Sparse tendrils

It is good to see (Weekend Herald, July 3) Auckland Council finally noticing that there is a bit of a housing crisis and belatedly taking longoverdue steps to allow denser housing along public transport routes.

There is no shortage of leafy streets with single villas occupying generous sections, so clearing some areas near to train and bus stations could provide desperately needed, semi-affordable housing. The large areas between the sparse tendrils of the public transport networks can retain all that beautiful character for the fortunate few to enjoy for generations. Our housing crisis will not be solved without some significant changes to the actual structure of our city and this is finally a small start in the right direction.

Alex Davidson, Forrest Hill.