Infrastructure Victoria recently released its Draft Infrastructure Strategy for Victoria.  An important document informed by considerable evidence and public engagement. It is very welcoming to see that in its top three draft recommendations they have included “Investing in social and affordable housing for vulnerable Victorians to significantly increase supply.” (pg.41). This short video summarises why Infrastructure Victoria […]

I was interviewed recently by the organisers of the Affordable Housing Australasia Conference where I will be speaking on inclusionary zoning practices and policy questions in November.  Transcript of the interview below. What are the best alternative funding options available for affordable housing developers? Traditionally affordable housing organisations have had to rely on an ‘on/off’ tap of government

There is a growing and positive trend amongst Victorian Local Governments to commit and support delivery of affordable housing outcomes on surplus Council land.  As we eagerly anticipate details of the Victorian Government’s commitment to pilot surplus and underutilised State land it is interesting to reflect on the number of Councils that have already pushed ahead with

What does it take to make affordable housing projects happen? Clearly investment is a critical component and one that is most lacking, but money is only part of the equation. As the housing sector and increasingly private industry advocate for governments to establish the structural framework and investment opportunities required to enable a robust and

I am often asked how I define affordable housing. It is an important question and one I am pleased to always discuss. At the 2015 National Housing Conference US housing expert Dr David Paul Rosen noted five policy and practice requirements for successfully delivering and financing affordable housing, drawing on six decades of US experience.

Surplus government land supporting affordable housing delivery There is a long running debate in Victoria over whether developers should be required to deliver affordable housing as a condition of development approval, referred to as ‘inclusionary zoning’, raised again through the Plan Melbourne Refresh process. While the debate often goes around in circles, over 40 per

Planning requirements to support affordable housing outcomes: international experience and potential application to Victoria Kate Breen, Director, Affordable Development Outcomes There is a long running debate in Victoria over whether developers should be required to deliver affordable housing as a condition of development approval, referred to as ‘inclusionary zoning’, raised again through the Plan Melbourne