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Integrated transport and land-use planning is recognised as a critically important component of reducing transport emissions and creating an urban environment that achieves broader social, economic and environmental outcomes. While international studies have demonstrated these benefits, the necessary pre-conditions required to achieve them in Aotearoa New Zealand are not well understood.

The research was carried out between July 2022 and September 2023 with the aim to address this knowledge gap and enhance understanding of the relationship between the sustainability of urban form and transport in New Zealand.

The Researchers found that integrated transport and land-use planning is likely to have the greatest impact on transport emissions reductions and other sustainable transport outcomes in New Zealand when combined with public transport and active mode environments that are matched to the form of development to reduce vehicle kilometres travelled.

They also identified the importance of a coordinated, systems and place-based approach to integrated transport and land-use planning in New Zealand that acknowledges the unique characteristics and challenges of places.

Keywords:

behaviour change; housing; housing preferences; integrated planning; residential density; transport; travel preferences; urban development; urban form

Authors:

C Lee, Beca, Wellington
V Li, Beca, Auckland
K Stringer, Beca, Wellington
D Goodall, Beca, Auckland
A Wingham, Beca, Auckland
J Hafoka, Beca, Auckland
M Sharp, Beca, Auckland
M Te Tana, Beca, Wellington
J Khoo, Beca, Auckland