #Adelaide #EssentialWorkers

// 💡 Unlocking Australia’s First True 20-Minute Neighbourhoods: Urban Regeneration’s Potential 🌳 With new research unveiling the accelerating Australian housing crisis in all major capital cities, an award-winning urban planning expert emphasizes that urban infill development, coupled with the concept of 20-Minute Neighbourhoods, holds the key to delivering much-needed housing that’s not just affordable, but also fosters livable communities. 🏡 Master-planned communities on urban infill sites offer an opportunity to deliver on the 20- minute neighbourhood principles — with access to every resident’s daily needs all within a 20-minute return walk from home — and to embrace key pillars of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Co-founder of global urban solutions provider Roberts Day and partner at Hatch Urban Solutions, Mike Day says that amid skyrocketing demand for housing, we can’t lose sight of the urgent need for attainable, quality homes that Australians actually want to live in. #propertydevelopment #victoriahousing #housingcrisis #melbourneproperty #architecture #planning #townplanning #futurecities #greencities #sustainabledevelopment #20minuteneighbourhoods https://lnkd.in/gkCd-ACn

An early start to Day 4 for Urban Development Institute of New Zealand UDINZ Trans-Tasman Delegates with an Executive Round Table Thought Leadership Breakfast at The Observatory, Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands with Dr Jonathan Spear, Chief Executive of Infrastructure Victoria. Some new faces joined us for the last two days of the delegation. Jonathan shared Infrastructure Victoria's work on possible urban development scenarios, consumer preference and density done well and where they see the future of Urban form in Victoria heading and why. Interesting to compare and contrast with our own experiences in NZ and what we heard from our peers at the event held with UDIA Victoria and Beca earlier in the week. Their research suggests many Victorians share a similar vision of their ideal home: ➡️ large detached house (3-4 bedrooms) ➡️ secure parking ➡️ located in an established suburb, close to family and friends even accepting less bedrooms in favour of proximity Affordability and value for money are top considerations, but 68% of households would choose a detached house if they had to move given current home prices and their household budget permitted. In saying that up to one in 3 households said they would trade a detached home in a new suburb for a townhouse or low-rise apartment, for the same price, closer to city centres. The problem for the public sector is one we are familiar with around the cost of infrastructure and public transport. Infrastructure Victoria explored 5 scenarios for how Victoria's major cities might develop over 30 years: ➡️ a dispersed city with more detached homes in Melbourne's growth areas, ➡️ a consolidated city with more medium-density homes in Melbourne's inner and middle areas, ➡️ a compact city with more high-density homes in Melbourne's inner areas, ➡️ a network of cities with more homes in regional centres, ➡️ a distributed state with more homes in regional towns and rural areas, in terms of urban form one they favour a more consolidated city model recognising some greenfield will remain. Jonathan also shared what they found was regarded as density done well (see slides) #UDINZTTDelegation2024 Harrison Grierson Infrastructure Victoria Fiona Reeve Sasha Kelly Jan Johnson Adrienne L. Miller Campbell McGregor Nick Grala Tracey Haszard Lisa Hinton Stephen Voyle Katrina Hall Joe Salvati Neil Stonell Gosha (Malgorzata) Haley Anthony Smith Alan Blundell Wesley Gerber Matt Ashworth Andrew Monteith Andrew Webster Linda Allison Zoe Quick

City proposes spatial plan for CBD, residents encouraged to collaborate The City of Cape Town invites the public to collaborate with us in refining the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the CBD, which is to strategically shape the area’s future growth and development. The intention of the LSDF is to guide decisions about land use and development, density, transportation and urban design. It is also intended to inform public investment in infrastructure to ensure that the CBD transitions into a more sustainable, equitable, inclusive, liveable and resilient space to the benefit of current and future generations of Capetonians. 'The LSDF intends to transform the CBD into an environment that is more people-centred with urban design interventions to improve mobility and access for pedestrians, efforts to optimise heritage areas, a public land programme to inform land release in support of affordable housing opportunities, and an appropriately scaled urban form and interface to encourage mixed use intensification. With mixed use, we mean development that accommodates multiple uses such as business, retail, and residential opportunities for existing and new buildings. 'Thus, in short, we need the CBD to be accessible to all Capetonians, safe, attractive, and inclusive. The LSDF must guide development decisions to accommodate the growth in the property market, facilitate mixed-use and residential intensification, while leveraging the character and traditional urban fabric opportunities. 'There is no doubt that the CBD is key to Cape Town's future resilience and economic health and that there is an opportunity to fully optimise the CBD's existing characteristics such as its unique sense of place with the Atlantic ocean and Table Mountain, its diverse cultural heritage, and vibrancy. I encourage residents to collaborate with us to refine the draft LSDF that is now available for public comment,' said the City's Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, Alderman Eddie Andrews. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dP0liW #CTNews #SpatialPlanningandEnvironment

