STRATEGIES AND PLANS

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Introduction This booklet provides an overview of Council’s strategies and plans. An index of the Hamilton City Council strategies and plans can be found on pages 6 to 7. Plans can be found on Council’s website at www.hamilton.govt.nz/our- council/strategiesandplans/

Council Key Strategic Plans Access Hamilton Economic Development Agenda The Access Hamilton Strategy aims to meet the changing travel The Economic Development Agenda sets out Council’s vision demands of the city. The strategy outlines the need for an to work with the city’s business community and others to affordable, safe, responsive and sustainable transport system energise economic growth and strengthen Hamilton’s that contributes to Hamilton’s strategic vision and achieves contribution to the economy. community outcomes in a way that is consistent with national and regional objectives.

Frankton Neighbourhood Plan

The Frankton Neighbourhood Plan outlines actions to support Biking Plan the development of one of Hamilton's oldest suburbs over the Hamilton’s Biking Plan will contribute to a more attractive and next 10-20 years. The plan sets out a number of early, short liveable city for families. The plan aims to make biking safe, and longer term projects for the area that support the convenient and visible; encouraging more people to bike more outcomes of: often in Hamilton. • Retaining and growing Frankton's unique economy • More people living in Frankton • Preserving, enhancing and sharing Frankton's history Central City Safety Strategy • Attracting visitors to Frankton's history and quirky character Safety in the central city is consistently identified as a high • priority for the people of Hamilton. The first Central City Safety Strengthening Frankton's connections with Hamilton as a city Plan was adopted by the Council in September 2014. It was developed alongside the Central City Transformation Plan and together, both plans aimed to understand and improve safety. Hamilton Arts Agenda and Public Art Plan A key part of this was improving how people feel about visiting central Hamilton and providing an attractive, vibrant city The Hamilton Arts Agenda and Public Art Plan is the Council’s centre. strategic action plan for the delivery of arts-related initiatives and projects to grow the creative economy and enable Hamiltonians to celebrate and enjoy the arts. It will help guide the allocation of the Council’s funding and resources and it will Central City Transformation Plan provide direction for the arts sector. The Central City Transformation Plan (CCTP) aims to transform Hamilton’s central city into a prosperous commercial centre, with a vibrant metropolitan lifestyle. The plan is an action- Hamilton East Neighbourhood Plan focused practical approach with a mixture of short and long- term projects designed to revitalise the central city and The Hamilton East Neighbourhood Plan aims to make Hamilton encourage more people to visit, live and work there. East a popular and attractive character suburb that embraces its history. The Plan is a key project to highlight our distinctive suburban villages and guide future developments.

Disability Action Plan

The Disability Youth Action Plan was developed in collaboration Hamilton Libraries Strategic Plan with the disability sector. The plan outlines specific actions that Council units will undertake to ensure people with disabilities The Hamilton Libraries Strategic Plan provides direction for the have equity and access so they can participate in and enhancement of Council’s libraries services. The plan aims to contribute to community and civic life. The plan gives effect to provide a modern library service which caters for influences Council’s Disability Policy. from new technology and the changing needs of users.

2 Hamilton City Council Strategies and Plans

Council Key Strategic Plans Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy The Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy is Council’s spatial vision River Plan for the city. The strategy is the strategic approach that was The Hamilton City River Plan is a comprehensive strategy to agreed to by Council following a city-wide consultation process transform the way we use and view the 16km of undertaken in November and December 2008. running through the city. The Plan is a 30-year vision for the river and will guide how we plan and use the river into the future. Heritage Plan The Heritage Plan sets out Council’s approach to celebrating Hamilton’s heritage in all its forms. The plan outlines actions Speed Management Plan for the Council to identify, manage, protect, conserve and Hamilton has a Vision Zero goal for road safety. We don’t appreciate Hamilton’s historic heritage believe any loss of life on our city’s roads is acceptable and we need to ensure transport routes are as safe as they can be. Road safety risk can be reduced by investing in infrastructure Open Spaces Plan improvements to make a road safer at current speeds, or by managing speeds down through a combination of road design, The Open Space Plan sets out a 50-year strategic direction for risk targeted enforcement and education on safe behaviour, all Hamilton’s parks and open spaces. The plan presents a series reinforced by speed limits appropriate for the roads. Hamilton of goals, priorities and an action plan that responds to the City Council’s Speed Management Plan outlines the principals needs, challenges and opportunities facing Hamilton’s open which will guide the application of speed management and the space. This plan was developed in consultation with the prioritisation process that will guide us in our approach to community. implementing speed management.

Playgrounds of the Future Plan Waikato Museum Strategic Plan The Playgrounds of the Future Plan outlines Council’s direction The Museum Strategic Plan outlines how the Waikato Museum and priorities relating to the delivery of new playgrounds. The will respond to changing shifts and trends facing museums. Plan guides the maintenance, upgrading and/or the The plan provides actions to develop a distinctly Waikato development of new playgrounds. The plan aims to make identity and be relevant to our communities. playgrounds an experience with equipment that stimulates

both physical and mental activity.

Pooches and Parks Plan The Pooches and Parks plan outlines where new dog exercise areas will be established in the city including two fenced dog exercise areas. It also outlines how we intend to make the central city more dog friendly and provides an overview of actions to launch an etiquette campaign aimed at both people who own pooches and those who don’t.

