Working out how many new homes we will need and determining where they will go is a complex (but fundamental) part of thinking about how a city can grow well.

The following video highlights some key considerations practitioners think about when determining where new homes should go and the types of new homes that need to be built.

To accommodate our projected population growth to 2050, we need to add approximately 32,500 new homes to Cairns.

As outlined in the video, to protect our natural assets, ensure the efficient use of infrastructure and deliver new homes that meet our changing needs and budgets, we need to add many of our new homes into our established neighbourhoods.