JSA has developed considerable expertise in the broad area of housing.  We regularly develop housing strategies which include special focus and recommendations in relation to the housing needs of particular target groups including very low, low and moderate income earners, older people and people with a disability and indigenous Australians. 

We have developed housing strategies for a number of Councils as part of their comprehensive Local Environment Plan Reviews.  Our findings and recommendations are directly informing the drafting of new LEPs within the parameters established by Standard LEP Template 2006 and Section 117 Ministerial Directions, as well as longer term Structure Plans that will guide successive LEPs.

JSA has drafted Affordable Housing Strategies, Policies and Voluntary Planning Agreements for a range of metropolitan and regional Councils in NSW. 

JSA is currently working with the City of Perth to develop the first Affordable Housing Strategy in WA.

Examples of current housing work include:

• Byron Shire Council Affordable Housing Options Paper, Policy and Planning Agreement