Work is underway on Stage 2
of the Built Environment Plan, including the aim over the longer term of
improving existing public housing stock, enhancing the mix of housing types and
tenancies in order to reduce the concentration of public housing, establishing
a more sustainable social mix and facilitating affordable housing.
The strategy will seek to
build on community strengths, recognise that high rise public housing in
particular is home to significant communities and to ensure that the physical
environment matches the community’s needs.
The NSW Government has given
a clear commitment that in developing Stage 2 of the Built Environment Plan:
- There will be no cuts to the amount of public
housing. - Current residents will not be disadvantaged.
- All public tenancies are secure.
The Redfern-Waterloo
community and public housing tenants in particular will be extensively
consulted on any proposals for public housing renewal. It is currently
anticipated that a draft of Stage 2 of the Built Environment Plan could be
available for public exhibition by March 2008.