3 Hamilton City Council Strategies and Plans Local Government Plans and Strategies

Local Government Act Waste Minimisation Act • 10-Year Plan (incorporating the financial strategy) • Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2018-2024 The 10-Year Plan sets out our priorities, plans and budget This Plan sets the direction for Council in regard to waste for Hamilton over the next decade, with a specific focus on management and minimisation. the next three years.

• Annual Plan Resource Management Act The Annual Plan sets out the Council’s annual budget. It is • District Plan produced in the two years between each 10-Year Plan. This District Plan governs the way Hamilton looks and feels and sets the rules for future city development. • Long Term Infrastructure Strategy This strategy is Council’s 30-Year Infrastructure Strategy for the city and it aligns infrastructure delivery with the Hamilton Plan.

Regional Strategic Plans

Hamilton Age Friendly Plan Waikato Plan A number of community agencies, organisations and Waikato's regional and local councils are taking a 'One businesses have collaborated to develop the Hamilton Age Waikato' view for the future of our region. Friendly Plan 2018-21. More than 20 groups worked together to create the plan, which includes 48 actions for completion over the four years from 2018. Supported by Future Proof Strategy Hamilton City Council, the plan aims to build on Hamilton's The growth strategy for Hamilton, Waipa and Waikato sub- strengths and make it an even better city for older people region. to live in.

Three Waters Strategy Waikato Regional Sports Facility Plan The plan provides a high level strategic framework for (Waikato, Waipa and HCC, Commenced September 2012). A regional sports facilities planning. strategy to set a long term vision for Three Waters in the sub-region (Waipa, Waikato, and Hamilton City).

Waikato Creative Infrastructure Plan Waikato Regional Economic Development The Plan has been developed in recognition of the essential Strategy – Waikato Means Business role that the creative arts play in our communities. Waikato Means Business is a 20-year Waikato economic development strategy.

4 Hamilton City Council Strategies and Plans Reserve Management Plans

Beale Cottage Historic Reserve Management Operative Twin Stadia Development Plan & Plan 2016 Reserve Management Plan ( & ) 2007

Claudelands Park Management Plan 2007 and Jubilee Bush Management Plan 1993 Cemeteries Management Plan 2016

The Cemeteries Management Plan 2016 is not a Reserves Act

Management Plan but Council has determined that it follow a Donny Park Management Plan 2004 Reserve Act process at review times.

Gully Reserves Management Plan 2007 Taitua Arboretum Development Plan

The Taitua Arboretum Development Plan (2003) is a plan Management Plan 2014 which guides development and management of this park. It is not a Reserves Act Management Plan but is required by the

Deed of Gift that governs this land.

Hamilton Lake Domain Management Plan 2017 Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park Management Plan 2011 Lake Park Management Plan 2002

Maaori Landmarks on Riverside Reserves Management Plan 2003

Minogue Park Management Plan 2009

Miropiko Reserve Management Plan 2001

Neighbourhood and Amenity Reserves Management Plan 2007

Pukete Farm Park Management Plan 2010

Riverside Reserves Management Plan 2008

Sports Parks Management Plan 2009

5 Hamilton City Council Strategies and Plans A-Z of Strategies and Plans

1-9 Libraries Strategic Plan

10-Year Plan M A Maaori Landmarks on Riverside Reserves Management Plan 2003 Access Hamilton Strategy Minogue Park Management Plan 2009 Annual Plan Miropiko Reserve Management Plan 2001

Arts Agenda N B Neighbourhood and Amenity Reserves Management Plan 2007

Beale Cottage Historic Reserve Management Plan 2016 Biking Plan O Open Spaces Plan C Cemeteries Management Plan 2016 P Central City Safety Strategy Playgrounds of the Future (plan) Central City Transformation Plan Playgrounds of the Future (booklet) Park Management Plan 2007 and Jubilee Bush Pooches and Parks Plan Management Plan 1993 Public Art Plan and Development Guide Farm Park Management Plan 2010 D Disability Action Plan R District Plan River Plan (website) Donny Park Management Plan 2004 River Plan (direct download) Riverside Reserves Management Plan 2008 E Economic Development Agenda S Speed Management Plan F Sports Parks Management Plan 2009 Financial Strategy Stadia Development Plan and Reserve Management Plan (Waikato Stadium and Seddon Park) 2007 Frankton Neighbourhood Plan

Future Proof Strategy T G Taitua Arboretum Development Plan Three Waters Strategy (Sub-Regional) Gully Reserve Management Plan 2007

U H Urban Growth Strategy Hamilton Age Friendly Plan

Hamilton East Neighbourhood Plan W Hamilton Gardens Management Plan (includes the strategic plan) Waikato Museum Strategic Plan 2016-2021 Domain Management Plan 2017 Waikato Plan Heritage Plan Waikato Regional Economic Development Strategy — Waikato Means Business I Waikato Regional Sports Facility Plan Infrastructure Strategy Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park Management Plan

Waste Management and Minimisation Plan L Lake Rotokauri Park Management Plan 2002 D-2238705

6 Hamilton City Council Strategies and Plans