Inner Mixed Zone Toorak and Richmond
What is the IMZ As its name suggest mixed land use activities The Oldest Suburbs in Melbourne Located within the tram Zone of Melbourne Just outside the CBD Zone of Transition - area of great change High Density Developments
Land use in the IMZ shops factories warehouses flats terraces houses Restaurants transport links
Socio Economics Varied Students, Older people, Young singles and Couples High contrast between rich and poor
Architecture and house type Abandoned buildings Turn of the century buildings Brand new developments Converted factories Multi Story high rise apartments Government housing
Function This area was once the manufacturing area of the city as the city expands prices increase so functions change Buildings and land areas will change function over time Professional Suites Residential areas Retail Some small time manufacturing
Cost of Housing. Go to the following website https://www.realestate.com.au Choose 3 different suburbs in the IMZ Answer the following questions on the slides.
Whilst researching… Whilst answering these questions explore the houses/apartments and make a list of the selling points that realtors try to encourage potential renters/buyers with?
Cost of Housing What is the average rental price for a house in your chosen area? Include prices and photos
Housing What is the average rental price for an apartment in these areas? Include prices and photos.
Housing What is the average cost of buying an apartment in your chosen area? Include photos
Housing What is the average cost of buying a house in your chosen areas? Include prices and photos.
Cost of Housing cont.… When buying a house in the IMZ what would the average Mortgage be? (Use real-estate calculator online). Show calculations.
Why do people want to live in the IMZ? Does this put more pressure on our housing? Find one article on the housing affordability crisis. Post this article on the social stream as well as 3-5 questions you could ask someone about this article.