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Outcome

Ngā kāinga me ngā wāhi haere noa Homes and places

Aucklanders live in secure, healthy, and affordable homes, and have access to a range of inclusive public places.

About this outcome

  • Homes and places explained


Where we are heading

  • Direction 1: Develop a quality compact urban form to accommodate Auckland's growth and support a low carbon future

  • Direction 2: Accelerate the construction of quality homes that meet Aucklanders’ changing needs and preferences

  • Direction 3: Shift to a housing system that ensures secure and affordable homes for all

  • Direction 4: Provide sufficient public places and spaces that are inclusive, accessible and contribute to urban living


Where we'll focus our efforts

  • Focus area 1: Accelerate quality development at scale that improves housing choices

  • Focus area 2: Increase security of tenure and broaden the range of tenure models, particularly for those most in need

  • Focus area 3: Improve the built quality of existing dwellings, particularly rental housing

  • Focus area 4: Invest in and support Māori to meet their specific housing aspirations

  • Focus area 5: Create urban places for the future


How we'll implement this outcome

  • Implementing the homes and places outcome

More outcomes of the Auckland Plan

Outcome: Homes and places

Outcome: Transport and access

Outcome: Environment and cultural heritage

Outcome: Opportunity and prosperity

Our Future Development Strategy (FDS)

Outcome: Belonging and participation

Outcome: Māori identity and wellbeing

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