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Aug
14
Want Light Rail? Think MDRS.
Light rail has the chance to be a defining feature that will shape our city. However, at a cost of
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May
21
Townhouses! Where will the kids go?
Sometimes townhouses are presented as replacing housing that traditional families would otherwise have lived in — though is this actually the
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Apr
04
Press Release: Christchurch City Council PC14 Delay Request - April 2025
Greater Ōtautahi is disappointed that the Christchurch City Council is again seeking a delay on PC14, preventing the growth that
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Jan
27
Tactical Urbanism on Gloucester Street
In the summer of 2023/2024, a central-city street in Christchurch underwent a major transformation. The road surface was painted,
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Jan
19
Our letter to the Minister of RMA Reform on upcoming Plan Change 14 decisions
20 December 2024
Dear Minister,
We are writing to you to provide our position on the councillor-proposed alternative recommendations to
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Dec
06
Councillors take critical steps to get housing right for Ōtautahi Christchurch
Greater Ōtautahi welcomes the steps taken by Christchurch City Councillors to increase housing across the city.
On Monday, councillors voted
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Nov
19
Greater Ōtautahi supports minor amendment to District Plan to enable perimeter housing
Greater Ōtautahi has a plan to unlock perimeter housing in Christchurch. By making one tiny amendment to the district plan,
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Nov
11
Press release: Cranford Street clearway recommendation misses the mark
Council staff are formally recommending a clearway on Cranford Street, but we think they're wrong to do so.
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Nov
06
Cranford clearway proposal is a highway by stealth
Council will soon be deciding on whether to turn Cranford St into a "clearway" for car traffic. We took a look at another clearway and found it has turned into a four-lane highway blasting past residential houses.
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Oct
18
Have your say on public transport in Canterbury
Environment Canterbury are currently asking for feedback on the Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) for 2025-35. The RPTP lays out
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