Housing Co-Design Project Moves Forward in Tasmanian City

A housing project at the old Devonport Showground site is advancing, with plans for residents to participate in a housing co-design process with developers. The project, which involves hundreds of homes in various housing types, will also include aged care, childcare, and public open space. Devonport City Council approved the subdivision application for the 10-hectare site in 2024.

The project represents a large-scale infill housing initiative, following a complex process that began in 2017 and involved the purchase of the site from the Devonport Agricultural and Pastoral Society in 2022. The scale of the development could influence local housing supply and urban planning.