THE PLAN 2014-2044 2 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-20442014 MIHI

E toko ake rā e te iti, whakatata mai rā e te rahi, Welcome to you all let me greet you kia mihi koutou with the eloquent words of those who have long ki ngā kupu whakarei a te hunga kua tīpokotia since been taken by the unseen hand of the unknown, e te ringa o te wāhi ngaro, but for whom we still mourn. ēngari e kainihi tonu nei i ngā mahara i te ao, Let us enjoin the legacy they left i te pō. to the hopes of this generation Ngā ōha i mahue mai i tērā whakatupuranga as our gift to those who will follow us. kia āpitihia e tātou ki ngā tūmanako o tēnei reanga, That is the pledge of the humble heart, the willing hei mounga waihotanga iho ki te ira whaimuri spirit and the inspired mind. i a tātou. Let us rise together and seek to do what is necessary Koina te tangi a ngākau māhaki, a te wairua hihiri to draw distant aspirations closer to realization. me te hinengaro tau.

Oho mai rā tātou ki te whakatairanga i ngā mahi e ekeina ai te pae tawhiti ka tō mai ai ki te pae tata.

Photo: Blair Hastings, f16photography. The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 CONTENTS 1. PURPOSE OF THE KARANGAHAPE ROAD PLAN...... 7 2. LOOKING AHEAD – KARANGAHAPE ROAD NOW AND IN THE FUTURE ...... 8 3. THE LOCAL CONTEXT OF KARANGAHAPE ROAD AREA ...... 10 4. DEVELOPING THE KARANGAHAPE ROAD PLAN...... 18 5. THE STRATEGIC POLICIES AND PLANNING CONTEXT...... 20 6. THE PROJECT (CRL)...... 24 7. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE – ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES...... 26 8. THE VISION AND SIX KEY MOVES...... 28

Key move 1 – Showcase the Karangahape Road area as the creative, edgy fringe of the city centre...... 30

Key move 2 – Protect, enhance and celebrate Karangahape Road’s historic and cultural heritage, biodiversity and vibrancy...... 32

Key move 3 – Provide safe and convenient connections in and through the Karangahape Road area...... 34

Key move 4 – Improve and develop an integrated network of civic and public open spaces in the Karangahape Road area...... 37

Key move 5 – Create a safe and enjoyable environment to live, work and play in Karangahape Road...... 40

Key move 6 – Promote the City Rail Link station at Karangahape Road as the catalyst for new investment and growth in the area...... 42 9. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE KARANGAHAPE ROAD AREA...... 44 10. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY...... 48 11. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN...... 50

Front cover photo: Blair Hastings, f16photography. The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-20442014 5 FOREWORD

The challenge will be to understand, best manage and their visions for Karangahape Road with us during public It is with great pleasure that I present plan for this change so that it provides maximum benefit engagement and in the development of this plan. to the community, now and into the future. It is hugely to you the Karangahape Road Plan – We hope this plan will serve as a development framework important to do all of this while protecting and enhancing to guide you, the community, current and future residents a framework for planning the future of Karangahape Road’s historic heritage, unique cultural and businesses, Council and its delivery partners to one of New Zealand’s most iconic roads identity, and the ‘gritty’ character for which the area and how it is envisaged to change over work together over the next 30 years to turn this plan is known. into a reality. the next 30 years. This plan provides a mechanism to transform Vernon Tava, We all want Karangahape Road to be a safe and Karangahape Road and improve the area for all who Board Member, Waitematā Local Board well‑connected place that offers a range of housing and live, work, visit and invest in the area. The plan has drawn employment generating activities, connected to a resilient on work and studies undertaken by legacy and current public transport network while celebrating and protecting Council organisations, as well as the heritage and history its distinctive historical and cultural heritage, all the while of the area, community engagement and feedback reinforcing its role as the colourful entertainment and received by locals and regional visitors, mana whenua, creative fringe of the city centre. the Karangahape Road business community and residents.

The City Rail Link is ’s major urban The Waitematā Local Board has led the development transformation project and is highly significant to the of this plan and has been significantly assisted by Karangahape Road area because a new train station is the support and involvement of the Karangahape proposed at the top of Beresford Square and Pitt Street. Road Business Association led by Barbara Holloway. The proposed City Rail Link and station will bring We are also grateful to Generation Zero for promoting a range of benefits to Karangahape Road. We see awareness of the draft plan and the opportunities the station as a significant catalyst for revitalising the we have to redevelop one of Auckland’s iconic roads area, opening opportunities for new investment and into a safe environment for pedestrians, bike riders and development, encouraging growth, and providing access public transport users. We are pleased that so many to high quality public transport that is accessible to all. people took the time to provide their views and share

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-20442014 1. PURPOSE OF THE KARANGAHAPE ROAD PLAN

