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Auckland allows taller buildings near transit to address housing shortages, following safety and consultation steps.
Auckland Council has adopted Plan Change 120, replacing the previous Plan Change 78, to boost housing density near transit hubs like train stations and busways, with 10- to 15-storey buildings allowed within 10-minute walks of major stations.
The plan, driven by housing shortages and infrastructure upgrades like the City Rail Link, requires strict natural hazard assessments, especially after 2023 floods exposed zoning risks.
While some residents oppose the changes over concerns about neighborhood character and infrastructure strain, council leaders say the move supports sustainable, transit-oriented growth.
The two million-home figure cited is a long-term capacity estimate, not a construction target, as the region needs about 241,000 new homes over the next three decades.
Public consultation continues ahead of final adoption.
Auckland permite edificios más altos cerca del tránsito para abordar la escasez de viviendas, siguiendo pasos de seguridad y consulta.