❓ A parliamentary question on notice addresses the WA government's affordable housing policy, specifically regarding urban infill developments for social housing over the next four years. The response outlines the Department's approach to redevelopment and acquisition, target areas, criteria for construction, and consideration of private housing costs.
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I refer to the government’s affordable housing policy. (1) During the next four years what urban infill developments are planned for social housing? (2) What areas are targeted for this housing? (3) What criteria does the government use to decide where to construct social housing? (4) Is any consideration given to the extent and cost of private housing in those areas? Hon KATE DOUST
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Housing and Works proposes to develop urban infill opportunities through the redevelopment and/or upgrading of its older housing stock, as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of private land and surplus government-owned land in strategic locations. In suburbs with a public housing presence and aging stock, opportunities are sought to demolish old homes, amalgamate lots and create group housing sites, which makes more efficient use of the land and caters for current public housing needs. In larger infill sites, land is developed to yield lots for public housing integrated among lots for sale to the private market. (2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
(1) During the next four years what urban infill developments are planned for social housing? (2) What areas are targeted for this housing? (3) What criteria does the government use to decide where to construct social housing? (4) Is any consideration given to the extent and cost of private housing in those areas? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Housing and Works proposes to develop urban infill opportunities through the redevelopment and/or upgrading of its older housing stock, as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of private land and surplus government-owned land in strategic locations. In suburbs with a public housing presence and aging stock, opportunities are sought to demolish old homes, amalgamate lots and create group housing sites, which makes more efficient use of the land and caters for current public housing needs. In larger infill sites, land is developed to yield lots for public housing integrated among lots for sale to the private market. (2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
(2) What areas are targeted for this housing? (3) What criteria does the government use to decide where to construct social housing? (4) Is any consideration given to the extent and cost of private housing in those areas? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Housing and Works proposes to develop urban infill opportunities through the redevelopment and/or upgrading of its older housing stock, as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of private land and surplus government-owned land in strategic locations. In suburbs with a public housing presence and aging stock, opportunities are sought to demolish old homes, amalgamate lots and create group housing sites, which makes more efficient use of the land and caters for current public housing needs. In larger infill sites, land is developed to yield lots for public housing integrated among lots for sale to the private market. (2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
(3) What criteria does the government use to decide where to construct social housing? (4) Is any consideration given to the extent and cost of private housing in those areas? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Housing and Works proposes to develop urban infill opportunities through the redevelopment and/or upgrading of its older housing stock, as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of private land and surplus government-owned land in strategic locations. In suburbs with a public housing presence and aging stock, opportunities are sought to demolish old homes, amalgamate lots and create group housing sites, which makes more efficient use of the land and caters for current public housing needs. In larger infill sites, land is developed to yield lots for public housing integrated among lots for sale to the private market. (2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
(4) Is any consideration given to the extent and cost of private housing in those areas? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Housing and Works proposes to develop urban infill opportunities through the redevelopment and/or upgrading of its older housing stock, as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of private land and surplus government-owned land in strategic locations. In suburbs with a public housing presence and aging stock, opportunities are sought to demolish old homes, amalgamate lots and create group housing sites, which makes more efficient use of the land and caters for current public housing needs. In larger infill sites, land is developed to yield lots for public housing integrated among lots for sale to the private market. (2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Housing and Works proposes to develop urban infill opportunities through the redevelopment and/or upgrading of its older housing stock, as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of private land and surplus government-owned land in strategic locations. In suburbs with a public housing presence and aging stock, opportunities are sought to demolish old homes, amalgamate lots and create group housing sites, which makes more efficient use of the land and caters for current public housing needs. In larger infill sites, land is developed to yield lots for public housing integrated among lots for sale to the private market. (2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Housing and Works proposes to develop urban infill opportunities through the redevelopment and/or upgrading of its older housing stock, as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of private land and surplus government-owned land in strategic locations. In suburbs with a public housing presence and aging stock, opportunities are sought to demolish old homes, amalgamate lots and create group housing sites, which makes more efficient use of the land and caters for current public housing needs. In larger infill sites, land is developed to yield lots for public housing integrated among lots for sale to the private market. (2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
(1) The Department of Housing and Works proposes to develop urban infill opportunities through the redevelopment and/or upgrading of its older housing stock, as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of private land and surplus government-owned land in strategic locations. In suburbs with a public housing presence and aging stock, opportunities are sought to demolish old homes, amalgamate lots and create group housing sites, which makes more efficient use of the land and caters for current public housing needs. In larger infill sites, land is developed to yield lots for public housing integrated among lots for sale to the private market. (2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
(2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
(3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
(4) Yes.
