In 2020 the Urban Form and Transport Initiative (UFTI) was launched by the SmartGrowth partners. UFTI seeks a step change towards more sustainable urban settlement focusing on building up, not out, and a shift away from private car dependence. UFTI sets out an integrated land use and transport programme, and delivery plan for a “Connected Centres” settlement vision for the sub-region.
The SmartGrowth Strategy builds on the direction and programme laid out in UFTI. It is our plan to manage growth in the western Bay of Plenty sub-region. It considers how housing, land, infrastructure, transport, community development, tāngata whenua aspirations, and the natural environment need to be looked at together to achieve effective long-term growth. We want you to feel confident that we have a plan in place to manage growth, so we can all be proud of where we live.
The Connected Centres settlement vision forms the basis of the updated SmartGrowth Strategy.
Click here to view the Connected Centres StoryMap of the journey behind the SmartGrowth Strategy 2023.
