Liveable Social and Affordable Higher Density Housing: Review of Literature and Conceptual Framework

Abstract

Liveability and accessibility in higher density urban housing and precincts is critical to maximise investment and minimise future risks to our community. This research project will deliver a Liveability Framework for Medium to High Density Social and Affordable Housing which can then be used to develop project and precinct-based, value-focussed standards and targets. This will help drive adoption of better outcomes and promote community acceptance of delivering whole-of-life solutions. The research project is thus investigating and developing our understanding of liveable and accessible social and affordable housing[1] and associated opportunities with a focus is on medium- and high-density urban precincts. report presents the findings of a review of literature which has informed the conceptual framework presented in Section 2 and the draft liveability framework included in Appendix E. This review has considered the available literature around: liveability; accessibility; cost benefit including broader social implications; the regulatory and policy environments effecting both Queensland and Western Australia; adoption and barriers to the uptake of liveable and accessible design; and a series of best practice examples. These findings will also guide two case studies which will be undertaken from October 2020 to May 2021 in Queensland and Western Australia designed to develop and test the final framework.