Category: residential amenity
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I support practical, affordable recycling solutions that reduce waste, protect the environment, and avoid unnecessary costs for Victorian households. I support the replacement of the one-size-fits-all 4-bin mandate with a more flexible, evidence-based approach that delivers better outcomes for residents, councils, and the environment. The Challenge The Victorian Government’s mandated 4-bin kerbside system has generated…
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On paper, this is the perfect Brunswick development – 8.2 star energy efficiency, premium location, encompassing “affordable housing”, targeting 50% of Brunswick residents who rent, with “premium” innercity-style amenities. It’s even backed by the state-owned Green Energy Finance Corporation to show a “new way” in the industry for sustainable green design. 15 apartments are offered…
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Katherine reached out to me with some questions on behalf of: https://www.instagram.com/better_breese_block/ 1. What do you see as the major opportunities and challenges in shaping more liveable apartment communities in Merri-bek City? [max 50 words] One of the biggest forthcoming challenges is the State Government planning changes which “fast track” development and takes planning out of…
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Walk on Moreland’s aims are to create a “walking culture” in Merri-bek https://walkonmoreland.wordpress.com/ They invited me to complete their “Merri-bek Streets People Love Candidate Pledge and Survey” and here are my answers (with commentary). Pledge: If elected Councillor, I pledge to allocate budget and street space to build streets people love, and ensure that residents of…
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What is your view on the Scorecard? If you are elected to Council, would you, in the first Council meeting of the new term, call for an independent review of the scorecard by an appropriately experienced and independent consultant with a track record of effective community consultation; to conduct an effective consultation process; and for…
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50% of people in Brunswick rent. 47.9% in Brunswick West. 54.9% in Brunswick East. While the Victorian average is 28.7%. That means roughly half of all people have limited means to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Coupled with this, much of Brunswick’s housing stock is either pre-1960s or new developments (1990s onwards). Both…
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Whether it’s an 8-storey tower with an excavated carpark or simple renovation to an existing home, construction brings noise. Regardless of your view on development, amenity of existing residents must be preserved through strong enforcement of laws relating to noise and ensuring building permits carry strict conditions, which are enforced. Noise complaints are a waste…
Mel Yuan for Brunswick 