Wellington City’s population is expected to grow from the current 200,000 to approximately
250,000 over the next 30 years. This plan ensures that as the city’s population increases, new houses, infrastructure and services are developed sustainably and in areas that benefit the city the most so that residents continue to enjoy a world- class quality of life.
This is an action-focused plan, which builds on, updates and replaces the Council’s previous
Urban development and transport strategies. The plan seeks to preserve the city’s character, keep it compact and connected to nature, and ensure we have an efficient, sustainable and accessible transport network.
The plan is the Council’s guide for directing investment and supporting development in growth areas — a blueprint for prioritizing and managing future growth. This includes the regeneration of existing urban areas, investment in the transport network and other infrastructure, the development of new housing areas, and the delivery of improved
Public spaces. As well as accommodating extra people in the city, the plan ensures the quality of our natural environment is maintained and enhanced, places of historical value are preserved, and the city is prepared for the risks posed by natural hazards and climate change.