Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 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.
Support increased community housing provision to ensure an adequate supply of warm, dry homes.
Support plan change 21 noise level increase in the central city.
Support the roll-out of Christchurch's Urban Forest Plan, increasing street canopy cover to 15% and residential areas to 20%.
Engage residents in planning decisions by giving the community a genuine voice on zoning, housing design and local development priorities.
Ensure responsible intensification by balancing growth with the character of existing neighbourhoods whilst protecting green spaces.
Strengthen infrastructure planning to align housing growth with safe roads, reliable water systems and accessible community facilities.
Ensure new intensified housing provides the right mix for everyone from those who live solo to those who live in large families or groups.
Prevent Greater Christchurch from sprawling endlessly across valuable agricultural land and ensure it has an efficient transport network.
Recognise that cities worldwide that plan well for growth are great to live in and those that do not are not, so learn from the best.
Support increased community housing provision to ensure an adequate supply of warm, dry homes.
Support plan change 21 noise level increase in the central city.
Support the roll-out of Christchurch's Urban Forest Plan, increasing street canopy cover to 15% and residential areas to 20%.
Engage residents in planning decisions by giving the community a genuine voice on zoning, housing design and local development priorities.
Ensure responsible intensification by balancing growth with the character of existing neighbourhoods whilst protecting green spaces.
Strengthen infrastructure planning to align housing growth with safe roads, reliable water systems and accessible community facilities.
Ensure new intensified housing provides the right mix for everyone from those who live solo to those who live in large families or groups.
Prevent Greater Christchurch from sprawling endlessly across valuable agricultural land and ensure it has an efficient transport network.
Recognise that cities worldwide that plan well for growth are great to live in and those that do not are not, so learn from the best.
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