So, in a continuation from my last post . . . the MUL: helpful tool or annoying constraint???
Urban limits are usually put in place to stop processes such a urban sprawl and promote more intensified development within the limits.
The flip side being that the New Zealand quarter acre dream is becoming harder and harder to fulfill especially if, as is the case in Auckland, new homes are not built. This has been part of the cause for the current issues over house prices that are being debated in the news.
The main issue in relation to Auckland is, if the MUL is relaxed, what will the effect be on Auckland? Will it be aimless development? Or help fix the house pricing issues that Auckland is dealing with?
The way the development occurs will have a huge impact on the future of Auckland especially in relation to transportation.
Decisions made today have huge implications for future generations therefore any decisions made today need to be made for the future and be proactive not reactive (something that is often easier said than done . . . )
What will certainly be interesting over the next coming months/year will be seeing what decsions are made in respect to this issue as they will probably set the tone for future decisions.
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