Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local 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.
Ensure good public transport connections to high density housing development areas to reduce reliance on cars and on-street car parking.
Advocate for solutions to homelessness including overnight shelters and emergency housing.
Invest in education programmes on financial literacy, with a focus on saving, investing and the property market.
Consolidate intensification in areas close to transport hubs.
Provide incentives for community housing including long-term rentals and rent-to-buy.
Provide incentives for intensive housing that incorporates shared electric cars, rather than individual car parking spaces.
Strengthen and support urban planning rules to maximise the delivery of accessible, affordable housing choices throughout the city.
Promote local town centres and bring jobs to South Auckland.
Upgrade local playgrounds, libraries, and community and recreational facilities across the city to support the increased population.
Ensure good public transport connections to high density housing development areas to reduce reliance on cars and on-street car parking.
Advocate for solutions to homelessness including overnight shelters and emergency housing.
Invest in education programmes on financial literacy, with a focus on saving, investing and the property market.
Consolidate intensification in areas close to transport hubs.
Provide incentives for community housing including long-term rentals and rent-to-buy.
Provide incentives for intensive housing that incorporates shared electric cars, rather than individual car parking spaces.
Strengthen and support urban planning rules to maximise the delivery of accessible, affordable housing choices throughout the city.
Promote local town centres and bring jobs to South Auckland.
Upgrade local playgrounds, libraries, and community and recreational facilities across the city to support the increased population.
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