How do we make townhouses in Merri-bek more accessible?
Merri-bek is changing quickly as more people are choosing to make our community their home.
This rapid growth means we need to find ways to improve the quality of homes.
To support this growth and improve the quality of townhouses, Merri-bek City Council is trialling a Better Quality Development process. The process aims to provide existing and future Merri-bek residents with townhouses that last and that they can live in for as long as possible.
One aspect we need community input on is how we include accessibility features in the Better Quality Development process.
What is the Better Quality Development process?
We are currently workshopping what the Better Quality Development process will look like.
Community input on what you value or want to see as better quality design in Merri-bek is critical in shaping the process.
We want your thoughts on what accessibility features are important to you, so that we can make sure homes in Merri-bek are suitable for as many stages of life as possible.
Get involved by sharing your thoughts
Our aim is to improve accessibility in townhouses through the better quality design checklist.
Better Quality Developments is a streamlined planning application process to help make sure that homes built in Merri-bek are:
This process applies to 2 houses being built on one block of land (townhouses).
Planning applications under the Better Quality Development process will be determined within 6 weeks from the date of its lodgement. Normally, a planning application is determined within approximately 4 - 6 months from the date of its lodgement with Council.
Why is accessible housing important for Merri-bek’s future?
We are currently workshopping what the Better Quality Development process will look like.
Community input on what you value or want to see as better quality design in Merri-bek is critical in shaping the process.
We want your thoughts on what accessibility features are important to you, so that we can make sure homes in Merri-bek are suitable for as many stages of life as possible.
Get involved by sharing your thoughts
Our aim is to improve accessibility in townhouses through the better quality design checklist.
What happens next
Through this online engagement, phone interviews with community resident groups and the in-person multicultural workshops, we’ll understand your priorities when it comes to accessible design and include that in the Better Quality Development process. This will help us make sure future homes in Merri-bek are accessible for everyone.
