Redfern is set to undergo a significant transformation with the approval of a 355-home social and affordable housing development. This ambitious project, spearheaded by Bridge Housing, aims to address the pressing issue of housing affordability in inner Sydney.
The four-building complex, slated for construction at 600-660 Elizabeth Street, will offer social, affordable, and disability-supportive housing. It is designed to cater to a diverse range of individuals and families, including those escaping domestic violence, older women, Aboriginal households, and essential workers.
Bridge Housing CEO Laurie Leigh emphasised the project’s significance, highlighting its potential to alleviate the strain on homelessness services and provide much-needed support to vulnerable communities. The development is expected to be completed by early 2028.
Rents will be adjusted based on residents’ income to ensure long-term affordability. The project’s design, led by a consortium of renowned architecture firms, incorporates Indigenous cultural principles, reflecting the area’s rich heritage. Sustainability is also a key focus, with plans for solar panels and a commitment to achieving high environmental ratings.
The development will include a new community facility, replacing the old PCYC, and a Bridge Housing head office, which will provide on-site support services to residents.
NSW Housing and Homelessness Minister Rose Jackson praised the project as a model for collaboration between the community housing sector, government, and private industry in addressing the state’s housing crisis.
The public is invited to provide feedback on the proposal until 4 December.
Published Date 20-November-2024
