The Future of Affordable Housing
Fri
2
Fri 2 Oct 4:00 PM
Online via Zoom
General Admission
150 Mins
October
Housing affordability and construction productivity are two of the most debated topics in our industry today.
Are our current urban planning strategies actually delivering the housing we need, or are we overlooking fundamental issues?
Is the solution to keep making Sydney and Melbourne denser, or is the low-density linear development along the Gold Coast/Tweed, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast corridor a better model? The solution proposed by the Whitlam government in the 1970s was the development of regional cities, including Albury/Wodonga and Monarto; is it the right time to revisit this model?
How can we best build affordable housing?
How can Engineers, Architects, and Builders collaborate to improve the construction industry, particularly in delivering affordable housing?
Mecca is pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar, "The Future of Affordable Housing", where we will investigate these critical questions.
We have brought together a panel of economists, architects, planners, and builders to challenge existing industry narratives and explore:
Dates: Friday October 2, 2026 & Friday, October 9, 2026
Times: 4.00PM - 6.30PM
CPD hours: 5 (5 formal points)
Speakers: Economists, Architects, Builders, Planners
Are our current urban planning strategies actually delivering the housing we need, or are we overlooking fundamental issues?
Is the solution to keep making Sydney and Melbourne denser, or is the low-density linear development along the Gold Coast/Tweed, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast corridor a better model? The solution proposed by the Whitlam government in the 1970s was the development of regional cities, including Albury/Wodonga and Monarto; is it the right time to revisit this model?
How can we best build affordable housing?
How can Engineers, Architects, and Builders collaborate to improve the construction industry, particularly in delivering affordable housing?
Mecca is pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar, "The Future of Affordable Housing", where we will investigate these critical questions.
We have brought together a panel of economists, architects, planners, and builders to challenge existing industry narratives and explore:
- The Reality of Delivery Costs: Moving beyond the headlines to understand the true costs of modern construction.
- Debunking Productivity Myths: Why common industry metrics often misinterpret "construction" versus "manufacturing."
- Rethinking Urban Development: Is the path forward increased density, or should we revisit established regional development models?
Dates: Friday October 2, 2026 & Friday, October 9, 2026
Times: 4.00PM - 6.30PM
CPD hours: 5 (5 formal points)
Speakers: Economists, Architects, Builders, Planners