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16th November 2021
Climate change and low-income housing
… low-income housing This AHURI Brief explores some of the sustainability challenges for Australia’s housing stock and … under Australia’s current laws regarding housing’s environmental quality not all Australians will be adequately … housing to be healthy (and habitable) during periods of environmental heat stress it needs to be cooled down, or, …
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news
13th April 2023
Research reveals missed opportunities to create sustainable homes and neighbourhoods
… told us it is really difficult to achieve integrated sustainability, transport and land use planning at the … Many of those surveyed said that they do not assess environmental performance at the neighbourhood scale using a … Many of those surveyed said that they do not assess environmental performance at the neighbourhood scale using a …
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brief
29th July 2021
Is a ‘green recovery’ the key to post-COVID housing stimulus?
… housing stimulus? Internationally, improving the environmental sustainability of residential property has been identified as … accounted for a relatively small proportion of those environmental initiatives. The ‘ American Jobs Plan ’ …
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brief
26th March 2024
What is a circular economy for housing, and what will help Australia achieve it?
… a circular economy has a range of more holistic aims, both environmental and social: From an environmental and resource management perspective, the … opportunities – not just for improving environmental sustainability, but also for boosting economic resilience and …
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news
2nd November 2023
Better government coordination is required for Australian cities and towns to adapt to the impacts of climate change
… experience VIEW HERE Related resources Page Environmental sustainability Climate change responses, transitioning to a …
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news
4th May 2023
Social housing upgrades don’t always bring the improvements tenants really want
… obligations, budget limitations and desire to improve sustainability. Tenants prioritise liveability; upgrade … much more likely to reflect sustainability goals of the environmental sectors of government and other peak bodies. A … much more likely to reflect sustainability goals of the environmental sectors of government and other peak bodies. A …
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brief
30th October 2017
Despite energy saving upgrades, home owners spend more on power than renters
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news
27th May 2021
What’s in 2021–22 Budget for cities and urban development
… of Australia's geography, to support business investment, environmental management and natural disaster responses. The … and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Our AHURI Brief on Environmental Sustainability examines how urban policy strategies have …
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