1. Inner Mixed Zone
Toorak and Richmond

2. 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

3. Land use in the IMZ shops factories warehouses flats terraces houses
Restaurants
transport links

4. Socio Economics Varied
Students, Older people, Young singles and Couples
High contrast between rich and poor

5. Architecture and house type
Abandoned buildings
Turn of the century buildings
Brand new developments
Converted factories
Multi Story high rise apartments
Government housing

6. 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

7. Cost of Housing.
Go to the following website
Choose 3 different suburbs in the IMZ
Answer the following questions on the slides.

8. 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?

9. Cost of Housing
What is the average rental price for a house in your chosen area? Include prices and photos

10. Housing
What is the average rental price for an apartment in these areas? Include prices and photos.

11. Housing
What is the average cost of buying an apartment in your chosen area? Include photos

12. Housing
What is the average cost of buying a house in your chosen areas? Include prices and photos.

13. Cost of Housing cont.…
When buying a house in the IMZ what would the average Mortgage be? (Use real-estate calculator online). Show calculations.

14. 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.