- Housing Type: Medium density infill, ageing in place homes
- Location: Block 5 Section 44, Forrest
- Land Use Zone: RZ1 – Residential
- Number of dwellings: 3
- Block size: 1,972m²
- Status: Pre-development application phase
In Loco Forrest is a three dwelling development designed for people to age in place or for people with higher mobility needs.
The In Loco model is a joint development partnership between architect and landowner. The concept was inspired by stories of ageing landowners who have lived in their single residence for many years, who want to downsize in their local neighbourhood but have found it difficult to find a home that suits their needs. The current landowner will downsize into one of the new dwellings.
All dwellings are designed to meet accessibility standards (Livable Housing Design Guidelines) and will aim for a higher than standard energy efficiency rating. The development will have high quality landscaping throughout the site that is designed by a landscape architect. Proposed planning changes associated with this proposal have been included within the new Territory Plan – Inner South District Policy and Inner South District Specification. The proposal has been reviewed by the National Capital Design Review Panel (NCDRP) and is currently in the pre-development application phase.
To hear more about In Loco Forrest from the Project Architect, watch the design phase video.
