Auckland’s city centre

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Aucklands city centre


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FEATURES


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4/19/12 Well designed streets and open spaces provide multiple

opportunities for activity and natural surveillance


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4/19/12 High quality, high density accommodation is key to

creating a compact and sustainable


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City centers are made up of complex layering of uses and


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Adaptable warehouses in the Victoria Quarter areconverted into mixed-use development.


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The Viaduct providesopportunities for people to stay

longer in the city centre.


9/424/19/12 Aucklands city centre.

These

goals areforAucklandto be:

distinctive

compact

connected

sustainabl


10/424/19/12 Aucklands city centre sits within a beautiful

natural setting. The urban design opportunity is


11/424/19/12 Conceptual integrated spatial planning for


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Key Themes

Strengthening theeconomy

Creating

destinations

Enhancing thepedestrianexperience

Planning for growth

Connecting to the

wider context

Historic buildings bring a sense

of history and character to the


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This diagram illustrates some of the elements that will helpto create a more sustainable city centre.


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Being distinctive

Aucklands city centre has aunique and distinctive skyline.


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Being distinctive

Historic buildings bring characterand distinction to the city centre.


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Being distinctive

Viewing corridors connect the city centre with its unique,

natural setting


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Being distinctive

Cultural patterning references in facade design create a

distinctive city centre.


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Being distinctive

Pedestrian journeys with

sequential experiences

A dynamic waterfront that

celebrates the harbour


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Being distinctive


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Being compact

Rooftops provide unique


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Being compact

Diverse and vibrant retail


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Being compact

Community facilities at street level provide active edges

while supporting the needs of a diverse resident and


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Being Compact

High quality

accommodation with good-

Building on and

strengthening the


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Being compact


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Being connected

Quality streetscapes

encourage people to walk

Street design is fundamental

when providing for multiple


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Being connected

Buses provide people withservices to multipledestinations

Providing the necessaryfacilities will be key toencouraging cycling in the

city centre.


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Being connected

Trains provide a safe,efficient and cost effectivemode of transport for

commuters.

Transport hierarchy onsustainable transport routes placing people first.


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Being connected


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Being sustainable

Adaptable buildings reducethe need for resource use.

The natural environmentenhances urban areas.


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Being sustainable

Opportunities for enhancedbiodiversity within the citycentre.

Green corridors canconnect naturalenvironments in parks

and waterfront areas.


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Being sustainable

New development withsustainable technology.

Maintaining water quality inthe harbour for people toenjoy.


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Being sustainable


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Being beautiful

Nikau palms are distinctiveUnique shapes andstructures brin


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Being beautiful

Nikau palms are distinctiveUnique shapes andstructures brin


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Being beautiful

Public art incorporated into everyday elements of the city.


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Being beautiful

Signage adds to the character

of the area.

Building design beautifies

the waterfront.


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Being beautiful


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Being human

Designing with people in mindcreates pedestrian-friendlystreets.

Open spaces in citycentres provideopportunities for people tomeet and gather.


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Being human

Attention to detail creates apersonable experience.

Events in the city centreexcite and stimulate.

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Being human

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Being human

Eyes in the street createsafe public spaces.

Facilities for children andfamilies in the city centre areessential.

B i h


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Being human

Eyes in the street createsafe public spaces.

Facilities for children andfamilies in the city centre areessential.

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