It is not just a housing shortage that looms for Dunedin — the current housing stock might not meet the demands of the population. Also, new research shows a gravitation towards smaller houses in the city’s "inner suburbs" could inform the city’s next phase as the Dunedin City Council plans for more growth. They will discuss Dr Johnson’s report and a 38-page report by strategic agency Research First, "Housing Framework Predictions: The Housing We’d Choose", which shows demand and housing preferences are changing. Anna JohnsonWhile inner city living will not be in high demand, "inner suburbs" will be popular and people will continue to want to live near where they work or play. The agency surveyed 770 people from the inner city, inner suburbs, outer suburbs, South Dunedin, outer area, and Mosgiel.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 23, 2020 15:22 UTC