Queering Urbanism #2: Housing for LGBTQIA+ Lives

Queers in Property is excited to welcome you all to the second panel discussion in our Queering Urbanism series in Naarm (Melbourne). 

Building on our recent neighbourhood scale discussion — 'Evolution of the Gaybourhood' — we've now teamed up with Urbis to delve into the human scale — 'Housing for LGBTQIA+ Lives.'

Join us for another thought-provoking and meaningful discussion as we explore the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community in accessing safe, affordable, and inclusive homes.

This conversation will delve into the diverse housing needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals across their lifespans, examining how identity, social and economic factors, and access to healthcare shape our community's relationship to home, from youth to retirement.

With expert insights, we'll discuss the power of design in creating queer-friendly spaces and brainstorm housing solutions that embrace inclusivity, accessibility, and affordability for all. 

Whether you're a housing advocate, policymaker, designer, developer, or someone passionate about building inclusive communities, this conversation will inspire new ideas and possibilities for housing that supports the well-being and dignity of all queer people.

And, as always, there will be networking, food, drinks, and a whole lot of fun QIP community vibes!

The Panel: 

• Katharine Buden (she/her) - Principal, Teremok
• Jacob Thomas (they/them) - LGBTQIA+ Writer & Health Researcher 
• Amy Bracks (she/her) - Principal, Ioa Studio

Details:
📍Urbis, Melbourne/Naarm
🗺️ Olderfleet Building, Level 10, 477 Collins Street, Melbourne 
🗓️ Wednesday, 25 September 2024
🕕 6.00pm - 9:00pm

This event is empowered by Urbis, entry is free but registration is essential.

We look forward to seeing you there!
Queers in Property xoxo

Accessibility & Inclusion:

Urbis is accessible and we are committed to ensuring accessibility for all attendees. Please inform us of any specific requirements. This event is for LGBTQIA+ members and supporting allies, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.

About Urbis:

Urbis is a creative community of practice experts, working to deliver fresh thinking and independent advice and guidance – all backed up by real, evidence-based solutions. Whether you engage Urbis in the areas of planning, design, heritage, policy, valuations, transactions, economics or research, you know you’re dealing with the experts who will connect you to a better outcome, every time. 

About QIP:

Queers in Property (QIP) is an independent network connecting LGBTQIA+ people in property and construction for visibility, empowerment and professional support.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, and all First Nations Peoples. We pay our deepest respects to their Elders past, and present, and extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.