“When we say no to good development for fear of change or personal interest, we must consider what we are expecting in return.
“Too often, objections are based on myths and fundamental misconceptions of what diversity means for a local community.”
Young said encouraging housing diversity in established suburbs was vital to stopping unsustainable urban sprawl.
“The proximity of housing with existing community infrastructure is a winner formula in cities around the world for Perth to see these benefits, we need to change the conversation around where and how we deliver housing,” she said.
“Understandably, people want to live in suburbs with infrastructure, amenities and public transport, so ensuring we can intensify the populations in these suburbs is crucial.
“We have seen transformative revitalisation stories in suburbs following apartment projects.”
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APP Group’s general manager Advisory WA, Sean Morrison, said analysing YIMBY movements across the world showed there was increased community awareness that more housing options in existing suburbs would ease the housing crisis.
“While our recently reformed planning system generally delivers efficient decision-making, the underlying frameworks that guide the scale of housing supply achievable needs work,” he said.
Greater Perth’s population increased by more than 80,000 in the 12 months to June 2023 according to ABS data.
