The New Suburbia?

Dear Suburban Alliance subscriber   Suburban renewal is the new black. Thanks to the ripple effects of Covid-19, suburban villages and workplaces are being viewed with new interest and enthusiasm. Even Bernard Salt has had an epiphany (see his article in the Weekend Australian here). The Suburban Alliance has invested in the legitimacy of suburban employment and suburban renewal, long before it was fashionable. As a result, The Suburban Alliance is now regarded as the market leader in our region in terms of suburban development advocacy. But we are not patting ourselves on the back – we are doubling down. Here are some initiatives that will be of interest:

The New Suburbia    A Suburban Alliance study of masterplanned communities earlier in this year has been converted into a series of 4 infomercials, which are about to saturate social media channels (Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter).    View Video Here

We’re particularly excited with this initiative because it will reach so many more people than a dry research report. The research busts many myths about greenfield development. You are seeing this video in advance of the market release tomorrow. Please let us know your thoughts. Parts two, three and four focus on sustainability, social infrastructure, and families. They will be released at weekly intervals following the first video tomorrow.

Pre Budget Submission   Our prebudget submission to the State Government investigated 25 years of housing price movements and eight years’ worth of state budgets, demonstrating that suburban areas of SEQ – while being tasked with accommodating the bulk of growth – receive the least financial support. You may have noticed a story in The Courier Mail recently reporting on the submission.   View Submission Here