Government has vision for a more compact and connected Perth
18 April 2018
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Increased housing diversity and density will improve social connectivity
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Affordable housing plan expected by mid-2018
WA Government:
Housing Minister Peter Tinley has outlined the
McGowan Government's vision for a more compact and connected city with
improved
housing affordability and diversity.
Addressing the
Property Council of Australia's Multi-unit Housing
Conference in
Perth, Mr Tinley highlighted the Government's plan to leverage
residential density and urban infill opportunities.
The McGowan Government aims to deliver affordable homes as part of its
METRONET vision and is currently developing its Affordable Housing
Action Plan for release in mid-2018.
The housing action plan will focus on five key areas:
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Connection between people, place and home;
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Real and enduring affordability for those on low-to-moderate incomes;
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Earlier and more connected housing and support services;
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Creation of diverse precincts that will include options for low-income earners; and
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Diversity of options to meet diversity of need.
The Minister said the community
would not accept greater density in future developments unless the
principles of people, place and home were integrated without
compromising the built and natural
environment.
The Government is actively seeking opportunities to better use existing
infrastructure and innovative
technologies; and wants to work with the Property Council of
Australia for the social and economic prosperity of
Western Australia.
Comments attributed to Housing Minister Peter Tinley:
"The challenge facing us all, as Perth grows, is to create diverse and
affordable housing choices in vibrant and liveable communities. METRONET
will play an integral part in driving investment, economic growth and
community regeneration across Perth.
"With greater housing density and diversity and improved public
transport systems, we can create a more compact and connected city with
better places and spaces for people to work, play and call home.
"We have already made much progress, but we need to do more. Achieving
infill in many areas will require a significant shift from 'business
as-usual' approaches to housing delivery."
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Contact: Minister's office - 6552 5300
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