Delivering Housing Diversity: A Half Day Summit

Join us on 8 May as we dive into the key challenges and opportunities for delivering housing diversity.

With the dwelling diversity and density targets outlined in ShapingSEQ 2023, we’ve lined up industry experts to discuss the Plan’s implications for existing areas and greenfield communities. We’ll unpack the fundamental principles required to deliver greater housing diversity and choice. From examining economic realities and design principles to understanding community sentiment and policy interventions, join us as we uncover the necessary steps to turn the Plan’s aspirations into a reality.

Event Summary

Date

Wednesday, 8 May 2024

Time

8am for an 8:30am start – 12:15pm

Location

Queens Ballroom
Hilton Brisbane
190 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City 4000

Price

Member: $130
Non-member: $260

8am
Registration

Registration & networking over barista coffee

This is an opportunity to catch up with colleagues and make new property industry connections over barista coffee.

8:35am

Honourable Meaghan Scanlon MP

Welcome from the Honourable Minister

8:40am
Session One

Hayley Watts – Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning, and Public Works

Setting the Stage: Goals and Incentives

Hayley Watts will present insights into the regional plan’s typology targets and the levers being considered by State to incentivise the delivery of housing diversity.

8:55am
Session Two

Marcus Brown – Bull & Bear Economics

Market dynamics

Hear from Marcus Brown as he delves into the housing diversity landscape including existing trends, potential areas for diversity, where the demand is greatest, and policy interventions required to support the delivery of greater housing options in the region.

9:20am
Session Three

Michael Forwood – Saunders Havill, Sue Dewar – Lendlease

Balancing design and policy

In this session, Michael Forwood and Sue Dewar will discuss the various hurdles that impede the delivery of diverse housing typologies. They will also delve into the innovative strategies and best practices for implementing housing diversity.

9:50am
Q&A Session

Panel discussion with Marcus and Michael

10:05am

Morning tea & coffee

10:35am
Session Four + Q&A Session

Paul Eagles – Urbex, Peter Egerton – RPS

Lessons from the field: Density done well

Co-presenters, Paul Eagles and Peter Edgerton, will share successful examples of density projects, along with the current projects being delivered in South East Queensland. Learn from their past endeavours, the challenges they have faced, and navigating future suburban density opportunities. Followed by a panel discussion, where Paul and Peter will answer your burning questions.

11:30am
Session Five

David Laner – Stockland, Anthony Demiris – Avid Property Group, Debbie McNamara – Economic Development Queensland, Kristy Forwood – Department of Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public Works

Developing diverse communities

Join David Laner, Anthony Demiris, Debbie McNamara and Kristy Forwood for a panel discussion as they explore the multifaceted considerations involved in creating inclusive, liveable communities that reflect the needs of South East Queensland’s diverse population.

12:15pm