About the Future Development Strategy
Auckland’s population will grow and change significantly over the next 30 years. It is expected to reach 2,230,800 by 2053. We will be even more multicultural and our households are expected to be older and smaller.
We need to plan for our growing population and make sure we meet future needs for housing, jobs and the environment, while also addressing climate challenges.
The FDS plans for Auckland's future to make sure growth and development lead to quality living spaces where people can easily reach public transport, jobs and services. This will help build strong, inclusive and lively communities.
The FDS addresses:
- climate change, extreme weather and its effects
- challenges in paying for and investing in infrastructure
- the effects of development on the environment
- making sure growth and change are fair for everyone
- changes in government policies and laws.
Direction of the FDS
The FDS helps plan land use and infrastructure projects in Auckland, making sure they are connected and work together.
The FDS guides growth to:
- develop safe areas for current and future Aucklanders
- direct funding and investment to where it is needed most
- keep a compact city approach that works well.
Our quality compact city approach
Our quality compact city approach involves development:
- in areas that are easily reached by public transport, walking and cycling
- within reasonable walking distance of services and facilities including centres, community facilities, employment opportunities and open spaces
- creating a quality compact city allows us to focus growth in the right places at the right time. Most growth is expected to occur through intensification in the existing urban area.
This makes sure we can also:
- protect and restore our natural environment
- adapt to the impacts of climate change
- reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
Implementing the FDS
The FDS outlines steps for future growth and development. The FDS implementation plan lists and prioritises actions to achieve the plan's goals.
Learn more about the FDS
Future Development Strategy implementation plan
Future Development Strategy progress
Read the Future Development Strategy documents
