Regional Strategies

One Plan has been built on, and will develop further, the series of strategies that already shape our region.

Growth

This strategy focuses the region's future development on compact, integrated communities within the metropolitan areas, linked by passenger transport. Underlying principles of the RGS are:

• Intensified development in parts of the city where public transport and other services can be provided more easily
• Preservation of other areas so that they can develop in ways that retain their character and values
• Development of identified areas outside the current city limits that will accommodate future growth.

A recent review of progress (Growing Smarter, 2007) showed an urgent need to move faster and more effectively to implement the RGS. One Plan reflects this need for progress through the Infrastructure Plan, the seven programmes of action and in the outline of future One Plan directions.

Find out more about the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS)

Growing Smarter

Growing Smarter is an evaluation of the Regional Growth Strategy and was endorsed by the Regional Growth Forum in September 2007.  The Growing Smarter evaluation found that although a good start had been made in implementing the RGS objectives, the current ‘business as usual' approach was not sufficient to overcome challenges relating to both sustainability and rapid growth.  The main recommendations are that a more sophisticated understanding of the role and function of centres, corridors and business areas be advanced, some areas for implementation be prioritised for investment, and different approaches of delivering quality urban design be developed.

Find out more about Growing Smarter 

Transport

This strategy details the way forward for the region's transport system for the next ten years. It is driven by a vision of a transport system which enhances the Auckland region as a great place to live, work and play.

It outlines what's needed to achieve an integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable land transport system that can cope with the demands of many more people. It does this by setting regional objectives that are realised in the Auckland Transport Plan.

One Plan reflects this strategy in its collaborative approach to prioritisation and decision-making, and in the proposal for an infrastructure plan in which transport is integrated with other infrastructure. To respond to more short term challenges, this version of One Plan also includes two major transport programmes of action.

Find out more about Regional Land Transport Strategy (RLTS) 

Transport Implementation

The Auckland Regional Transport Authority uses two leading documents to plan and deliver on Auckland's transport objectives: the Auckland Transport Plan (a ten-year forward planning tool) and the Land Transport Programme (an annual account of planned projects for the coming year).  In addition to these plans, ARTA also develops plans relating to cycling, rail, passenger transport, land use, and sustainability.

Find out more about The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) 

Economic and Social

This strategy aims to transform the regional economy through sustainable economic development. It is being implemented through the Metro Action Plan 2006 which focuses on three areas critical to the region's economic transformation: urban development and infrastructure, Auckland as a destination, and skills and innovation. One Plan is reflected in the seven programmes of action, the infrastructure plan and future priorities.

Find out more about the Auckland Regional Economic Development Strategy (AREDS)

Metro Action Plan 

The Metro Action Plan was created to bring life to a shared vision for the Auckland city-region's economic future as encapsulated in the Auckland Regional Economic Development Strategy.  Launched in 2006, the Plan contains 31 actions which support five broad objectives: take effective action to transform Auckland's economy; develop world-class infrastructure and urban centres; transform Auckland into a world-class destination; develop a skilled and responsive labour force; and increase Auckland's business innovation and export strength.

Find out more about The Metro Action Plan 

Open Space Strategy

The Regional Open Space Strategy (ROSS) was approved by the Regional Growth Forum in 2005. The ROSS promotes an integrated and strategic approach to open space planning and has a vision of creating a linked parks network throughout the Auckland region.  It identifies ten key outcomes and four action plans to achieve these outcomes.

Find out more about the Regional Open Space Strategy (ROSS) 

Affordable Housing Strategy

The Auckland Regional Housing and Affordability Strategy was initiated and developed by the Regional Growth Forum in 1999.  Strongly connected to the Regional Growth Strategy, the Affordable Housing Strategy aims to ensure that all members of the community have access to adequate housing and that the policy of intensification does not exacerbate Auckland's already high housing costs.

Find out more about the Regional Affordable Housing Strategy 

Settlement Strategy

The Auckland Regional Settlement Strategy emerged from the Auckland Sustainable Cities Programme and was initiated with the aim of achieving long-term sustainable settlement outcomes that contribute to social cohesion in the Auckland region.  It takes an interagency approach with local, central, and non-governmental agencies working in collaboration with migrant, refugee and host communities and pulls together the settlement issues for refugee, migrant and host communities.

Find out more about The Auckland Regional Settlement Strategy (RSS) 

Physical Activity and Sport Strategy

The Auckland Regional Phycial Activity and Sport Strategy aims to reverse the declining levels of physical activity in the Auckland region and improve health outcomes for all Aucklanders.  Focusing on the period 2005-2010, ARPASS calls on key organisations to work collaboratively to provide better quality opportunities for people to participate in physical activity.  ARPASS identifies four goals and its vision is to ensure that ‘Auckland is a region where physical activity through exercise, sport, active transport (such as walking and cycling) or active recreation, is a way of life.'

Find out more about The Auckland Regional Physical Activity and Sport Strategy (ARPASS)