This research investigates the links between housing, work, infrastructure and regional development in the Western Bay of Plenty and Eastern Bay of Plenty sub-regions.
Purpose
The objectives of the project were to:
• Investigate the links between housing, work, infrastructure and regional development across the Bay of Plenty (BOP) region, covering the following dimensions:
- affordable housing in housing markets under stress
- regional economic development issues, including regional growth and labour markets
- residential water and waste-water infrastructure, transport infrastructure and social infrastructure (schools)
• Enable a locally owned solutions plan to be developed and implemented.