Research and Reports
Since its inception in 2001, SmartGrowth has prepared and commissioned a number of reports to comply with legislative requirements, build an evidence base and plan for our future.
All recent research and reports are available here. If you're looking for something earlier, please get in touch - administration@smartgrowthbop.org.nz

Feature Resources

Housing Development Capacity Assessment
SmartGrowth July 2020
The SmartGrowth Housing Development Capacity Assessment which addresses housing demand, development capacity (supply) and sufficiency, as required under the National Policy Statement on Urban Development.

SmartGrowth Funding and Financing Review
Ascari August 2022
The SmartGrowth funding and financing review which highlights the importance of a co-ordinated approach to the funding, financing and delivery of all growth-related infrastructure for the western Bay of Plenty sub-region.

Housing Action Plan 2021
July 2021
This document brings together the key housing information for Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty, identifies gaps, and lays out a clear Action Plan to improve the housing system in the sub-region, now and into the future.