Delivering Liveable Futures: Housing, Place and the Path Forward
Words — Karmi Palafox
Images — Courtesy of ULI Australia
Category — Insights
Insights from the ULI Australia Conference 2025
Australia has set an ambitious target to deliver 1.2 million well-located homes by 2029. Amidst population growth, shifting demographics, and rising demand for affordable housing, this poses a significant challenge.
In a recent article for Urban Land Institute (ULI) Global – Asia Pacific, Karmi Palafox, Principal Town Planner and newly appointed ULI Asia Pacific TOD & Infrastructure Council member, shares insights from discussions at the ULI Australia Conference 2025.
As industry leaders point to the need for innovative housing models like the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF), and the importance of collaboration in creating resilient, liveable communities, Karmi unpacks what it will take to deliver on these goals.
About the author
Karmi Palafox is a Principal Town Planner at Tract and a long-standing member of ULI Asia Pacific. Recently appointed to the ULI Asia Pacific TOD & Infrastructure Council and UDIA NSW Planning Committee, Karmi brings over 20 years of international experience in shaping city development strategies, master planning communities and futureproofing urban environments for resilience and growth.
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