On 6 December 2024, Property Council submitted to Christchurch City Council on the draft Ōtautahi Christchurch Future Transport Strategy 2024-54.
Why this matters to our members
Property Council supports a transport system that connects communities, allows people to travel efficiently across regions, and enables the safe and efficient movement of freight.
Our view
A well-rounded transport system should unlock urban development opportunities through new housing and/or intensification. Transport investment is critical for reducing commute times, enabling new housing supply, increasing business productivity and reducing climate emissions. We believe that this joined-up approach is necessary and recommended that the strategy is revised to incorporate the importance of connecting urban development with transport to better reduce emissions.
At a high level, we recommended that the draft strategy:
- Incorporate the importance of connecting urban development with transport to help reduce emissions.