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public housing. Low, medium and high density residential zones are flagged as needing to be preserved predominantly for residents, not STA businesses. Council-owned land near the cemetery on Lake MacDonald Drive is proposed to be investigated for social housing. Investigations into tiny homes being sited on council-owned, community-owned or church-owned land or in relocatable home parks are recommended. Secondary dwellings are proposed to house second, unrelated households without the need for subdivision. It’s recommended that social housing should not be situated away from services and public transport, nor pushed onto fire/flood-
prone land or industrial estates where the clash of expectations and uses would be to the detriment of residents and businesses. Studio living in industrial areas will be considered. Council’s strategic planning staff advised the number of people that could be housed by the proposals in the strategy amounted to “hundreds, not thousands” and would not drastically increase Noosa’s modest population growth targets, nor overload the road network. The intention is to help improve housing opportunities for many already living here. It’s expected confidential amendments will be drafted in July, then sent to the State for approval with public consultation to occur around October/November.
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NOOSA Council will help create more social, public and affordable housing through planning changes, advocacy and partnerships with the State, not-for-profit and private sectors, but will not become a public housing provider. This is the approach proposed in the draft Housing Strategy, available online now and open for feedback from July 10 for four weeks. High buyer demand, conversion of homes into short-term accommodation businesses, and cost of living hikes, have all helped to create the housing availability and affordability crisis here and across the nation. The draft recommends mandating and encouraging new unit developments to contain a portion of social/
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A PROPOSED social housing development for Cooroy has received a positive response from the community. News of Cooroy business, Eco Cottages’ proposed 33 tiny homes for Carpenters Road to provide housing for single women over 50, victims of domestic violence and affordable worker accommodation has been supported by many in the community. When the Cooroy Rag story (page 3, 15 June 2022) outlining the proposed development was shared on the Cooroy Community Noticeboard Facebook group, the article attracted almost 100 comments with a majority of those positive. Here are some of the comments of what the community had to say: Sherryl Gary Davis said, “Fantastic idea. There are so many people out there with no place to call home. But the charities that buy them need to be realistic
with rent and Eco Cottages would have to sell to charities at a price that they can afford and not make a huge profit from them.” Donna Maree said, “Great idea Greg. I hope the community gets behind you with their support. The current rental crisis on the Sunshine Coast is causing havoc for individuals and families alike. You get my thumbs up.” Pamela Leitner - Irwin said, “They certainly need something like this. Too many people are homeless due to high rents.” Nicole Wellington said, “Great idea. There’s so many people struggling and homeless at the moment. Anything we can do to help, I’m all for. Yes, from me!” Wendy Schlink said, “I suggest some are also built for anybody who desperately needs accommodation.” Maxwell Blackburn said, “Great idea. I put my hand up being one who is having
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nowhere to lay my head except with family where it is already overcrowded. I am very interested.” Sharon Court said, “Would be a GREAT idea, if the rent stays under $150 a week, puts homeless in first, and has some units that can cater to families. It will also create work in the area and they will pay for themselves through the rent.” Lorna Gardini said, “I think it’s a kind thought, but how is this idea going to benefit Cooroy?” Rob Neely said, “The man should be applauded for his vision.” Diane Carpenter said, “I think that is a wonderful idea. If there is anything we need, it is houses for the needy.” Andrea Mani Risby-Jones said, “Great to see help for this needy demographic. Certainly!” What do you think? Write us a letter at editorial@cooroyrag.com.au
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