šŸ“š Evidence Supporting Legislative Changes for Homelessness & Housing Policies

Research-based insights supporting zoning policies, urban planning strategies, and land allocation for homeless shelters and community services.

  • Study: "Ending Street Homelessness in Vanguard Cities Across the Globe" (Fitzpatrick et al., 2022)

    • Findings: Cities with dedicated land for homeless shelters and social housing saw significant reductions in street homelessness.

    Example: Canada and Finlandā€™s "Housing First" model was highly effective.

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  • Study: "How Urban Planning Instruments Can Contribute to the Fight Against Homelessness" (Meda, 2009)

    • Findings: Inclusionary zoning and mandated land allocations reduced homelessness rates.

    Example: France and the Netherlands integrated homeless services into urban development.

    Full Paper (PDF)
  • Study: "Sustainability Through Resilient Collaborative Housing Networks: A Case Study of an Australian Pop-Up Shelter" (Pablo & London, 2022)

    • Findings: Designated public camping areas improve access to social services and reduce law enforcement interventions.

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  • Study: "Towards a Contextual Approach to the Placeā€“Homeless Survival Nexus: Los Angeles" (Marr et al., 2009)

    • Findings: Safe camping sites reduced public health issues linked to street homelessness.

    Full Paper (PDF)
  • Study: "Land Policy for Affordable and Inclusive Housing: An International Review" (Lawson & Ruonavaara, 2019)

    • Findings: Mandatory zoning laws improve long-term housing security.

    Example: Germany and Singapore require developers to allocate land for social housing.

    Full Paper (PDF)
  • Study: "Housing First: Ending Homelessness, Transforming Systems, and Changing Lives" (Padgett, Henwood & Tsemberis, 2016)

    • Findings: Fast-tracked approvals for temporary modular housing lowered chronic homelessness rates.

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  • Study: "Homeless: Policies, Strategies, and Lives on the Streets" (Daly, 2013)

    • Findings: Dedicated government funding leads to better long-term housing outcomes.

    Example: Sweden and Canada allocate government revenue to Housing First initiatives.

    Full Book (Taylor & Francis)

āœ… Conclusion: Strong International and Australian Precedents

The research presented supports the adoption of zoning laws, land allocation for shelters, and mandatory inclusion of affordable housing in new developments.

By embedding these policies into the Local Government Act 2009 (QLD), Queensland can take significant steps in reducing homelessness.