Addressing Melbourne's Affordable Housing Crisis: A Conversation with Keith Donald

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Join us on an enlightening journey addressing the dire need for affordable housing, as we converse with our distinguished guest, Keith Donald. As a key partner with the city of Melbourne and an influential member of the private foundation, Steady Town, Keith brings valuable insights to the table. With a wealth of knowledge and personal experience, he paints a compelling picture of the struggle for safe, decent, and affordable housing impacting low-income populations and the working class. Keith also discusses the recent success story of Heritage Park, a $13 million building offering 108 units of affordable housing for the next 50 years.
Get ready to immerse in a deep conversation about the essence of a diverse community. Discover how it not only offers housing but also extends a helping hand to those enduring challenging times. We also highlight the significant role played by the Live Local Act in funding affordable housing projects, along with the crucial support provided by Daily Bread for those in need. Plus, we applaud the green initiatives by Heritage Park that fetched it the 'Keep Our Beautiful' award.
In the final segment of our chat, we engage in an intriguing discussion with Keith Donald about an upcoming affordable housing project in Melbourne. Listen as he discloses plans to unite different sources of local funding to establish 120 housing units. Our conversation concludes with Jesse, a passionate advocate for community aesthetics, emphasizing the urgent need for safe and beautiful spaces in the city. We also touch upon the necessity for affordable housing units of varying sizes and explore the challenges and opportunities that the future project holds. So tune in, and get an all-rounded understanding of Melbourne's affordable housing situation and the progressive steps being taken to ameliorate it.

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Chapters

1. Affordable Housing in Melbourne (00:00:00)

2. Affordable Housing and Community Development (00:08:22)

3. Affordable Housing and Community Development (00:19:09)

4. Support for Housing Project (00:30:44)

5. Discussion on Affordable Housing Units (00:34:18)