Howard Maclean’s campaign for housing policy reform has had a significant impact on how future housing developments will be planned and built in Canberra.
Howard is the founding convenor of Greater Canberra, a community-based advocacy organisation that campaigns for more affordable housing, liveable suburbs and environmentally sustainable planning. Under his guidance, Greater Canberra has become an important grassroots voice advocating for changes to the Australian Capital Territory’s planning laws.
Howard played a leadership role in the Missing Middle Canberra campaign launched by Greater Canberra which argued for increasing medium density housing in suburbs to address housing shortages in a sustainable manner. He was a key figure in the campaign, working to mobilise support and build a community consensus.
Howard’s advocacy, strategic thinking and expertise has helped transform attitudes to urban development and recognise the need for more sustainable housing, not just in Canberra but in metropolitan areas across Australia.