UnitingSA’s proposed housing complex set for Bowden revealed in stunning new images

Striking images have been unveiled of a planned $17 million housing development set to reshape a rising SA suburb.

Stunning images of a proposed new $17m housing development have been revealed, which will house women in Adelaide’s inner-north.

Designer City Collective unveiled the proposed look for housing project ‘Uniting on Hawker’s set for Market Place, Hawker St and Gibson St in Bowden.

It’s expected to feature 30 social and affordable dwellings across two levels on the 2,950 sqm site that’s located across Gawler Railway Line.

Each apartment will have two bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen and dining area, a living area, laundry, and a balcony.

The social housing would help house women aged over 55, who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

View from Market Place, Bowden looking North West. Picture: City Collective

View from Hawker Street, Bowden looking North. Picture: City Collective

View from Market Place, Bowden looking North West. Picture: City Collective

The project by UnitingSA was initially expected to cost $25 million to build 48 homes; 22 social and 12 affordable apartments, two specialist disability housing apartments.

Uniting SA’s chief executive Jenny Hall said they’ve stripped back the development, which reduced the building costs to an estimated $16 to $17 million.

“Our original hope was to build a larger development because obviously, we want to provide housing to as many people as we can,” Ms Hall said.

“However, community is also really important to us, and we’ve listened to feedback from local residents and other stakeholders.

View from Hawker St, Bowden looking North East. Picture: City Collective

View from Market Place at Bowden looking South West. Picture: City Collective

“We’re now proposing a smaller development that will address some of those concerns, while still ensuring that we can help house people who desperately need a roof over their head.”

Ms Hall said the “modern community housing complex” project - which will demolish 10 outdated properties - is designed to help residents “engage with friends, family and neighbours”.

“This development will have a focus on tenant engagement with our Wellbeing and Lifestyle Coordinator offering activities to bring tenants together and build a sense of community,” Ms Hall said.

Tenants will also have access to “wrap-around supports” including NDIS and counselling services.

Ms Hall, who is a member of the state’s first Housing Security for Older Women Taskforce said the organisation saw the impact of the housing shortage and lack of affordable rentals, which is “pushing people to the brink”.

When people have a place to call home, they have an opportunity to thrive.