Arlington Housing Plan Shrinks | Wellington News

Wellington’s Arlington social housing project is finally moving forward — but on a much smaller scale. Originally planned as the nation’s largest with 300 homes, the project has been slashed to just 104 units after years of delays, cost overruns, and bureaucratic hurdles. Housing Minister Chris Bishop called its history “tortured,” admitting the need for a leaner, more affordable approach. While some are frustrated by the缩水 vision, Mayor Andrew Little is focused on progress, with the council repurposing leftover land for its own housing. The new development will include a mix of one- to four-bedroom units in a seven-story tower and terraced homes, with construction set to begin next year and finish by 2029. Though exact costs remain confidential, they’re confirmed to be lower than the original per-unit price — and the government is throwing in $6 million to support vulnerable tenants. This revised plan, now funded and approved, marks a hard-won step toward delivering desperately needed housing — even if it’s not the megaproject everyone hoped for. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4a900bd4d9377bef