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Working Papers

Development of Draft Visions & Outcomes and Growth Management alternatives, February 2003
Technical Director SmartGrowth
This report summarises the Alternative development Phase of the SmartGrowth project. The purpose of the report is to explain the background, methodology, and outcomes of the process for developing growth management options.

Bay of Plenty Regional Airport Requirements, December 2002
McGregor & Company
Important Note. This study was not commissioned as part of the SmartGrowth project. However it has been referred to as useful background material. The study was independently commissioned by Environment Bay of Plenty to determine the capability and capacity of the existing three airports in terms of the future regional and national air transport requirements

Option Development Workshop slide presentation, August 2002
SmartGrowth Team
During August-September 2002, this presentation and workshop was undertaken with the local authorities, Tangata Whenua and community groups to obtain initial thinking on the issues and growth alternatives in the sub-region. The feedback was considered in the alternatives development for wider public discussion.

The Planning Exercise, August 2002
SmartGrowth Team
The Planning Exercise was used to assist in allocating future growth, taking into account predefined assumptions for each alternative, and issues raised in workshops.

Inception Report, July 2001
Ken Tremaine, SmartGrowth Project Manager
Scoping and initial planning for the study and establishes the project scope by phase, timing, deliverables and cost.