PROPERTY REVIEWER
ARCHITECTS and developers in Victoria who “put in an effort and take on more personal risk” and design projects with good design and sustainability will be assisted by...
Victorians will also get a say in nominating nominate “great buildings they live in or love”, which they think meet good design criteria and deserve to be replicated across the state...
In that latest of its housing policy announcements blitz, the Allan government unveiled the Great Design Fast Track, which will introduce a new, fast-tracked pathway for...
The scheme will be developed by Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny to focus on townhouse and apartment projects of three to six storeys in height, and is intended to...
“Through this fast track, Victoria can give a stronger arm to architects and developers who put in an effort and take on more personal risk by building projects that look great and...
The government will expand its State Design Book of “future homes” – projects that are planned on paper alongside artists’ impressions but don’t yet exist – by including...
The Design Book is still on track for completion by the end of this year, and will include developments that are already complete to be a showcase of buildings that were realistic...
Eligible designs will be required to encourage sustainable, family friendly and accessible homes, with communal spaces and gardens. As an example, the government cited the...
Balfe Park Lane was designed by Kerstin Thompson Architects, who said the development “prioritises amenity, housing diversity, sustainability and community building”...
The government will secure state -owned land for innovative “demonstration” developments to stand on, which will show off demonstrate high quality design, liveability and sustainability...
Samantha Reece, CEO of Australian Apartment Advocacy (AAA) stated that there was a dire need for affordable homes, with the apartment market tending to focus on...
“This is good news for buyers and developers who are focused on delivering three-bedroom apartments in the $650,000 to $750,000 price range,” Reece said...
Victorians to vote on parks
Meanwhile, the government yesterday also announced the Pick My Park program that will put $30 million in grants towards creating and upgrading more green spaces in...
As part of the eligibility criteria, ideas will only go to a vote if they are in established areas that are growing, particularly those that have less access to open space...