Requiem for the Australian Dream

Sergio Famiano is an urban planner, developer, and housing enthusiast with over 30 years of experience in senior development and management roles at leading Australian housing and property development companies. His qualifications in urban planning, economics, and psychology complement his extensive practical experience. Having worked across Australia, Famiano possesses a deep understanding of the “Australian Dream” of home ownership and the escalating housing affordability crisis.

He is the author of:

• The New Australian Dream - Rethinking Our Homes and Cities to Solve the Housing Crisis (2022): This book explores the origins of the Australian Dream, Australia’s affinity for detached housing and car ownership, and the economic, environmental, and social consequences of the suburban model adopted since the 1950s. It analyzes the current housing affordability crisis and proposes a city-wide approach to redesigning urban spaces and rethinking housing to create more sustainable Australian cities.

• Requiem for the Australian Dream: In his latest work, Famiano delves into the social, political, economic, and existential factors that have transformed the “Australian Dream” into a “nightmare.” He argues that the current housing crisis is not a recent issue but rather a problem that has been developing over the past 50 years. The book concludes by presenting eight key initiatives aimed at solving the housing crisis and restoring the “Australian Dream” of home ownership for future generations.

Famiano’s work is considered essential reading for anyone interested in the Australian housing landscape and its future.