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 research and reports are available here. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please email administration@smartgrowthbop.org.nz
Feature Resources
Media Release - New Smartgrowth Strategy Released 2024 - 2074
SmartGrowth 2024
A new strategy that addresses growth and guides the future of the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region is now out. The SmartGrowth Strategy 2024-2074 addresses the needs of housing, land, infrastructure, transport, community development, tangata whenua values and aspirations, and the natural environment.
Transport System Plan
Transport System Plan Partner Governance Group
The Transport System Plan delivers the SmartGrowth Strategy 2023, which considers how transport along with housing, infrastructure, community facilities and the environment work together, and the Urban Form and Transport Initiative’s Connected Centres programme.
