Common Ground, Gungahlin

About the Project

Opened in 2015, Common Ground Canberra is an innovative 5-storey development designed and constructed to support a vibrant, inclusive and diverse community of tenants. Based on New York’s innovative Breaking Ground program, Argyle Housing works in close partnership with our support partners, Northside, to deliver and coordinate on-site support to our tenants.

Common Ground, Canberra is a secure access building with 40 self-contained one-bedroom rental units for people on low to moderate incomes. The project is a collaborative partnership between Argyle Housing, the Common Ground Canberra Board, the ACT Government and Northside Community Service.

Argyle Housing is the tenancy and project manager for this affordable rental initiative in Canberra and works alongside Northside as the support service for residents providing a long-term housing solution.

Fast Facts

• 40 self-contained units (20 affordable and 20 social)
• Access to common spaces, security and concierge services
• Wrap-around support and inclusion programs
• 700m to health services and pharmacies
• 700m to Shops
• Close to schools, cafes, shops and community facilities

Development Details

Type: 40 x 1 bedroom units (mix social and affordable housing)
Location: Gungahlin, ACT
Status: Completed and launched 2015

Client’s story:

About the Project

The Griffin Green Affordable Housing is located within Pioneer Housing Estate in Griffith. The project represents a partnership between Griffith City Council and Argyle Housing with $6 million of Commonwealth funding secured from the NSW Government Building Better Regions Fund.

Argyle and Council have both allocated $3 million to support the $12 million project which has been developed to provide new affordable housing options in Griffith. Close to the Griffith City Centre, The Griffin Green Affordable Housing Project saw the development of 20 new medium-density affordable rental housing units and will see the creation of 42 new housing lots.

As part of the placemaking project, Dave Taylor Park will also be transformed to include space for a new community centre, a basketball court, playground equipment, and 4,798 square metres of open green recreational space. Cul de sac roadways are being connected to improve access throughout the neighbourhood.

The Griffin Green Transformation Project aligns strongly with the Griffith City Council Housing Strategy released in 2019. It will create jobs, support the construction industry, meet an identified housing need and help to lead the Griffith community through the post COVID-19 recovery period.

Development Details

Type: 20 mixed 2- and 3-bedroom units
Location: Griffith, NSW
Status: Construction and launched July 2024

Dave Taylor Park

About the Project

Residents of Griffin Green can look forward to the inclusive and enriching experience that will be available at the innovative Dave Taylor Park. This exceptional space will include a diverse range of facilities designed for connection, recreation, and the cultural enrichment of the entire community. Here, residents will have access to the green common – a serene gathering place – as well as a dedicated playground and yarning circle, which pays homage to communal storytelling traditions. Furthermore, the park will celebrate local heritage through an indigenous medicinal garden and a unique basketball court, featuring a striking image painted by a local Aboriginal artist.

The inclusion of a community garden and public toilet facilities speaks to our dedication to practical amenities that enhance daily life. With the added advantages of wifi access, along with the Argyle Housing Community Hub poised to offer a spectrum of programs, we strive to foster a sense of belonging and continual learning. This initiative is representative of Argyle Housing’s commitment to building not just homes, but also thriving, empowered communities.

The concept of placemaking underpins every project at Argyle Housing, recognising that our physical environments profoundly influence our community’s well-being. Dave Taylor Park, in its design and offerings, embodies this ethos. It is a sanctuary where residents can come together to forge strong social ties and where communal life is enriched through the shared experiences of play, learning, and relaxation.

By fostering a space that is inclusive and responsive to the needs of the community, we ensure that every individual feels ownership and pride in their surroundings. Moreover, placemaking extends beyond the park; it is a commitment that resonates throughout our housing developments. Our approach is holistic, ensuring residents not only have a place to live but a supportive community that nurtures them. Argyle Housing strives to transform spaces into vibrant places where residents can thrive, highlighting our deep-seated belief that home is not just a physical structure, but a sense of belonging and community that elevates everyone’s quality of life.

Development  Details

Size: 4,798m2
Type: Community Park
Location: Griffith, NSW
Status: Completed

About the Project

In 2023 Argyle Housing we were successful in receiving $2.6m in funding from NSW Department of Communities & Justice under the Community Housing Innovation Fund towards a mixed Social & Affordable Housing project.

Dwellings: Successful in acquiring 6 dwellings which were a mix of social and affordable housing.
Location: Liverpool and Campbelltown
Status: Completed Jan 2023

About the Project

Already successful program managers for the Together Home Program in Tranche 1 and 2, Argyle Housing has been successful in receiving funding of $5m as part of the Together Home Program Tranche 3 with the Department of Communities and Justice. Argyle Housing committing an additional $1m from its NHFIC funding to the project.

Dwellings: successful in acquiring 15 dwellings which was four more than the target for Together Home Transition Program Clients in Southwest Sydney and Wagga Wagga areas.

Status: Completed June 2024

About the Together Home Program

The Together Home Program aims to support over 1,072 people street sleeping across NSW into stable accommodation linked to wrap-around support. It is a key initiative supporting the Premier’s initiative to halve street homelessness by 2025. Argyle Housing works with support providers in Wagga and Southwest Sydney to provide wrap-around support services and manage the tenancies for the Together Home Program Client Portfolio to ensure successful outcomes.

About the Project

Argyle Housing committed to deploy $12m in remaining funding from NHFIC to acquire more affordable housing in the locations in which we operate.

Dwellings: this saw 32 additional dwellings acquired across Argyle Housing’s property portfolio in SWS, Goulburn, Albury, Wagga and Griffith.

Status: Completed July 2024