The rapid growth that was being criticized as urban sprawl became routine infill development.
The housing was largely constructed between the 1930s and 1950s, though infill development continues apace.
Recently, the area has begun to rapidly transform with infill development.
Recently, there has been some infill development on former industrial and commercial lands bringing some new housing stock to the area.
The local councils' strategic plan aims for the town to stay small with only infill development.
Houses with large grounds in the outskirts of historic towns or major cities attract infill development.
By 2000 development was almost complete, although small areas of infill development continue.
Since the 1980s, modern infill development has tended to be sympathetic with traditional streetscapes.
Additional projects on the horizon include three new subdivisions totaling approximately 50 homes with continued infill development.
There have also been a number of smaller infill developments on brownfield sites in the area.