Commit to the development of a compact and medium-density town center to reduce the need for travel by car and add vibrancy to the CBD.
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Housing and planning
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Commit to doubling the number of social houses in the local area to at least meet the OECD average and better support those most in need.
Actively engage with and promote the council housing strategy with a key focus on affordability and market access.
Actively support the Taupō Town Centre Transformation project and work towards getting it finished.
Promote through the district plan change process the appropriate supply of land zoned to meet community needs.
Ensure all councillors attend workshops that strengthen knowledge and support towards environmental and social governance/sustainability criteria, metrics, compliance.
Review construction sector's transformation plan within construction accord and collaborate with local reps reuptake and alignment.
Facilitate knowledge sharing, liaise with prof bodies (architects, engineers, builders etc) to increase productivity by innovation.
Create a new strategy to involve local people in all plans of future developments and improve communications with ratespayers.
Put real efforts to support first home buyers and find more effective ways to help with housing shortages within council's capacity.
Plan proper infrastructure for new neighbourhoods to avoid traffic hazards and unnecessary pressure on our roads and recreational spaces.
Implement housing strategy that addresses sustainability, affordable and social homes, the use of passive building and green star standards.
Continue work to put pedestrians, cyclists, mums with prams and mobility scooters ahead of cars in our town centres through the district.
Advocate for a good amount of community feedback containing views, ideas and solutions in the district plan consultation process happening.
Support the better consideration of alternative housing options, including tiny homes and trailer-home parks.
Support better consideration of building coverage limits for residential properties to allow for higher density housing developments.
Support changes to building height restrictions to allow for taller buildings in the Taupō CBD, which will be of benefit to local businesses.
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