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Forum: More Housing Along Tram Corridors

Posted in Events by Kate Archdeacon on June 30th, 2009

Source: Going Solar Transport Newsletter

Image: sensesmaybenumbed via Flickr

Planning Institute Australia (PIA) Transport Planning Chapter Forum: Can we accommodate more people living along Melbourne’s tram lines?

Wednesday 15th July, 2009 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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Tags: built form and urban design, density, housing, public transport
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Speed Renting

Posted in Models by k2 on June 18th, 2009

Speed Renting is a fast and enjoyable way for prospective tenants to connect in a comfortable atmosphere with those who have spare rooms or properties available. Have a drink and find a housemate!

Our next event will be 6:30-8, Tuesday June 23rd at the Comfortable Chair, Lygon St (north of Brunswick Rd).

Please register your interest so we can coordinate householders with room seekers. http://www.iwanttolivehere.org.au/sr/

Tags: built form and urban design, Events, housing, speed renting
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Iain Walker, Sustainable Cities Round Table on Sustainable Sharing, 26th February 2009

Posted in Sustainable Cities Round Tables by Virginia on March 19th, 2009

Iain Walker, Promoter, Banyule E Cohousing project and Sustainable Living Foundation Convenor Cohousing / Intentional Communities Group, promotes the idea of sharing houses, ie. co-housing, in order to address sustainability issues. His presentation is titled, ‘Co-housing a sustainable solution that works‘ which emphasizes the theme of sharing and the importance of that theme in achieving sustainability.