SIX KEY MOVES ACTIONS AND PROJECTS The purpose of the Karangahape Road Plan is to provide a clear planning Six key moves have been identified that are integral A number of actions have been identified as catalysts to to change in the area and delivery of these will facilitate change in the Karangahape Road area. The City Rail Link, framework to guide how the Karangahape the achievement of the desired outcome for Karangahape a major urban transformation project, will help deliver Road area could grow and change over Road over the next 30 years. These six key moves are: projects and improvements to the Karangahape Road the next 30 years. area. Where possible, this plan has prioritised actions and 1. Showcase the Karangahape Road area as the creative, outcomes with the delivery of the City Rail Link and new The City Rail Link project and proposed Karangahape edgy fringe of the city centre. train station in Karangahape Road area. Road Station is a catalyst for transformation in the area 2. Protect, enhance and celebrate Karangahape Road’s and this change needs to be carefully and thoughtfully historic and cultural heritage, biodiversity and vibrancy. planned for. 3. Provide safe and convenient connections in and This plan sets out a vision, key moves, projects and through the Karangahape Road area. initiatives to support growth, change, and the aspirations 4. Improve and develop an integrated network of civic and goals that the community, mana whenua and local and public open spaces in the Karangahape Road area. businesses have for the Karangahape Road area. 5. Create a safe and enjoyable environment to live, work VISION and play in Karangahape Road. 6. Promote the City Rail Link station at Karangahape The Vision for Auckland becoming the world’s most Road as the catalyst for new investment and growth liveable city is achieved at a local level in Karangahape in the area. Road by developing Karangahape Road as a safe and well-connected place that offers a range of housing and employment generating activities connected to a resilient public transport network, celebrates and protects its distinctive historical and cultural heritage and reinforces its role as the colourful entertainment and creative fringe Pitt Street and Karangahape Road intersection. of the city centre. Photo: Blair Hastings, f16photography.

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 7 2. LOOKING AHEAD – KARANGAHAPE ROAD NOW AND IN THE FUTURE

improve the Auckland rail network and establish ‘TE KARANGA A HAPE’, an integrated transport network in Auckland. THE WELCOMING CALL OF HAPE The proposed train station on Karangahape Road ridge will be a significant catalyst for revitalising the Karangahape Road is home to an eclectic mix of uses, area, opening opportunities for private development, intriguing history and historic built form, with diverse encouraging new business and residential growth, and communities and people. These make for an attractive, providing a high level of public transport access for all. vibrant cultural precinct located on the fringe of our The opportunity to accommodate high-quality growth City Centre. and integrate the City Rail Link station, while protecting It is an iconic road. Once a destination for department and enhancing Karangahape Road’s heritage and keeping Traffic light crossing outside St Kevin’s Arcade on Karangahape Road. stores, its Victorian and Edwardian buildings now the edge and ‘grit’ for which the area is known, is the house an array of cafés, restaurants, boutique shops, key challenge for Karangahape Road in the future. pubs, nightclubs and workspaces. The area also has The 24/7 life of Karangahape Road has the potential a concentration of businesses from the creative sector. Karangahape Road has become a centre for much to be showcased and seen as a popular destination, of Auckland’s bohemian scene, with many venues recalling its past as one of Auckland’s premier shopping for alternative music and street art. districts, with an attractive public realm, contemporary retail shops, and a focus on art and creative industries. A new train station is proposed for the top of Beresford Square and Pitt Street as part of the new City Rail Effort will be required to retain and attract particular Link project. Comprising a 3.4 kilometre underground retailers, as well as improving the perceptions of passenger railway running between Britomart and the quality and overall look and feel of the physical Mt Eden station, the proposed City Rail Link is a major environment on Karangahape Road. This will improve urban transformation project that will significantly and create new linkages to public transport, increase Karangahape Road.

8 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 foot and cycle traffic, and offer a range of employment This plan recognises that there are a multitude opportunities, facilities and housing types. of agencies and stakeholders working to improve the Karangahape Road area. The ability to deliver this plan There is space to grow and therefore significant and to successfully deliver on the vision will rely heavily development potential in the area. A train station will on collaboration. Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, strengthen the area’s status as a 24/7 district and the Waitematā Local Board and the Karangahape Road will enable the same level of access for workers, residents Business Association are all committed to working and tourists as the Britomart and Newmarket stations. in partnership with stakeholders, including business and property owners, community groups, mana whenua The Plan provides a unique mechanism to transform and other organisations and agencies to realise this. Karangahape Road and improve the Karangahape Road area for people living, working, visiting and investing This plan is one of the key strategies which will in the area. contribute to making the City Centre Masterplan and the Auckland Plan a reality. This desire is based on a vision This plan seeks to build on the opportunities the area that is shared by the partners who have contributed offers, looks at the challenges it faces and identifies six to developing this plan. It provides a blueprint for key moves to help us realise the vision and the projects Auckland’s heart to contribute to achieving the vision and actions designed to transform the area. of becoming the world’s most liveable city. The street will build on its nationally recognised name with an emphasis on both day and night entertainment economies, integrate and enhance the opportunities available from a new City Rail Link station, and continue to reflect the significant heritage qualities in the area. People want Karangahape Road to be a safe and connected place for all users of the community. Karangahape Road (looking west).

