27 September 2018<\/p>\n
The Australian Institute of Architects welcomes the Victorian Government\u2019s foresight in bringing Build-to-Rent to the state, a move which will help provide additional quality and affordable housing to residents into the future.<\/p>\n
\u2018Build-to-Rent is about choice and will ensure our housing supply grows in line with Victoria\u2019s exponential population growth,\u2019 said Amy Muir, Victorian Chapter President.<\/p>\n
\u2018The Institute is passionate about the provision of quality and affordable housing options, which Build-to-Rent will help provide. Our members currently have projects underway that support this mission.<\/p>\n
\u2018Award-winning Nightingale Housing is a key example of our members\u2019 work in the sustainable and affordable housing space, a series of innovative projects leading a housing revolution in our cities by constructing multi-residential buildings that are financially, socially and environmentally sustainable.\u2019<\/p>\n
Ms Muir said the government\u2019s commitment to fast track development applications was commendable but must come with assurances building quality would not be compromised.<\/p>\n
\u2018Good quality design responds to critical contemporary issues such as rising energy costs, by making homes more energy efficient and these features need to be considered for this new housing class,\u2019
\nshe said.<\/p>\n
\u2018The Institute would encourage government to provide incentives linked to specific design and sustainability outcomes, supported by enhanced tax revenue from development for re-investment in public benefit initiatives and infrastructure.<\/p>\n
\u2018We look forward to working with the Victorian Government in the Build-to-Rent space and are excited by the possibilities it brings.\u2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"