For our FUTURE
Me ara ake mō ā mua:
The future is in our hands.
In Share An Idea our communities put forward their vision for a more people-centred city. Now, we need to build on the momentum we have been creating for Ōtautahi Christchurch to be a better place to live in for future generations. clean water, thriving economy and great choices for getting around.
A city with an urban forest and hills recloaked with trees, clean water, thriving economy and great choices for getting around.
But to do this we need to move beyond short term political thinking and plan for a more sustainable and resilient future for the kids of tomorrow.
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Lowering our impact on the planet with well-planned density, walkable neighbourhoods, more trees and less waste.
Ensuring we have Adaptation Plans created for and by communities and making sure we have the ability to implement them.
Providing effective climate change communications and information.
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Providing more space for nature in the city as we grow and increase tree canopy in our streets, parks and hills.
Improving the health of our rivers and streams.
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Working closely with businesses as we transition to a low-carbon economy.
Reinstating the central city shuttle or similar service.
Lowering rates increases over time by investing wisely in our infrastructure instead of sweating assets and increasing maintenance costs and increasing housing density close to the central city in areas like SoMo.