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The lack of housing affordability, rental and social housing shortages, construction industry capacity and skill development deficits, and the combined impacts on economic development are very evident within the region. These challenges have been further exacerbated by COVID-19.
The Blueprint, it is a valuable step forward in addressing the region’s housing crisis. WDA are projecting a 1.9% regional population growth over the next 15 years, highlighting a need for innovative housing and regional infrastructure solutions to support this growth target.