City of Port Phillip Housing Strategy 2024-2039
Why we need a housing strategy
The State Government requires Council to plan for housing growth over the next 15 years, and it is a key initiative of our Council Plan 2021-31. A lot has changed since our last Housing Strategy was developed. Key changes include:
- population growth
- changing housing needs
- increased issues with affordability
- greater focus on sustainability.
The Housing Strategy is one of the main ways we plan for our residents' current and future housing needs.
How does the strategy impact me?
The Housing Strategy is an important local planning document that helps Council plan for housing growth and change in the municipality. It identifies:
- the City's capacity to accommodate new housing
- where new housing should be located
- what types of new housing is needed
- how these new houses should be designed
- how we can maintain and enhance the loved aspects of our City.
The Housing Strategy includes an implementation plan which identifies actions that Council can implement, actions that Council can implement with other stakeholders. Recommended actions may require future budget.
Strategy objectives
The endorsed Housing Strategy objectives are:
- Ensure adequate housing supply
- Direct new housing to appropriate locations
- Encourage new housing responds to neighbourhood character and heritage values of established residential areas
- Encourage a range of housing options to support our diverse community
- Support new housing that is well-designed and resilient to the impacts of climate change
- Facilitate the provision of more affordable housing
Read the City of Port Phillip Housing Strategy:
City of Port Phillip Housing Strategy Part 1: Introduction and Context
City of Port Phillp Housing Strategy Part 2: Objectives
City of Port Phillip Housing Strategy Part 3: Residential Development Framework and Implementation Plans
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