Research and Reports
Since its inception in 2001, SmartGrowth has prepared and commissioned a number of reports to comply with legislative requirements, build an evidence base and plan for our future.
All recent research and reports are available here. If you're looking for something earlier, please get in touch - administration@smartgrowthbop.org.nz
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Feature Resources
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Housing Development Capacity Assessment Media Release 2023
SmartGrowth 2023
The Housing Development Capacity Assessment Media Release 2023 highlights opportunities amid housing supply shortfall. Details the SmartGrowth Housing Development Capacity Assessment which addresses housing demand, development capacity (supply) and sufficiency, as required under the National Policy Statement on Urban Development.
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SmartGrowth Funding and Financing Review
Ascari August 2022
The SmartGrowth funding and financing review which highlights the importance of a co-ordinated approach to the funding, financing and delivery of all growth-related infrastructure for the western Bay of Plenty sub-region.
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Transport System Plan
Transport System Plan Partner Governance Group
The Transport System Plan delivers the SmartGrowth Strategy 2023, which considers how transport along with housing, infrastructure, community facilities and the environment work together, and the Urban Form and Transport Initiative’s Connected Centres programme.