The Settlement Pattern gives certainty to the market and potential investors/developers/residents as to the long-term growth and development of the sub-region. Clear and unambiguous signals are contained in the strategy for urban limits; transport and growth corridors; employment areas; urban growth areas; increased residential density targets for greenfield subdivisions and intensification opportunities.
Structure planning and RMA processes will be started for a new Urban Growth Area in Tauriko West subject to the NZTA board decision later this year. Read more here (and link to that website below). http://www.taurikofortomorrow.co.nz/
Te Tumu - Link to the project page. https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/our-future/projects/te-tumu-strategic-planning-study