It is resolved that Council:
(A) note the substantial progress in the development of ideas for innovative affordable housing options from the seven Shortlisted Participants of the Alternative Housing (Sustainable Sydney 2050) Ideas Challenge (Smart Home Sydney, The Equity Housing Model, Foundations of Equity: A Metropolitan Land Trust Policy, Pop Up Shelter, Rightsize Service, The Third Way: A Cooperative Affordable Rental Model for Sydney and Pixel Pilot;
(B) note that the City will continue to:
(i) work with the Shortlisted Participants of the Alternative Housing (Sustainable Sydney 2050) Ideas Challenge to consider proposals; and
(ii) advocate for the provision of affordable housing options in line with the shortlisted initiatives submitted under the Alternative Housing Ideas Challenge; and
(C) note that the Shortlisted Participants will be presenting their proposals at the Alternative Housing Exhibition, to be held in April/May 2020.
Carried unanimously.
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