Project Name	Park Place, North Fitzroy
Tenancies	24
Target group	Singles & Couples
Funding Program	Social Housing Innovation Program
Project Partners	Office of Housing & Commonwealth Department of Family & Community Services
Project Manager	YCH
Project Architect	Stoll Long
Project builder	Behmer & Wright
Project Cost	$2.7 million
Status	Completed
Completion	July 2004

Project Description

This is a 24 unit development of studio apartments including 4 disability modified units and 3 couples units. It is targeted at predominantly at singles.

Project Partners

This project was made possible through funding of over $2.5 million from the Office of Housing. Other important partners include North Yarra Community Health, Aids Housing Action Group, Stoll-Long Architecture, Behmer and Wright.

Design Features

The building has the following environmentally sustainable and general design features:
North facing windows, angled soffits and slatted blinds for light and sun control
Gas fired hydronic heating
Cooling through cross flow ventilation and ceiling fans
Bulk supply utilities to remove the need for tenants to arrange individual utilities
Free common laundry facilities including high speed, water efficient, front loading machines
Drying rooms utilizing existing heating system as well as external drying lines
Underground storm water tank for garden use
Drought tolerant landscaping and retention of existing significant trees

Eligibility & How To Apply

To discuss your eligibility for this project, please contact our Northern Tenancy Management Team on 9419 0009.