The New Auckland: Meeting the need

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Stage one of Springpark, Mt Wellington, will incorporate 153 new energy-efficient homes on a 10.42ha site on Panama Road.

Stage one of Springpark, Mt Wellington, will incorporate 153 new energy-efficient homes on a 10.42ha site on Panama Road. Image: Supplied

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Stage one of Springpark is scheduled for completion in 2015; primary builders are Marra Construction and Platinum Homes.

Stage one of Springpark is scheduled for completion in 2015; primary builders are Marra Construction and Platinum Homes. Image: Supplied

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11 Fenton Street, Mt Eden, is a $24 million development of 37 apartments by Ockham Residential.

11 Fenton Street, Mt Eden, is a $24 million development of 37 apartments by Ockham Residential. Image: Supplied

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111 Fenton Street, Mt Eden will be completed in May 2015.

111 Fenton Street, Mt Eden will be completed in May 2015. Image: Supplied

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Addison, a $200 million development in Takanini, will incorporate 1500 houses and be completed in 2017.

Addison, a $200 million development in Takanini, will incorporate 1500 houses and be completed in 2017. Image: Supplied

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Located in Auckland's central business district, Sugartree will be the country's largest apartment complex.

Located in Auckland’s central business district, Sugartree will be the country’s largest apartment complex. Image: Supplied

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The $9 million Norfolk Apartments in Browns Bay incorporate 42 dwellings and will be completed this year.

The $9 million Norfolk Apartments in Browns Bay incorporate 42 dwellings and will be completed this year. Image: Supplied

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Anselmi Ridge in Pukekohe is a $30 million development incorporating 140 homes due for completion in 2015.

Anselmi Ridge in Pukekohe is a $30 million development incorporating 140 homes due for completion in 2015. Image: Supplied

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Creating Communities is Housing New Zealand's preferred partner to implement the replacement of state houses with medium-density, affordable homes in Glen Innes.

Creating Communities is Housing New Zealand’s preferred partner to implement the replacement of state houses with medium-density, affordable homes in Glen Innes. Image: Supplied

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The third stage of Point Ridge in Albany is a $45 million project of 188 residences; Kalmar Construction will complete these in 2017.

The third stage of Point Ridge in Albany is a $45 million project of 188 residences; Kalmar Construction will complete these in 2017. Image: Supplied

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Sugartree in central Auckland will incorporate a significant amount of landscaped areas.

Sugartree in central Auckland will incorporate a significant amount of landscaped areas. Image: Supplied

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In this series, The New Auckland, Progressive Building looks at some of the developments currently underway to house Auckland’s growing population.

As the pressure to house Auckland’s fast-growing population increases, we take a look at some of the developments currently underway in the super city.

Browse through the gallery above, which shows projects in place to confront the crisis.

For more from The New Auckland, click here.


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