Concept images and a new name, ‘Redleaf’ have been unveiled for Landcom and Orange City Council’s joint project to deliver hundreds of more homes for the cities’ southeast.

Previously referred to as Redmond Place for the street running along the site, the new project name ‘Redleaf’ is inspired by the autumnal foliage that Orange is known for.

Landcom has revealed new renders of the new development to be built on vacant council-owned land on the edge of Orange.

Also featured is the design for two new parks, which was shaped by community feedback, including input given from students at the nearby Canobolas High School during recent community consultation sessions.

The Masterplan Development Application to build 330 new homes - 20 per cent of which will is dedicated to affordable housing - is now on public exhibition via Orange City Council’s DA portal, which can be found on their website.

The project was the first proposal to be finalised under the NSW Government’s Social and Affordable Housing Rezoning Pathway, which seeks to accelerate rezoning proposals for NSW communities in need.

This project was recently recognised with a NSW award from the Planning Institute of Australia and was a finalist at the National Awards in Darwin.

“This is a great example of collaboration between Landcom and local government to address the housing crisis and ensure high-quality community and urban design outcomes,” Landcom CEO, Alex Wendler, said

“We’re dedicated to unlocking new housing opportunities in our regional areas where we know diverse and affordable housing options are much needed.”

Orange Mayor Tony Mileto said Redleaf is more than just a housing development, describing is as “a commitment to the future of Orange.”

“This project reflects our city’s values and is something our community should be proud of,” Cr Mileto said.

Pending approvals, construction is expected to commence in mid-2026.