Shaping the Future of Housing

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Written By Sheree Hoddinett
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With a rapidly growing population, residents in City of Moreton Bay are showing an increasing demand for diverse infill housing options.

This demand for medium and high density housing is supported by the Draft Shaping SEQ Regional Plan, which shows there is a requirement for a shift towards greater consolidation in urban areas. This brings with it a need for a focus on new homes, high amenity areas, high density residential zones and “gentle density”, particularly infill housing.

City of Moreton Bay recently endorsed the findings of an expert infill panel, which was established in 2023 to better inform how Council could utilise infill housing options within the city.

Division 2 Councillor Mark Booth highlighted the importance of utilising infill housing options to help plan for the future.

Shaping the Future of Housing Through Infill Development in City of Moreton Bay

“Increasing the achieved density of infill development is prudent to support changing demographics, maintain land supply, slow urban sprawl and protect the native vegetation that supports our native wildlife,” Cr Booth said.

“Put simply, we can’t keep going the way we have been, we haven’t had enough of a mix in housing and now we are paying for it.

“By supporting better housing choices, more people will be able to find a home that meets their needs, life stage, budget and family size – even as these change throughout their life.”

Council commissioned the Housing Needs Investigation (HNI) to better understand and plan for the future (Choice, Diversity & Affordable Living). This is one of several foundational investigations that will inform a new planning scheme.

The HNI has examined where and how we live now, as well as what we need to do to maintain our liveable suburbs as the region grows and changes. Increasing the density of infill development is advisable to meet changing demographics and land supply.

Read the Infill Housing Expert Panel Recommendations Report online by going to Moreton Bay QLD Government website, scroll to the 24 July 2024 General Meeting and click on the relevant link (1.7.1).

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A Love for the Ages

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Written By Sheree Hoddinett

Sheree Hoddinett has been writing for community papers and magazines across the City of Moreton Bay area since 2009. Being able to share someone else’s story is a big part of why she became a journalist in the first place. Her biggest passion lies in feature writing, but the diverse nature of the written word has also allowed her to spread her wings and share her writing skills through other avenues including blogging and even tackling some editing as well. When not tapping away at her keyboard (it does happen!), she is usually spending time with her family out and about, building Lego or puzzles, checking out a good show or even a book. She is always on the lookout for her next story adventure.

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