4.1 Council set and Social That Council set a general benchmark for house purchase monitor a target for and affordability, based on house purchase affordability for the provision of an Economic couples with 2 children on a moderate household income affordable house Planning using the residual income housing affordability measure price for moderate developed for this purpose. income households Council annually monitor achievement against this benchmark. 4.2 Council seek to Inform That Council consult with developers and builders achieve house and regarding the affordability target and ways in which this purchase affordability Engage might be achieved. in the private market That Council proactively promote its affordable housing strategy through briefing sessions, forums and kits with the private housing construction and development sector. Strategic Action 5: Developing housing that matches the needs of the diverse population The Population growth in Whittlesea is predicted across all age groups with particular emphasis on people between 25 and 44 years of age, the family formation and growth years, and older people. This population growth is occurring at the same time as the decline in the size of the average household. Also, community agencies reported great difficulty finding adequate affordable housing for singles, couples and large families and older low income people. The audit of community housing indicated that there is limited housing for people with a disability and only 20 dwellings with four or more bedrooms, with the majority of stock being 3 bedroom. At the same time across the municipality there is a lack of housing stock of less than 3 bedrooms. Strategic Action Council’s Activity Role 5.1 Council Inform That Council promote housing that incorporates universal encourage the and housing standards and adaptable housing standards to development of Engage ensure housing is appropriate for older persons and housing that is people with a disability. Adaptable housing standards adaptable for people must comply with Australian Standard AS4299 1995. at different life stages and abilities 5.2 Council Advocacy That Council advocate to the Office of Housing for more encourage the public housing in the municipality, particularly 2-bedroom development of dwellings for older persons and people with disabilities. housing for the That Council advocate to the Office of Housing and to diverse households in registered housing associations for more 4 bedrooms the municipality dwellings to accommodate very large families.
4.1 Council set and monitor a target for the provision of an affordable house price for moderate income households Social and Economic Planning That Council set a general benchmark for house purchase affordability, based on house purchase affordability for couples with 2 children on a moderate household income using the residual income housing affordability measure developed for this purpose. Council annually monitor achievement against this benchmark. 4.2 Council seek to achieve house purchase affordability in the private market Inform and Engage That Council consult with developers and builders regarding the affordability target and ways in which this might be achieved. That Council proactively promote its affordable housing strategy through briefing sessions, forums and kits with the private housing construction and development sector. Strategic Action 5: Developing housing that matches the needs of the diverse population The Population growth in Whittlesea is predicted across all age groups with particular emphasis on people between 25 and 44 years of age, the family formation and growth years, and older people. This population growth is occurring at the same time as the decline in the size of the average household. Also, community agencies reported great difficulty finding adequate affordable housing for singles, couples and large families and older low income people. The audit of community housing indicated that there is limited housing for people with a disability and only 20 dwellings with four or more bedrooms, with the majority of stock being 3 bedroom. At the same time across the municipality there is a lack of housing stock of less than 3 bedrooms. Strategic Action Council’s Role Activity 5.1 Council encourage the development of housing that is adaptable for people at different life stages and abilities Inform and Engage That Council promote housing that incorporates universal housing standards and adaptable housing standards to ensure housing is appropriate for older persons and people with a disability. Adaptable housing standards must comply with Australian Standard AS4299 1995. 5.2 Council encourage the development of housing for the diverse households in the municipality Advocacy That Council advocate to the Office of Housing for more public housing in the municipality, particularly 2-bedroom dwellings for older persons and people with disabilities. That Council advocate to the Office of Housing and to registered housing associations for more 4 bedrooms dwellings to accommodate very large families.
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