Creating Liveable and Accessible Social and Affordable Higher Density Housing: the case of Green Square, Brisbane

Creating Liveable and Accessible Social and Affordable Higher Density Housing: the case of Green Square, Brisbane

Ensuring liveability and accessibility in medium to high density urban housing and precincts is critical to maximise investment and minimise future risks to our community. This research investigates and develops our understanding of liveable and accessible social and affordable housing, with a focus on medium- and high-density urban precincts. The paper presents the findings of a Queensland, Australia case study undertaken in the Green Square Close precinct in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. The findings of this research are derived from a literature review and a series of in-depth interviews with key stakeholders from the housing industry and government. The results inform the creation of a liveability framework for social and affordable medium to high density housing utilising five key elements. These elements include; 1) Liveability – place-based and community focused, 2) Accessibility - person centred and community focused, 3) Value equation – cost benefit, 4) Regulatory and policy environment and 5) Adoption and overcoming barriers. The liveability framework also establishes a range of sub-elements across these five elements to improve understanding of whole of life needs. The development of a liveability framework for social and affordable medium and high-density housing presents opportunities for decision making in the co-creation of, and investment in this critically needed housing.

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