According to recent reports from the Australian Economic Development Commission (CEDA) and urban consulting firm Urbis, applying a 'Middle Ring' (an area between the city center and the outskirts) in the five major Australian cities—Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth—can increase the total housing inventory by up to 9%. Even if only one out of every four single-family homes is converted to a duplex, townhouse, or low-rise apartment, about 1 million new homes will be created, and Australia's housing supply crisis can be resolved. He pointed out that existing discussions about housing supply in Australia have generally focused on the two extremes: high-density urban development or large-scale residential development on the outskirts, arguing that simply building terrace houses, townhouses, and 3~4-story mid-density housing such as low-rise apartments close to residents' preferences allows the existing surrounding infrastructure like roads, railways, and schools to be utilized as is. Generally, the population continues to concentrate in cities, but if people are pushed to the outskirts as part of housing supply, infrastructure usage costs will skyrocket, and commuting hours will lengthen, making 'mid-density the best compromise.' CEDA cited a successful example of its proposed plan: in 2016, Auckland, New Zealand significantly reduced single-family housing zones and allowed the construction of medium-density housing in three-quarters of the city. ,,, last year, housing inventory increased by about 80,000 units (approximately 15%), surpassing population growth for the first time, with house prices dropping by up to 27% and rents by up to 28%. Sydney is also benchmarking this. Since last year, through Transport-Centered Development (TOD) and low- and mid-rise housing policies, the construction of townhouses and six-story apartments within 800 meters of the station area has been significantly permitted. This seems like a pretty good idea—build lots of low-rise apartments at the middle point and keep the existing infrastructure intact!!!!!!!
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