Best social housing community design for Global Awards shortlisted
LOS ANGELES: The shortlist for the best social housing community design has been declared.
Over 250 designs have been considered by the awards secretariat. One of the finalists in this category is shown above.
The $6 million, two-storey project will replace the old Solander Court complex at 2 Schlich Street, which has been sitting derelict for more than four years.
The site will become denser, rising from a dozen units to 30 one (18), two (10) and three-bedroom (2) units with courtyards.
The Yarralumla Residents Association did not oppose the development but assisted nearby residents with their concerns, which included the increased density and size, traffic and parking, loss of trees, the resumption of a south-facing ungazetted park and a lack of consultation.
President Peter Pharoah said the YRA had always supported appropriate, salt-and-pepper public housing that blended in with the landscape.
“What is disappointing is it’s taken four and a half years for the government to actually do anything about the site,” Mr Pharoah said.
The Global Award winner will be announced in December in London. (Globals)