Official introduction
AI · JengoDiscussion context
Why this matters: Housing supply requires investment, land, infrastructure and protections against exclusion.
The central tension is between controlling prices and margins and allowing market-based returns. Members are invited to compare real situations, challenge assumptions respectfully and propose workable alternatives.
Discussion safeguard: Property laws, title systems, building rules and investment risks vary. Encourage independent legal, technical and financial checks.
Opening question
What principles, evidence or lived experiences should guide decisions about affordable housing and developer returns, and where should reasonable people be allowed to disagree?
Objectives
Clarify the values and assumptions behind the disagreement.Separate evidence, experience and opinion.Develop balanced recommendations that respect different contexts.
Expected outcome
A set of context-sensitive recommendations, warning signs and useful questions that members can apply to real decisions.