International review for spatial planning and sustainable development, Vol.9 No.2 (2021), 41-61 ISSN: 2187-3666 (online) DOI: https://doi.org/10.14246/irspsd.9.2_41 Copyright@SPSD Press from 2010, SPSD Press, Kanazawa Providing affordable housing through urban renewal projects in Australia: Expert opinions on barriers and opportunities Hoon Han1*, Sumin Kim2, Mee Youn Jin3, and Chris Pettit1 1 University of New South Wales, Faculty of Built Environment 2 UniSA Business, University of South Australia 3 Land and Housing Institute, Korea Land and Housing Corporation * Corresponding Author, Email:
[email protected] Received: March 17, 2020 Accepted: December 1, 2020 Keywords: Affordable housing, Urban renewal, Inclusionary zoning, NIMBY Abstract: This paper examined the impact of providing affordable rental housing through inner-city urban renewal projects in Australia. Providing affordable rental housing for lower-income households remains a challenge for planners, builders, policymakers and residents alike. Government intervention for inclusionary zoning in Australia has enhanced affordable housing supply but has also generated negative impacts such as NIMBY-ism, decreasing house price and urban sprawl. This study conducted in-depth interviews with housing and planning experts in affordable housing projects in Australia and evaluated the barriers and opportunities of providing affordable rental housing as stand- alone projects, or as part of urban renewal projects. This study found several existing challenges such as limited longevity of