2022-11-04 - Special Meeting Agenda Item 1 - Attachment 2 - Consultation Report

5.9 Community survey – other ideas to improve the draft Housing Strategy
Q9: Other ideas to improve the draft Housing Strategy                          Findings

                                                                               • 56.9% of responses provided suggestions on ways to address the current
               20.3%
                                                                                 housing crisis, acknowledging something needed to be done to keep Noosa
                                                                                 home for people who are struggling in the community.

                                                                               • Regarding other ideas to address the housing challenges in Noosa Shire, limit
                                                                                 STA was most commonly identified (89 responses)
                                                                1 - positive
                                                                2 - Neutral    • 62 responses identified infill, with the old TAFE area being the most commonly
      13.2%                                                                      suggested location for this
                                                                3 - Negative

                                                                               • 46 responses identified planning to support inland development, with
                                                        66.5%                    suggestions such as planning developments in the rural and hinterland areas
                                                                                 and offering additional transport and infrastructure in these areas

                                                                               • 37 responses identified more diverse and/or affordable housing options

                                                                               • 19 responses identified lobbying to other levels of Government

                                                                               • 15 responses suggested incentives for property owners to return STAs to long
                                                                                 term rentals, offer more reasonable rental pricing and/or subdivide their land

                                                                               • Other ideas raised were sustainable/creative/innovative design and further
                                                                                 community engagement.




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