Wellingtonians have voiced their support for housing densification plans proposed for the central city, but say ageing infrastructure needs to be improved before the city can think about welcoming new residents. The controversial housing plans are Wellington City Council’s blueprint for squeezing in tens of thousands of extra residents across the city over the next 30 years, in response to an estimated shortfall of about 12,000 homes. KEVIN STENT/Stuff Building heights of up to eight storeys will be permitted in the Johnsonville town centre under Wellington City Council’s draft spatial plan. Wellington City councillor Rebecca Matthews, who holds the council’s community engagement portfolio, said the council should not “pretend that intensification is optional”, when it was in fact a central government requirement. Wellington City councillor Rebecca Matthews, who holds the council’s community engagement portfolio, said the council should not “pretend that intensification is optional”, when it was in fact a central government requirement.

Source: Stuff February 15, 2021 22:38 UTC