2017-04-11 P&E Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 1 Housing Needs Assessment

Nightingale Model projects are triple-bottom-line, mixed-use apartment developments led by a
group of Melbourne Architects. The ultimate goal of the projects is to provide quality value for
money urban housing by simplifying both the development process and the building itself. They
are funded by investor groups that have a genuine interest in quality urban housing, while
making a fair and reasonable (but not excessive) return on investment.

As a social enterprise, should a group of investors propose such a model in Noosa Shire, it could
be considered by Council in a potentially appropriate location such as Noosa Junction. However it
is noted that rather than simplifying the development process, such projects may become
embroiled in controversy. They also may not appeal to all low income households. One
development, for example, has been specifically promoted to potential future residents who
choose not to own a car. Each potential future resident has been made fully aware that they will
not be eligible for resident parking permits. It is consequently also likely to be a ‘one-off’ housing
response.

The ‘Homes that Fit’ model is spreading through Finland It provides a model for mixed housing
solutions that could be considered in the planning and construction stage of aged care homes,
whereby a small group of young people live together with seniors in studio apartments attached
to a nursing home, in return for spending a number of hours a week with their elderly
neighbours. It provides a model for mixed housing solutions that could be considered in the
planning and construction of aged care homes.

The models reviewed provide interesting one-off solutions, some of which could be considered in
Noosa Shire. However none were seen as providing large scale solutions to housing needs in
Noosa Shire, and generally such models could already be accommodated within planning
provisions subject to appropriate zoning and controls.
Development of new and innovative housing solutions will nevertheless be ongoing, and It may
be necessary to allow some licence for innovation provided it meets key principles of design,
function and the inherent benefits of the model.




Briggs & Mortar Pty Ltd | Page 178