We have already done a lot of work to prepare the evidence base, develop our strategic framework to underpin and guide the work, analyse different scenarios, and engage with the community.
The outputs of this work are summarised in the documents below.
Foundation report [PDF, 5.8 MB]
The Foundation Report summarises the identification of urban opportunities and challenges, and the development of the strategic framework to guide the spatial plan. The Foundation Report sets out:
- The context and approach to the development of the spatial plan.
- An assessment of the current state across a range of spatial and wellbeing aspects including the natural environment, people and communities, homes and places, economy and jobs, and access and mobility.
- An articulation of the opportunities for Greater Christchurch’s urban area which describe why change is required and what needs to be done to achieve it.
Ngā Kaupapa report [PDF, 1.5 MB]
The Ngā Kaupapa Report was prepared by Mahaanui Kurataiao on behalf of mana whenua and identifies and describes:
- The cultural values within the boundary of Greater Christchurch;
- Relevant cultural principles; and
- An assessment of relevant Iwi Management Plan policies and other strategy documents to inform and guide the development of the spatial plan.
The Ngā Kaupapa Report was prepared to be part of/to inform the Foundation Report. The report’s main purpose is to ensure that the spatial planning team and partners understand the legal framework underpinning the Treaty partnership and some core mana whenua principles and values for the Greater Christchurch area. It is not a representation of mana whenua priorities and expectations.
Greater Christchurch housing development capacity assessment [PDF, 2.1 MB]
The Greater Christchurch Housing Development Capacity Assessment is an assessment of Greater Christchurch’s capacity to meet the projected demand for housing over the next 30 years.
Further supporting information:
Greater Christchurch housing development capacity assessment March 2023 [PDF, 3.4 MB]
The Greater Christchurch Housing Development Capacity Assessment is an assessment of Greater Christchurch’s capacity to meet the projected demand for housing over the next 30 years.
Greater Christchurch business development capacity assessment April 2023 [PDF, 3.1 MB]
The Greater Christchurch Business Development Capacity Assessment is an assessment of Greater Christchurch’s capacity to meet the projected demand for business over the next 30 years.
Further supporting information:
Urban form scenarios evaluation report [PDF, 4 MB]
This report summarises the work undertaken to evaluate Urban Form Scenarios.
The purpose of this was to understand how different land-use scenarios and transport packages contributed to the realisation of the outcomes and priorities as set out in the Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan Strategic Framework, to inform the development of urban form direction and development of the draft Plan.
Urban form direction to inform engagement with stakeholders and the development of the draft spatial plan [PDF, 4.7 MB]
This document includes:
- the preliminary conclusions from the evaluation of urban form scenarios;
- the work to investigate a preferred route for Mass Rapid Transit along Riccarton Road and Papanui Road corridors (Mass Rapid Transit Indicate Business Case (IBC) Stage 1); and
- urban form directions to inform engagement with stakeholders and the development of the draft spatial plan.
Areas to protect and avoid report [PDF, 4.6 MB]
The purpose of this report is to detail the methodology and reasoning for identifying land development constraints, and areas to protect, to inform the development of the Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan.
Huihui Mai engagement pack [PDF, 6.1 MB]
This engagement pack includes the information provided to the public during the Huihui Mai engagement on which feedback was sought through an online survey, workshops and drop-ins.
These engagement reports provide a summary of what we heard from the community and youth through the Huihui Mai Engagement which has informed the development of the draft Spatial Plan.
