The purpose of the Greerton Maarawaewae study is to identify opportunities that will support wellbeing and liveability as the city continues to grow.
This is being done in partnership with Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities as we explore how best to create quality urban development within our growing city for people and whānau to live, work and play.
The total area of reserve land is 85ha which is about the size of 100 rugby fields.
Over the next 30 years, 15,000 more people will be living on the Te Papa peninsula.
That means we need to start work now to transform the peninsula into a place where more people can live, work, play and move around by walking, cycling or catching a bus.
The future starts now – but it’s going to take time!
Tauranga is looking ahead to the next 30 years to transform the city with:
Tauranga City Council is looking at the future use of the Crown-owned Tauranga Racecourse Reserve in Greerton. This is being done in partnership with Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities as we explore how best to create quality urban development within our growing city for people and whānau to live, work and play. The total area of reserve land is 85ha which is about the size of 100 rugby fields. The purpose of the Greerton Maarawaewae study is to identify opportunities that will support wellbeing and liveability as the city continues to grow. Over the next 30 years, 15,000 more people will be living on the Te Papa peninsula. That means we need to start work now to transform the peninsula into a place where more people can live, work, play and move around by walking, cycling or catching a bus. The future starts now – but it’s going to take time! Tauranga is looking ahead to the next 30 years to transform the city with:
- more connected neighbourhoods with great public amenity
- greater housing choices and more homes within our existing footprint
- people-friendly streets and more opportunities for walking and cycling and public transport
- a thriving economy
- opportunities to celebrate our unique culture and history
- a more sustainable and greener urban footprint
- connection to a vibrant city centre.