Waimakariri District 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.
Oppose rezoning of suburban areas with medium/high density housing. Support medium density zones around CBD areas.
Commit to a social housing policy, especially for elderly residents. Provide land for community housing providers such as Abbeyfield.
Commit to rezoning land for residential activity in appropriate areas with established infrastructure. Oppose Plan Change 31 (Ohoka).
Encourage quality builds in higher density areas within our major towns to provide warm and dry options for renters and first home buyers.
Ensure council housing is of good quality so that people who rely on it do not become ill due to cold or damp living conditions.
Change council housing ownership model to take full advantage of tax incentives, so we can invest in more affordable housing.
Intensification of housing will potentially bring housing costs down.
Invest in flood mapping software to allow Council to plan better for sea level rise and future climate change. Removing risk.
Develop a cost-effective plan to continue upgrading council housing to make sure it is warm, safe and easily maintained.
Work with developers to make sure that new urban spaces are well designed for the way people live with parks and community gardens.
Work with developers to ensure that street trees planted are of the right type to flourish in the space without negative impact on residents.
These require feedback from the residents. Affordability is a significant problem, however building high density living has failed in Europe.
Oppose rezoning of suburban areas with medium/high density housing. Support medium density zones around CBD areas.
Commit to a social housing policy, especially for elderly residents. Provide land for community housing providers such as Abbeyfield.
Commit to rezoning land for residential activity in appropriate areas with established infrastructure. Oppose Plan Change 31 (Ohoka).
Encourage quality builds in higher density areas within our major towns to provide warm and dry options for renters and first home buyers.
Ensure council housing is of good quality so that people who rely on it do not become ill due to cold or damp living conditions.
Change council housing ownership model to take full advantage of tax incentives, so we can invest in more affordable housing.
Intensification of housing will potentially bring housing costs down.
Invest in flood mapping software to allow Council to plan better for sea level rise and future climate change. Removing risk.
Develop a cost-effective plan to continue upgrading council housing to make sure it is warm, safe and easily maintained.
Work with developers to make sure that new urban spaces are well designed for the way people live with parks and community gardens.
Work with developers to ensure that street trees planted are of the right type to flourish in the space without negative impact on residents.
These require feedback from the residents. Affordability is a significant problem, however building high density living has failed in Europe.
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