Prevent over-intensification within our suburbs.
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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.
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Create pocket parks, community gardens and accessible playgrounds within all communities.
Involve residents and community groups in processes that develop our city.
Lessen senseless consent limitations to reduce the number of resource consents needing to be done, thus allowing more housing to be built.
Encourage appropriate development of medium density housing in appropriate targeted places not every suburb, not every street, and every lot.
Encourage more affordable housing through limiting the covenant limitations that can be imposed by developers when sections are delivered.
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