2022-11-04 Special Meeting - Agenda Item 1 - Attachment 1 - Housing Strategy

A high proportion of the housing in Noosa Shire is occupied
                                                                      1.2 Why we need a Housing Strategy?
by residents who are no longer in the workforce or who are
employed outside the Shire. As existing residents retire and new      The purpose of this strategy is to set a clear vision and establish
retirees move to Noosa the proportion of housing available for        key outcomes and an action plan for Noosa Shire Council,




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the workforce decreases. However, the need for services does          about accommodating residents now and into the future. It is
not decrease and in some cases considerably increases.                a statement to the community of how committed Council is to
Noosa’s population is expected to continue to age and will require    being part of the housing solution.
specific responses to meet the housing, transport, health and
                                                                      The strategy will guide Council decision making, inform
wellbeing needs of elderly residents. By 2041, the proportion of




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                                                                      planning policy and Council actions and investment regarding
residents aged 65 years and over is predicted to rise to around 30
                                                                      planning for and achieving the necessary housing in Noosa, to
per cent. Hence there is a need also for additional housing
                                                                      ensure we cater for all housing needs and particularly those of
suitable for the specific needs of empty nesters and elderly
                                                                      the most vulnerable in our community. An increased level of
people.
                                                                      commitment, resourcing and investment is necessary if Council
There is likely to be increased demand for a range of smaller,        is to have some impact on addressing the housing challenges.
single level housing that suits sole person and couple
households in locations with good public transport and access         Council has been encouraged by a high level of support within the
to services and facilities. Group households of domestic scale        community for additional social and affordable housing and that
are also likely to increase in importance, including community        residents support Council's involvement in the provision of
residences with onsite carers. Integrating residential care, social   increased housing choice.
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and affordable housing is needed to offset the isolation
sometimes felt by some sectors of the community.

Understanding that developable land is finite, and the built form
of Noosa Shire is already well established, the optimum use must
be made of the remaining capacity within the urban boundaries
to increase housing choice.
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