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This project is part of the wider piece of work TUA undertook for Kāinga Ora, centred around the Eastern Porirua regeneration.
The Challenge
Kāinga Ora wanted to understand the range of different housing options possible, for implementation within major programmes to deliver the outcomes identified in the regeneration programme.
The Solution
TUA lead a two week national and international study tour, which resulted in increased awareness for parts of Kāinga Ora about the vast number of housing options that could exist within a housing ecosystem. The tour successfully lead to approval for further exploration of some of the more viable options.
The Journey
This two week study tour saw TUA educate the team by visiting major urban regeneration programmes overseas, and showcasing the range of different housing projects available.
The trip was supported by considerable research, to first understand the variety of housing models being used internationally and around New Zealand. A lot of these models can provide more affordable and equitable housing choices for low and middle income earners, and ones that better consider social and environmental impacts.
TUA reviewed the current NZ housing policy and its limitations, making recommendations on what the government can do to deliver better housing outcomes across New Zealand's major housing projects. The report included multiple examples and case studies; as well as outlining the benefits and challenges of each model.
