Housing Crisis - Knee-jerk Demolitions Not Needed
As simple as "Save Ivanhoe" - and Eaglemont & East Ivanhoe
A major housing conference in Queensland has concluded after 3 days intensive consideration of the current Australia-wide housing crisis.
Several practical proposals are put forward, with the caveat that about 30 years consistent policy and effort will likely be needed to return to a satisfactory housing market.
Desecrating "inner and middle leafy suburbs" by building highrise towers where family bungalows now stand is not mentioned as a solution.
Successful overseas strategies are identified.
An initiative in New York slashed the AirB&B stock by 70% by the requirement that the hosts must be living in the same dwelling space offered to short-term renters.
Let's all hope our local council and politicians are paying attention.
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