Released 11/11/2021
An approved variation to the Territory Plan will pave the way for co-housing to be built on a block of land in Ainslie.
Minister for Planning and Land Management Mick Gentleman said the changes will test the innovative housing model in a Canberra residential setting as part of the government’s Demonstration Housing Project.
“This is the first variation to the Territory Plan to be approved in support of the Demonstration Housing Project and will provide a ‘hands on’ opportunity to test the effectiveness of co-housing in the RZ1 zone by seeing a real example built on a block in Ainslie,” Minister Gentleman said.
“This co-housing proposal is a great alternative for people who want to stay in the community that has become their home but wish to downsize,” he said.
“By downsizing, larger properties are then freed up for growing families to move into, creating sustainable communities.
“We know there is a need for a greater diversity of housing in our city, so the ACT Government’s Demonstration Housing Project will trial and test new types of housing by supporting innovative and sustainable housing proposals like this.
“The government is committed to delivering a compact and efficient city where 70 per cent of new housing is provided within our existing urban footprint.
“Providing increased housing choice will not only help us to create diverse and attractive communities but also provide affordable housing in established communities."
The development in Ainslie will consist of three single-storey homes and a shared communal area on a standard residential block. The communal space will allow the occupants to share some facilities including a kitchen, living area and guest bedroom.
The proposal, delivered by Stellulata, is being progressed through a development application which will involve community consultation on the proposed design.
You can find more information on Variation 376 on the ACT Government’s Planning website.
You can find more information on Demonstration Housing on the project’s website.
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