Post by Brent George on May 15, 2022 2:43:18 GMT
More 'up' and less 'out': Urban sprawl under scrutiny in vision for Greater Christchurch
Stuff - The Press: 14-May-2022
The public will get to have a say on an ambitious plan for where Christchurch builds its houses and roads in the future, but it might not be enough to halt controversial urban sprawl outside the city.
The newly-established Urban Growth Partnership for Greater Christchurch, or Whakawhanake Kāinga Committee – made up of ministers, local government, and mana whenua representatives – met for the first time on Friday.
Members, which include Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Housing Minister Megan Woods, have decided on the next steps for their first project, developing a blueprint for Greater Christchurch’s growth.
This will set out how the wider city will develop to accommodate a larger population in years to come, and how it will respond to the biggest challenges facing New Zealand, like housing affordability and slashing emissions.
The partnership planned to let the public have a say on the new “spatial plan”, with a draft to go out for consultation early next year.
Stuff - The Press: 14-May-2022
The public will get to have a say on an ambitious plan for where Christchurch builds its houses and roads in the future, but it might not be enough to halt controversial urban sprawl outside the city.
The newly-established Urban Growth Partnership for Greater Christchurch, or Whakawhanake Kāinga Committee – made up of ministers, local government, and mana whenua representatives – met for the first time on Friday.
Members, which include Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Housing Minister Megan Woods, have decided on the next steps for their first project, developing a blueprint for Greater Christchurch’s growth.
This will set out how the wider city will develop to accommodate a larger population in years to come, and how it will respond to the biggest challenges facing New Zealand, like housing affordability and slashing emissions.
The partnership planned to let the public have a say on the new “spatial plan”, with a draft to go out for consultation early next year.