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New Zealand is traditionally a country of suburban dwellers. However, over recent years, inner-city apartment living has emerged as an increasingly appealing lifestyle option for many New Zealanders.
With its many employment and entertainment options, young people especially are starting to see the inner city as an interesting alternative to life in the suburbs. The central city locations of many large tertiary institutions, and the large proportion of inner-city apartments available for rent, make them a practical option for New Zealand and overseas-born students alike.
In general, inner-city apartments are smaller than the dwellings found in non-inner-city areas. However, the growing tendency for people to delay or forgo childrearing and marriage means inner-city apartments are often an appropriate size for smaller households.
The aim of this report is to provide an understanding of the inner-city apartment dweller. The content has emerged from discussion with city councils, developers, academics and researchers who have an interest in New Zealand’s changing housing preferences.
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Downtown Dwellers 2005 (180 KB)
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