Cambridge Community Board
Housing and planning
Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.
Housing and planning
Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.
Support moves to allow intensification, with respect to character areas, in our urban areas.
Restrict the opening up of greenfield land for urban subdivision.
Promote building of small homes and units to provide more affordable living options.
Look at easier cross lease options to increase suburban housing.
Stop any further lowering of rural sections sizes to reduce urban sprawl.
Consider refund initiatives for those who own properties.
Support moves to allow intensification, with respect to character areas, in our urban areas.
Restrict the opening up of greenfield land for urban subdivision.
Promote building of small homes and units to provide more affordable living options.
Look at easier cross lease options to increase suburban housing.
Stop any further lowering of rural sections sizes to reduce urban sprawl.
Consider refund initiatives for those who own properties.
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