The Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate is calling for expressions of interest to provide innovative planning and design projects as part of the Demonstration Housing Project.
Minister for Planning, Mick Gentleman said he was committed to planning and delivering housing that supported a vibrant, compact and sustainable city, while also providing a wide range of housing options.
“The Demonstration Housing Project is a valuable and real-world opportunity for the Government to collaborate with community and industry to improve housing affordability, environmental outcomes, community health, social values and economic prosperity,” Mr Gentleman said.
He said the Project would provide an opportunity for architects, builders, residents and social housing providers to showcase innovative design and delivery of real-world examples that were not currently available in the ACT, including small houses, co-housing and carbon neutral buildings.
He said it would benefit Canberra’s future through a more compact and vibrant city while delivering a greater choice of housing.
Mr Gentleman said the first-stage expression of interest would assess market interest, capability and experience of suitably qualified proponents.
He said successful applicants would then be invited to refine their proposals further and submit more detailed design concepts during a second stage.
Expressions of interest for the first stage of Demonstration Housing are now open and close on 17 May and more information about the Project can be accessed from the Directorate’s website at this PS News link.
