Post by Brent George on Jan 28, 2024 20:15:00 GMT
Canterbury towns face big population rises: Are there enough houses?
RNZ News - Canterbury: 24-Jan-2024
Rapid population growth in some North Canterbury towns could lead to future housing shortages, a new report warns.
The proposed Waimakariri District Plan, which is expected to take effect later this year, is set to open up more than 330 hectares of land for housing in Rangiora and Kaiapoi, allowing for up to 20,000 new homes.
A report by consultancy firm Formative Ltd assessed the capacity for growth in the Waimakariri towns of Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend, Ravenswood and Pegasus over the next 30 years.
The district's population of 70,000 could balloon out to 100,000 over the next 30 years, based on Stats NZ's high growth scenario.
Based on a formula of 2.6 people per house, nearly 12,000 new houses will be needed.
RNZ News - Canterbury: 24-Jan-2024
Rapid population growth in some North Canterbury towns could lead to future housing shortages, a new report warns.
The proposed Waimakariri District Plan, which is expected to take effect later this year, is set to open up more than 330 hectares of land for housing in Rangiora and Kaiapoi, allowing for up to 20,000 new homes.
A report by consultancy firm Formative Ltd assessed the capacity for growth in the Waimakariri towns of Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend, Ravenswood and Pegasus over the next 30 years.
The district's population of 70,000 could balloon out to 100,000 over the next 30 years, based on Stats NZ's high growth scenario.
Based on a formula of 2.6 people per house, nearly 12,000 new houses will be needed.