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 programmes have been considered by the awards secretariat. One of the finalists in this category is shown above.
It has taken the best part of five years to happen, but because Waipā District Council (WDC) ring-fenced the money for 10 new pensioner units in Cambridge and held fast on the decision, site works for the new homes will start next week.
Waipā Mayor Susan O’Regan said WDC was one of the few councils in New Zealand which still provide housing for older people in the community, and she is proud the district council is continuing to invest in this area.
“But our policy makes it very clear that it must be self-funded, meaning this build will not be subsidised by other ratepayers,” O’Regan said.
“There are Waipā ratepayers in the same financial situation as older people in our community needing homes, and we cannot favour one group of people over another.”
The Global Award winner will be announced in November in London. (Globals)