Auckland housing plan advances, but ‘not everyone’s going to be happy’ | Stuff.…

Auckland housing plan advances, but ‘not everyone’s going to be happy’ | Stuff.co.nz <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"Auckland Housing Plan Advances","summary":"Auckland's intensification plan is moving closer to reality after a marathon council meeting. The government wants to increase the number of homes in Auckland."},{"timeSeconds":27,"label":"Council Debates Unitary Plan Changes","summary":"Councillors have been grappling with amendments to the Auckland Unitary Plan for five years. A recent vote saw them agree on a plan for intensification."},{"timeSeconds":46,"label":"Councillor Richard Hills on Compromise","summary":"Councillor Richard Hills believes the compromise better protects vulnerable areas and flood-prone suburbs. He states that the plan aims to avoid building in flood plains."},{"timeSeconds":100,"label":"New Building Height Limits","summary":"In areas outside a 10km radius from the city center, new buildings will be limited to six stories. Within the 10km radius, height limits increase to 15 stories if the building is near a transport hub."},{"timeSeconds":235,"label":"High Density Zoning Near Stations","summary":"Buildings near train stations like Morningside and Mount Eden will be designated as high-density zones. This means developers can build up to 15 stories high within 800 meters of each station."},{"timeSeconds":318,"label":"Preserving Historic Neighborhoods","summary":"Councillor Sally Hughes expresses concern that the plan's arbitrary nature could lead to the destruction of historic neighborhoods. She argues that some areas are protected while others are not."},{"timeSeconds":345,"label":"Feedback Period Open","summary":"There is still a 20-day feedback period for the plan. The council is seeking input on how to balance increased housing with the preservation of character areas."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->