Infill development
Alternative labels
Brownfield land
Conference paper
Can planning incentives deliver affordable housing in our cities and regions? Evidence from NSW
This paper examines evidence of the outcomes of a NSW planning policy that provides a state-wide density bonus for infill, multi-unit housing projects that dedicate at least 20% of gross floor area for affordable rental housing.
Conference paper
Flexible growth scenarios in Melbourne: impacts and opportunities of diversified dwelling supply
This paper presents a series of speculative growth scenarios in Melbourne that test how medium-density infill models can respond to short- and long-term housing needs.
Conference paper
Models for water sensitive middle suburban infill development
Infill development in Australian cities over the coming decades is expected to have considerable negative influence on the hydrology, resource efficiency, liveability and amenity of our cities. This project aims to develop and apply a performance evaluation framework to understand infill impacts, create design options and processes for improved outcomes through case studies, and identify...
Conference paper
Dormancy in two regional cities and its relevance to the growth of Sydney
The dormant cityscape continues to haunt many of our burgeoning, high growth cities. Former port lands, ‘brownfield’ sites and degraded suburban areas persist in these states for what appears to be decades without any apparent revival. Despite the usual forms of planning, zoning and controls they appear to display obstinacy over large time periods that...
Book
Perth’s infill housing future
This publication offers thoughtful perspectives on how housing demand, diversity and affordability have changed in recent years and the resulting need for more diverse housing delivery.