Christchurch City Council
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.
Lobby for team to be set up to look at ground reports, plus black map, if areas are suitable, eg will it require new sewage plant? Cost.
Lobby for better engagement with community. You have a ageing population and many cultures. Regular meet a councillor at the library.
Lobby to keep houses warm. This will require funding and an education program. Plus look at outside weather covers to keep washing outside.
Investigate the feasibility of rent controls, and consult on this.
Protect fertile soils by increasing building density in areas well serviced by public transport, healthcare, schools, and green spaces.
Ensure that denser housing does not adversely affect surrounding properties by requiring tight controls on recession planes.
Lobby for team to be set up to look at ground reports, plus black map, if areas are suitable, eg will it require new sewage plant? Cost.
Lobby for better engagement with community. You have a ageing population and many cultures. Regular meet a councillor at the library.
Lobby to keep houses warm. This will require funding and an education program. Plus look at outside weather covers to keep washing outside.
Investigate the feasibility of rent controls, and consult on this.
Protect fertile soils by increasing building density in areas well serviced by public transport, healthcare, schools, and green spaces.
Ensure that denser housing does not adversely affect surrounding properties by requiring tight controls on recession planes.
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