1. Protecting High Class Soils
Policy: More compact growth,
high quality soils protected
Model input: Rural and urban land uses are zoned as “prohibited” in areas of Class I and II soils (high quality soils)
Current Zoning
Protecting High Class Soils
Hamilton
Hamilton
Observations
Both HC1 and HC2 protect soils between Hamilton and Cambridge
HC1 and HC2 differ from BL for Residential – Medium-High development
HC2 preserves more soils but creates more sprawl by pushing lifestyle blocks further into the Waikato District
HC2 results in more development between Ngaruwahia and Huntley
Simulated Land Use Change – 2006 to 2050