Ensure that green spaces and tree cover are retained as our suburbs densify.
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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 living streets to provide pocket parks, community gardens and playgrounds in short walking distance.
Support community housing across the city to ensure an adequate supply of warm, dry homes.
Intensify in the right areas and locations.
Ensure healthy homes are prevalent.
Speed up construction of homes but not at the expense of quality.
Rezone areas closer to central city and along transport lines for higher density mixed use development.
Work with communities to design streets that will engage with people and keep our most vulnerable users safe.
Establish a home inspection office who will ensure that every home is up to safe quality standards.
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