OREGON’S URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY – LEARNINGS FOR MELBOURNE   Portland Oregon introduced Urban Growth Boundaries in 1980 and was the inspiration for the establishment in 2002 of an Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) around Melbourne under Melbourne 2030: Planning for sustainable growth to better manage outward expansion in a coordinated manner. Decades of land shortages, and declining building approvals and construction, have left Oregon with a severe housing shortage. This is now driving up rents, reducing housing affordability and worsening the homelessness crisis. Oregon is estimated to have a current shortage of 140,000 dwellings and needs produce 440,000 dwellings in the next 20 years to keep pace with growing demand. In March 2024, Oregon’s State Senators passed Senate Bill 1537 to allow cities with UGB’s a one-time opportunity to adjust their UGBs to bring in more land to address the current housing crisis. Unlike Melbourne’s UGB, which can only be changed by majority vote in both houses of Parliament, Oregon has a process that requires a UGB to be reviewed every 6 years to meet growth forecast for up to a 20-year period. The Portland area UGB has been expanded thirty-six (36) times since it was introduced. The Victorian Government has only adjusted its UBG once, in 2012 when it approved an additional approximately 6,000 hectares of land to extend the UGB to include areas considered ‘logical inclusions’. There have been no further reviews since 2012. In that time, the population of Melbourne has grown by almost 1 million people, much faster than VIF projections, yet without a commensurate review of urban land supply. The housing and land supply issues impacting Victoria are no different to those in Oregon. The recent Oregon decision serves as a critical signal to the Victorian government as it seeks to deliver an additional 2.24 million dwellings by 2051. Oregan is the litmus test for Victoria. International research shows that the top ten unfordable cities in the world have similar urban containment policies which ignore the economic fundamentals of land supply and demand, resulting in significant price increases and reducing affordability. Melbourne and Sydney are amongst the top ten. In contrast to other cities around the world which have urban containment policies like UGB’s, Melbourne is one of only a few cities to have an ideologically entrenched planning policy. The onus is on the Victorian government to rectify the cost of rising negative externalities resulting from the supply constraints imposed by its containment policies.

Unlocking Urban Potential: Australia's Capital Cities Could Host Over 3 Million New Homes Recent research highlights a significant opportunity to address Australia's housing crisis by developing over three million additional strata units within our major cities. Melbourne leads with the potential for nearly 1.2 million new units across 472,000 sites, while Sydney follows with the capacity for more than 934,000 units on 351,000 sites. Over half of these sites (57%) are within 2km of a train station, positioning them as prime locations for urban development. Additionally, around 500,000 sites are classified as 'low complexity,' meaning fewer constraints like steep slopes or heritage issues. Medium-density developments also offer a practical way to integrate new housing into existing neighbourhoods with less resistance compared to high-density projects. Tim Lawless, CoreLogic Research Director, emphasises the importance of strategic densification near transport hubs to meet housing targets. Dr Benjamin Coorey, Archistar co-founder, highlights how data-driven approaches can optimise urban planning and address shortages. Click the link below to read more. ⤵️ #realestate #eliteagent #eliteagentmag #realestateagent #UrbanDevelopment #HousingSolutions #AustraliaProperty #SustainableGrowth

🌟 Regeneration Renaissance in Southern England 🌟 Exciting times lie ahead for Southern England as we witness a surge in regeneration projects poised to revitalise our urban spaces. From Bristol’s Temple Quarter creating 22,000 jobs to Southampton’s Royal Pier Waterfront shaping into a cultural hub, and Ebbsfleet’s pioneering Garden City blueprint, these initiatives symbolise growth and community resilience. These projects are more than just construction; they're about sustainable living, economic prosperity, and preserving the unique character of our regions. Despite facing challenges such as funding and environmental preservation, the future is bright. Southern England is boldly transforming, setting a benchmark for sustainable and inclusive urban development. #UrbanRegeneration #SustainableCities #SouthernEngland #EconomicGrowth #CommunityDevelopment https://lnkd.in/e4DSNXaB

Cape Town's urban footprint increased by 3 608ha between 2012 and 2023, equating to an area the size of 17 x Century City developments, according to the municipality's second iteration of its Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report. Between 2012 and 2022, commercial land use increased by 13m sqm, from 40m sqm in 2012 to 53m sqm in 2022, largely occurring in existing industrial and business areas: https://bit.ly/4ekEqzA #realestatenews #capetownproperty #spatialplanning #urbanisation #realestatemarket #infrastructure #realestateinvestment #propertynews #propertydevelopment #builtenvironment #commercialrealestate #ratepayers #propertyowners #construction #residentialrealestate #spatialdesign #townplanning #spatialtrends

Cape Town's urban footprint increased by 3 608ha between 2012 and 2023, equating to an area the size of 17 x Century City developments, according to the municipality's second iteration of its Spatial Trends and Implementation Tracking Report. Between 2012 and 2022, commercial land use increased by 13m sqm, from 40m sqm in 2012 to 53m sqm in 2022, largely occurring in existing industrial and business areas: https://bit.ly/4ekEqzA #realestatenews #capetownproperty #spatialplanning #urbanisation #realestatemarket #infrastructure #realestateinvestment #propertynews #propertydevelopment #builtenvironment #commercialrealestate #ratepayers #propertyowners #construction #residentialrealestate #spatialdesign #townplanning #spatialtrends

Respected urban planner and Hatch Partner Mike Day has pointed to RIVERLEE’s New Epping development where we have 151 apartments as a successful example of the ’20-minute’ neighbourhood in his recent article with Australian Property Markets. Mike says “the ‘city within a suburb’ which commenced development in 2021, will eventually comprise of thousands of townhouses and apartments across multiple neighbourhoods, as well as commercial, hospitality, retail and community spaces, and healthcare.” The benefits of this were echoed by HHS CEO Trudi Ray (GAICD, JP, MBA, SPAHIc) saying “…It means we ensure people are connected with their community by having a place to live that has education, employment, retail options, green spaces and local transport. These elements are at the heart of the 20-minute neighbourhood, which support people to meet most of their everyday needs within a 20-minute return walk from home – and are key to liveability.” Click here to read the full article and how this example can pave the way for development considerations in Sydney. https://lnkd.in/gbCkd-E9