Resources
If you need resources and guides tailored for sustainability, resilience in apartments, units, and townhouses, this page is your new best friend.
These resources have been collected with Victorian audiences in mind but they are collected from across Australia. Despite the different owners corporation legislation in each state and territory, there’s lots we can learn from each other.
governance and project management in Victorian OCs
The Handbook was developed to help Local Governments understand and support apartment building communities but it’s a great read if you’re keen to understand how your owners corporation works or if you’re trying to complete a project with your owners corporation. It covers things like decision-making and the owners corporation act in plain language.
All-electric Park St. Apartment building upgrade
Once a 1970s motel, Park Street is now 17 apartments being leased in Brunswick. While this complex is owned by a single entity, not an owners corporation, there’s a lot to be learned from their approach.
Life in Christie Walk, Adelaide
Christie Walk, located in the south of Adelaide’s CBD is an eco-community of 27 households, catering for up to 45 people on 2000sq metres around 30% of which is green space. Homes are a combination of apartments and townhouses.
Longterm resident of Christie Walk, Sue Gilbey, shares her inspiring story.
Meet your neighbours toolkit
A toolkit of resources for residents and building managers to support the creation of friendly and resilient apartment communities.
Developed by the wonderful folks at Lane Cove and Willoughby councils (NSW), the ideas are still relevant to apartment communities in Victoria.
Building bonds: creating connected and resilient apartment communities
Connected communities are better able to manage their building, and are more resilient in times of crisis. Hear examples of how vertical communities are being created, and get tools to follow in their footsteps.
How to set up a resident communication channel
This short guide created by Reground will help you consider the best ways to communicate with and connect people who live and/or own in your apartment building.
Vertical Villages Toolkit
Community, Place and Urban Density Pilot.
This toolkit was developed to assist residents, community and faith-based organisations connect and engage with neighbours who live in high-density apartment buildings, along with urban designers and developers design apartments with community in mind.