Merri-bek Affordable Housing Business Case

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Client:
Merri-bek Affordable Housing
Core Services:
  • Economic advisory
  • Social value economics
  • Business case development

2 min read / Author: Bower Insights
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Merri-bek Affordable Housing (MAH) is an independent, mission-driven entity established by Merri-bek Council and strategically aligned with the City of Merri-bek’s objectives to expand the supply of affordable housing. Its role is to act as a dedicated enabler, facilitator, and broker of affordable housing outcomes that respond directly to local needs. Bower Insights has been engaged to develop a business case which demonstrates and quantifies the benefit that MAH provides, advocating for its ongoing support to enable the continued facilitation of affordable housing delivery.


Scope of Works:
  • Development of clear project objectives and scope for MAH’s role in facilitating the delivery of affordable housing.
  • Research and presentation of current methods for quantifying the wider social and economic benefits of social and affordable housing.
  • Economic impact assessment of the provision of affordable housing at a Council level.
  • Development of a detailed business case for continued investment in MAH.

Published: 17/10/2025