Strategic Housing Adviser
The Strategic Housing Adviser is responsible for working towards Nelson City Council’s goal to help increase housing supply in Nelson. They provide strategic advice to the council on its housing objectives, including:
- How the council can support increased housing supply and intensification
- Allocating the funds in the council’s Housing Reserve so they can support affordable housing projects
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with housing providers, developers, consultants, and others who work in Nelson’s development sector.
- Identifying the council's property with the potential to be transformed into affordable housing
- Working alongside Kainga Ora and other providers to achieve the council’s housing goals
If you would like to get in touch with the Strategic Housing Adviser to discuss a potential housing development in Nelson and would like their assistance, please email: CityDevelopment@ncc.govt.nz or call the council at 03 546 0200 to request a meeting.
Here are some of the council's housing initiatives that the Strategic Housing Adviser has been involved with:
- Nelson City Council activates housing reserve for rapid affordable housing response
- A new way forward for affordable and social housing in Nelson
- The housing crisis is on everyone’s doorstep – Judene Edgar
- Betts Corner Apartments: From car park to urban design haven
- Bullets & Balls Building: Solving two problems with one well-designed building