Housing is a relatively simple equation. There is room on top of land which has already been developed for millions in the future, to be un-prejudiced for anyone to live close to family and friends if they choose to. This is only possible if we break from the postwar English-speaking country norm and choose the greater good to go up rather than out.
It is possible to build on these existing footprints while putting less pressure on Tasmania's natural spaces by transitioning to a greener and more city-based economy that can retain brains and grow. Infill costs and requires a fraction of the resources of sprawl. More efficient transport is also an enabler of healthier lifestyles, but sustaining long-term growth means not giving up on the opportunities for a Tasmania where dreams can be followed and world-class services are the norm.
The base that is set out now is something future generations must be able to feel grateful for.