Urban Taskforce Australia acknowledges the need for affordable housing initiatives to help address rental stress for segments of our community. We recognise that there is a role for developers to play but believe that the most effective method for delivering such accommodation is through collaboration and incentive.
Urban Taskforce Australia opposes the introduction of inclusionary zoning policies, which have been shown in both overseas studies and here in Sydney to increase the cost of housing. Inclusionary zoning – a percentage of dwellings gifted in-perpetuity to the Council – is often favoured by planners but rarely considers the impact on feasibility. The economic and practical consequence is not considered.
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