Henry Halloran Urban and Regional Research Initiative

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NSW Local Government and Affordable Housing Forum:

Examples, pathways, and opportunities.
  • https://events.humanitix.com/local-government-affordable-housing-forum Register now

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NSW Local Government and Affordable Housing Forum

Local councils are increasingly driving the delivery of affordable housing in NSW. This forum invites NSW local councillors, council leaders, planners, and staff to explore practical strategies for expanding their impact—from developing affordable housing strategies and programs, to partnering with community housing providers, navigating inclusionary zoning and even councils delivering their own social and affordable rental housing on council land.

This one-day forum will bring together councillors and leading housing researchers to discuss the challenges and opportunities of NSW’s planning framework, and highlight successful council-led initiatives to protect, promote and expand housing that is genuinely affordable and that meets the diverse needs of local communities.

This forum is hosted by Dr Greta Werner, Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Sydney's Henry Halloran Urban and Regional Research Initiative, in coordination with the Office of Councillor Sylvie Ellsmore, City of Sydney Council.

Event details

When Friday 13 March,
10:00 am – 4:30 pm AEDT
Where The University of Sydney - CBD Campus
Lecture room 1, level 17, 133 Castlereagh St, Sydney. 
Entry Free, register for full details and confirm your spot

Speakers include:

  • Mayor Dylan Parker - Randwick City Council
  • Mayor Tanya Taylor - Willoughby City Council
  • Mayor Sarah Ndiaye - Byron Shire Council
  • Mayor Phyllis Miller - Forbes Shire Council
  • Professor Nicole Gurran, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning - The University of Sydney
  • Dr Greta Werner, Postdoctoral Research Associate - The University of Sydney
  • Associate Professor Laurence Troy - The University of Sydney
  • Tim Sneesby - Urban Planner
  • Clr Sylvie Ellsmore - City of Sydney Council
  • Professor Louise Crabtree-Hayes, Professorial Research Fellow - The University of Western Sydney
  • Clr Dr Liz Adamczyk City -  Newcastle Council
  • Laurie Leigh - CEO Bridge Housing
  • Wayne Rylands - CEO, City of Ryde

Numbers are limited – please register early to avoid disappointment.