(1) During the next four years what urban infill developments are planned for social housing? (2) What areas are targeted for this housing? (3) What criteria does the government use to decide where to construct social housing? (4) Is any consideration given to the extent and cost of private housing in those areas? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Housing and Works proposes to develop urban infill opportunities through the redevelopment and/or upgrading of its older housing stock, as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of private land and surplus government-owned land in strategic locations. In suburbs with a public housing presence and aging stock, opportunities are sought to demolish old homes, amalgamate lots and create group housing sites, which makes more efficient use of the land and caters for current public housing needs. In larger infill sites, land is developed to yield lots for public housing integrated among lots for sale to the private market. (2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
(2) What areas are targeted for this housing? (3) What criteria does the government use to decide where to construct social housing? (4) Is any consideration given to the extent and cost of private housing in those areas? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Housing and Works proposes to develop urban infill opportunities through the redevelopment and/or upgrading of its older housing stock, as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of private land and surplus government-owned land in strategic locations. In suburbs with a public housing presence and aging stock, opportunities are sought to demolish old homes, amalgamate lots and create group housing sites, which makes more efficient use of the land and caters for current public housing needs. In larger infill sites, land is developed to yield lots for public housing integrated among lots for sale to the private market. (2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
(3) What criteria does the government use to decide where to construct social housing? (4) Is any consideration given to the extent and cost of private housing in those areas? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Housing and Works proposes to develop urban infill opportunities through the redevelopment and/or upgrading of its older housing stock, as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of private land and surplus government-owned land in strategic locations. In suburbs with a public housing presence and aging stock, opportunities are sought to demolish old homes, amalgamate lots and create group housing sites, which makes more efficient use of the land and caters for current public housing needs. In larger infill sites, land is developed to yield lots for public housing integrated among lots for sale to the private market. (2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
(4) Is any consideration given to the extent and cost of private housing in those areas? Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Housing and Works proposes to develop urban infill opportunities through the redevelopment and/or upgrading of its older housing stock, as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of private land and surplus government-owned land in strategic locations. In suburbs with a public housing presence and aging stock, opportunities are sought to demolish old homes, amalgamate lots and create group housing sites, which makes more efficient use of the land and caters for current public housing needs. In larger infill sites, land is developed to yield lots for public housing integrated among lots for sale to the private market. (2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
Hon KATE DOUST replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Housing and Works proposes to develop urban infill opportunities through the redevelopment and/or upgrading of its older housing stock, as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of private land and surplus government-owned land in strategic locations. In suburbs with a public housing presence and aging stock, opportunities are sought to demolish old homes, amalgamate lots and create group housing sites, which makes more efficient use of the land and caters for current public housing needs. In larger infill sites, land is developed to yield lots for public housing integrated among lots for sale to the private market. (2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Department of Housing and Works proposes to develop urban infill opportunities through the redevelopment and/or upgrading of its older housing stock, as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of private land and surplus government-owned land in strategic locations. In suburbs with a public housing presence and aging stock, opportunities are sought to demolish old homes, amalgamate lots and create group housing sites, which makes more efficient use of the land and caters for current public housing needs. In larger infill sites, land is developed to yield lots for public housing integrated among lots for sale to the private market. (2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
(1) The Department of Housing and Works proposes to develop urban infill opportunities through the redevelopment and/or upgrading of its older housing stock, as well as the acquisition and redevelopment of private land and surplus government-owned land in strategic locations. In suburbs with a public housing presence and aging stock, opportunities are sought to demolish old homes, amalgamate lots and create group housing sites, which makes more efficient use of the land and caters for current public housing needs. In larger infill sites, land is developed to yield lots for public housing integrated among lots for sale to the private market. (2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
(2) Areas to be targeted include those in which there is already a high concentration of public housing stock. In addition, the department may consider redevelopment in other areas as opportunities arise. (3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
(3) The criterion used in constructing social housing is to provide housing close to transport, shopping centres, medical centres, community facilities, schools and other infrastructure improvements. (4) Yes.
(4) Yes.
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