Issue

viability issues

2 stories · discussed at 1 council meeting · 3 councils

Challenges that make it financially difficult or impossible to undertake a project. Financial difficulties or constraints that a developer faces in making a project profitable, which can impact the level of contributions (e.g., affordable housing) they can offer. Economic difficulties that can impact the feasibility of development projects, particularly those involving high-density residential construction. Worries about the financial feasibility of a project. Worries or doubts about the financial feasibility or profitability of a project or business. Difficulties in ensuring the financial sustainability or profitability of a project or business. Concerns raised by developers regarding the financial feasibility of a development project, often in relation to the costs of planning obligations and affordable housing. Difficulties in making development projects financially sustainable, particularly in the current economic climate. Financial challenges that may affect the ability of a development project to meet certain requirements, such as affordable housing quotas. Difficulties in making a development project financially sustainable or profitable, often cited as a reason for reducing affordable housing contributions. Financial difficulties that may prevent a development from meeting certain requirements, such as affordable housing quotas.

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