Cambridge Community 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.
Fast-track building consents and remove red tape by reducing the number of groups needing to sign off on simple projects.
Set rules to make sure that a certain percentage of council houses are available for over 65s, recognising the real need for this.
Stop any further cycleways and speed bumps.
Create a homelessness shelter to support those going through a tough time within their community.
Revisit current housing rezoning to ensure it has been set up for future growth.
Ensure growth is carefully planned from a financial perspective by recovering debt quickly and not imposing a burden on current ratepayers.
Plan infrastructure carefully for all new housing to protect Cambridge's character and support smart growth.
Streamline the building consents process to support faster and more efficient delivery of quality homes in Cambridge.
Fast-track building consents and remove red tape by reducing the number of groups needing to sign off on simple projects.
Set rules to make sure that a certain percentage of council houses are available for over 65s, recognising the real need for this.
Stop any further cycleways and speed bumps.
Create a homelessness shelter to support those going through a tough time within their community.
Revisit current housing rezoning to ensure it has been set up for future growth.
Ensure growth is carefully planned from a financial perspective by recovering debt quickly and not imposing a burden on current ratepayers.
Plan infrastructure carefully for all new housing to protect Cambridge's character and support smart growth.
Streamline the building consents process to support faster and more efficient delivery of quality homes in Cambridge.
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