Have your We want to hear your views say on You are an important part of the process and we value feedback on this topic. Your views will help us develop a proposal that not only meets the existing community’s needs but also those of future residents and businesses. medium- We want to make sure that all new development is high quality, the design and appearance fits in with the surrounding environment, and it can stand the test of time. density How the consultation works To allow the development of medium- Once we’ve developed the draft plan • enter the more formal housing density housing, the Council must changes, the next steps are to: consultation process, including amend the district plan sections that • take the draft district plan change seeking public submissions, on manage residential development. to a Council meeting for approval the final proposed plan change This process takes time and we want • consult with you on the draft • hold a public hearing for the plan to hear your views early on so we can changes, then make amendments change to be considered consider them in our approach to the Wellington’s population is growing and to create a final plan change • release the decision. Town centre plan and plan changes. • take the final district plan change people’s housing needs are changing. supporting services to a Council meeting for approval There’s a greater need for housing choice to cater for one- and two-person households, To support the population growth in Karori, we will also: a growing demand for lower maintenance • prepare a plan to guide development in properties, and a trend for people to want Karori town centre to move into different housing types in • investigate the capacity of the roads and Learn more Share your their existing suburb. We also need a underground piping. greater supply of affordable good-quality The town centre plan ensures coherency Drop-in centre at Karori Library thoughts with us housing. across different developments, and helps Visit our drop-in centre to share your views, learn more about contribute to a more attractive and vibrant Visit our website and use the form on medium-density housing and what it could look like in Karori. The Council has a responsibility to give the community what centre. The plan will cover issues and wellington.govt.nz/housing-choice, use the enclosed it needs and to make it possible for a variety of housing types opportunities related to public spaces, When: Saturday 21 March until Saturday 28 March 2015 feedback form or one at the drop-in centre or meeting. to be developed. To achieve this, we are now planning to personal safety, car parking, local movements during library hours Email [email protected] encourage more medium-density housing to be built in Karori. (pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and Where: Karori Library, 247 Karori Road, Karori Post District Plan Team, Wellington City Council, other road users) and local character. Talk to a planner: We would like your feedback on two important parts of PO Box 2199, Wellington 6140 – Saturday 21 March, 10.30am–2pm, this plan: The plan will also look at development More information – Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 March, 11am–2pm and 4pm–6pm • Where in your community would it be best to develop opportunities in the town centre. Email [email protected] – Wednesday 25 March , 11am–2pm medium-density housing? Phone town planners on (04) 499 4444 The review of existing infrastructure will help Learn more at the presentations at 12.30pm and 5.30pm • What standards of design should the medium-density us determine what needs to be done and how on these days. housing meet? much needs to be spent to make sure the Evening meeting at St John’s Hall roads and essential services can cope with more people and housing. Come to the evening meeting and hear town planners share the feedback they’ve heard during the week. When: Wednesday 25 March, 6pm We would like your feedback Where: St John’s Hall, corner of Karori Road Tell us what you think before 4pm, and Campbell Street, Karori on issues you consider 17 April 2015. important for the town

CSWCC100291 centre and your suggested improvements. Tell us what you think before 4pm, 17 April 2015 Visit wellington.govt.nz/housing-choice Medium- Medium-density housing can be stand-alone, semi-detached, terraced houses or Where could this apartment buildings, all up to three storeys high. These types of development have happen in Karori? density several benefits. They provide: • options for new home buyers that suit their needs, such as a one- or two-person housing home, family home, or a place to retire Medium-density housing is generally Marsden Village explained • ownership options for investors and homeowners encouraged within 5 to 10 minutes’ • a range of affordable housing walk from town centres, as in • better use of limited land near the town centre Johnsonville and Kilbirnie. This gives Karori • compact development which is energy efficient. residents good access to shopping, Centre services and public transport routes. There are many ways to build medium-density housing, and each development would respond to site opportunities, constraints and surroundings. The image below shows an example of medium-density housing and some common key features.

Example of Tell us where you think medium-density medium-density housing housing displaying key features should happen in Karori. Areas within 5 and 10 minutes’ walk from Karori Mall and Marsden Village Source: McIndoe Urban & Clare Bush Architects, Palmerston North City Council What this could look like How should in Karori we manage medium- density These two examples show housing? what medium-density housing could look like in Karori. Karori Road Frontage setbacks and building Units front the street with The high-quality houses one-off site alignment are similar to other windows, visible entrances have low-maintenance redevelopment buildings along the street and low front fences example sections and are no more Height variation avoids Varying the building form and materials excessive shading or domination than three storeys high. creates visual interest and a sense of Marsden of open spaces human scale The range of sizes and Avenue, Karori comprehensive types of houses give people housing choices that suit their redevelopment Areas around Karori Mall and Marsden Village have the important features that support Karori needs. example as a new successful medium-density development. Karori has: medium- • a town centre with shopping, services and local employment density • good access to public transport networks area • room for new residential buildings • good access to community facilities, schools and open spaces • commercially viable options for developers to produce targeted residential development at an affordable price for potential owners.

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