A2 Building Type
A1.02 Site Planning cont...
A2.01 Apartment
High Density Site Planning Considerations Checklist:
Generally, refers to apartments and turnkey developments generally in medium and high density.
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Social Housing is being provided as part of a larger development where other dwelling typologies exist, the social housing dwellings should be distributed within the Site and must be reasonably balanced along street frontages and have equal access to amenities. Create shorelines/building lines that allow clear movement pathways by people with vision and mobility impairments along key pathways and desire lines (for example Site entries or community facilities). Incorporate rest hubs that include seating and sensory and auditory interaction with the environment.
SDA Apartments: Where the project is an SDA-specific development, HCA will state the preferred building type in the project brief. Apartments can be well-suited to SDA outcomes, provided that the specific provisions outlined in this document and the NDIS SDA Design Standard are met.
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A2.02 Townhouse or standalone dwelling
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Incorporate both passive and active recreation areas.
Generally, refers to low density townhouses and standalone dwellings on suburban blocks.
Provide landscape-integrated paths/walkways where possible to minimise the requirement for obstructions such as handrails and kerbs.
SDA Townhouse or Standalone Dwelling: Where the project is an SDA-specific development, HCA will state the preferred building type in the project brief. A townhouse or standalone dwelling would be considered for ‘robust’ SDA. Where a townhouse of standalone dwellings is proposed for other SDA design categories (improved livability, fully accessible, or high physical support), it is recommended to be a single level dwelling.
SDA Site Planning Considerations Checklist:
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Refer to NDIS SDA Design Standard.
Where ramping cannot be avoided, ensure ramps are designed and constructed in a discrete fashion. For SDA developments include at least one designated vehicle set-down and pick-up zone for use by occupants with a disability. Ratio of accessible car spaces for SDA dwellings is to be determined on a case-by-case basis in consultation with HCA.
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A2.03 Multiple Units
Where the project is an SDA-specific development, HCA will state the preferred building type in the project brief. Multiple units on one site that provide for independent living and the potential to accommodate onsite overnight accommodation (OOA) is one of HCA’s preferred models for housing people with disabilities, particularly SDA residents. This building type works well for most SDA design categories (high physical support, fully accessible, robust and improved livability).
A2.04 Group Homes
Group homes are seen to be an outdated model of housing people with disabilities and should generally be avoided where possible. If for any reason a group home scenario is proposed it should be discussed and agreed to with HCA prior to proceeding.
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Housing Choices Australia | Design Guidelines
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