Christchurch City Council
Climate change and resilience
Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.
Climate change and resilience
Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.
Continue the delivery of stormwater infrastructure in Halswell including wetlands and retention basins.
Provide sensible low-emission and transport options including connecting new subdivisions to nearby amenities with footpaths.
Support the upzoning of inner-city Christchurch, noting that endless suburban sprawl over flood-prone areas is unlikely to end well.
Continue the delivery of stormwater infrastructure in Halswell including wetlands and retention basins.
Provide sensible low-emission and transport options including connecting new subdivisions to nearby amenities with footpaths.
Support the upzoning of inner-city Christchurch, noting that endless suburban sprawl over flood-prone areas is unlikely to end well.
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