After a turbulent year of escalating interest rates, and housing and rental pressure throughout the country, housing affordability is at the forefront of both the industry and government agendas.

So, what are the models emerging for the private sector to deliver housing solutions that are not only affordable for end users but also feasible from a development perspective?

The Urban Developer has proudly assembled Australia’s leading developers, investors, designers and advisors within the sector to present the different models that exist in developing affordable housing in Australia.

AGENDA

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9.00am - 9.30am AEST (QLD) | 10.00am - 10.30am AEDT (NSW/VIC)

Give Me Shelter: The Economic Outlook

A detailed summary of the long-term economic costs if we do not house all Australians.

Presenter: Marcus Spiller - Principal & Partner, SGS Economics and Planning

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9.45am - 10.15am AEST (QLD) | 10.45am - 11.15am AEDT (NSW/VIC)

Emerging Affordable Housing Models

Unpacking the commercial business practices that deliver affordable rental housing and home-ownership.

Presenter: Mike Myers - Managing Director, National Affordable Housing

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10.30am - 11.00am AEST (QLD) | 11.30am - 12.00pm AEDT (NSW/VIC)

Investment Hurdles and Opportunities

What is holding back the required investment into Australia's affordable and social housing sector?

Panelists:

• Jon Ross - Chief Origination Director, National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation
• Michelle McNally - Chief Executive Officer, Aware Real Estate
• Robert Pradolin - Founder and Director, Housing all Australians
• Peter Johnson - Managing Director, Lighthouse Infrastructure

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12.00pm - 12.20pm AEST (QLD) | 1.00pm - 1.20pm AEDT (NSW/VIC)

Case Study | Funding Models for Key Worker Housing

A scalable solution that has the power to make a significant impact addressing Australia’s chronic housing shortage.

Presenter: Scott Langford - Chief Executive Officer, St George Community Housing (SGCH)

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12.20pm - 12.40pm AEST (QLD) | 1.20pm - 1.40pm AEDT (NSW/VIC)

Case Study | Build-to-Rent as a Solution to Affordable Housing

How can delivering rental rates 25% lower than market value stack up from a development perspective?

Presenter: Maria Yanez - Development Manager, Nightingale Housing

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12.40pm - 1.00pm AEST (QLD) | 1.40pm - 2.00pm AEDT (NSW/VIC)

Case Study | Community Cohesion Built on ESG Principles

Developing a $150 million flagship integrated neighbourhood promoting community cohesion built on ESG principles.

Presenter: David Dove - Design Director, EG

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1.15pm - 1.35pm AEST (QLD) | 2.15pm - 2.35pm AEDT (NSW/VIC)

Case Study | Creating Integration Through Technology

How technology can be utilised to bridge the gap in integrated housing communities.

Presenter: Thomas Matthew - Territory Manager - VIC/TAS, Salto Systems

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1.35pm - 1.55pm AEST (QLD) | 2.35pm - 2.55pm AEDT (NSW/VIC)

Case Study | Design Principles for Integrated Communities

How a covid pilot program informed new approaches to social and affordable housing.

Presenter: Zoe Ridgway - Associate Director, Architect, Arkhefield

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1.55pm - 2.15pm AEST (QLD) | 2.55pm - 3.15pm AEDT (NSW/VIC)

Case Study | Housing for At-Risk Women and Children

An innovative social housing project for women and children with lived experience of domestic violence.

Presenter: Andrew Lilleyman - Director, Architect, ARM Architecture