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 9 3. THE LOCAL CONTEXT OF KARANGAHAPE ROAD AREA

STUDY AREA PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES

The Karangahape Road Plan focuses on the Karangahape According to the Statistics New Zealand 2013 Road Quarter, as identified in the City Centre Master Plan. census data, Karangahape Road has a total population The Plan area covers the length of Karangahape Road of approximately 3,000 residents with close to half encompassing the areas north and south of the ridgeline the residents being 20-29 years of age. The 2013 and includes Myers Park, a significant public park for Census showed that the majority of residents living local residents and workers in the area (see map 1). The in Karangahape Road were of NZ European followed proposed Karangahape Road station is centrally located by Asian descent. The Census 2013 also showed at Beresford Square, a focal point of this Plan. that more than half the residents currently living in Karangahape Road area live in rental properties. The wider context encompasses Auckland Hospital, the School of Medicine and the southern parts of Since the 1970s, a broader demographic has emerged AUT and the . All of which are in the area that now includes a wide diversity of younger located within a 10 to 15 minute walking distance to the people, ethnicities, identities and lifestyles in the area. east and northeast of the Karangahape Road precinct. Fashion event at St Kevin’s Arcade. The upmarket city fringe suburbs of Ponsonby and Grey Karangahape Road is known for the creative and art Photo: Karangahape Road Business association. Lynn are located to the west with Newton to the south. industries that are located in the area which include art galleries, artists, industrial designers, fashion designers, and community facilities including the Myers Park and photographers. Kindergarten, Kadimah School and Pre-School, Language

e iv vDr Studies International, the Methodist Auckland Central ral M ay o In the past few decades, Karangahape Road has become Parish, and the City Presbyterian Church. The Auckland the ‘alternative’ or ‘avant garde’ scene of the city centre Howe Street Greys Avenue Central NZ Fire Service and St Johns Ambulance stations

Pitt Street Pitt Queen Street with a diverse range of retail stores including lifestyle and

Symonds Street are also located within the plan area on Pitt Street. vStreet un eto vintage shops, tattoo parlours, strip clubs and rainbow bars. Hop It is within close proximity to Auckland Girls’ Grammar

P o The Karangahape Road area represents a more edgy School, Studio One Toi Tū on Ponsonby Road, the ns Karangahape Road on b y vR o ad gritty urban character than the rest of Auckland and the Auckland Central NZ Police Station and several churches

Newton Road City Centre, and has developed a reputation as the city’s within the Ponsonby Road area.

t red light district. Its diversity in people, communities and e t e r e t e r S t Karangahape Road is recognised as an inclusive and v n S Great North Road e s cultures has enriched the area’s colourful identity. e d u n Q o Scale 1:10,000 @ A4 r accepting neighbourhood. Freedom of expression in all e m p y 0 1m00 200 p S U The area is also home to a number of early childhood aspects such as ethnicity, sexuality, music, food and art

Map 1: Karangahape Road Plan Study Area. Scale 1:10,000 @ A4 0 100 200m schools, tertiary education facilities, churches, is celebrated.

10 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 Map 2: Mana Whenua historical features in the Karangahape Road area. Source: Auckland Council, 2014. MANA WHENUA Tāmaki Herenga Waka (Tāmaki – where waka are tied to) fortifications provided by a multitude of volcanic stations on the Waitematā. Ngāti Whātua domiciled is an ancient name for the Auckland Isthmus. This narrow cones, Tāmaki became the centre of Māori civilisation in the north‑west of Auckland, attacked Te Waiohua piece of land between the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea in Aotearoa. As Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, it remains in the mid‑17th century, eventually settling in the was known well by the great Polynesian navigators who the most populated Māori city in the world today. central isthmus and marrying into Te Waiohua. settled Aotearoa over a thousand years ago. Waka arriving from the Pacific Islands with new seed stocks and migrants Through the leadership of Hua Kaiwaka in the 16th Whilst all Iwi are related today they continue to fiercely sought the narrowest part of the isthmus at Ōtāhuhu, century, the various tribes of the Tāmaki Isthmus were defend their own mana motuhake or autonomy. In 1840 a mere 800m portage between the two great oceans. united under the confederation known as Te Waiohua. a 3,000 acre block of land was exchanged between Under his reign Tāmaki saw an unprecedented period Ngāti Whātua leader Te Kawau and Governor Hobson. Later voyagers found Tāmaki heavily populated; some of peace and prosperity that lead to the saying “Te pai The Karangahape-Newton area was included in that stayed and married into local communities while others me te whai rawa o Tāmaki” (“The wealth and luxury first transaction. continued south in search of new lands. With excellent of Tāmaki”). The Hauraki confederation of Iwi had gardening soils, a wide variety of fish stocks, and natural periodic incursions onto the Isthmus as well as fishing

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 11 Beresford Street Central Waverley Street p m a R n O t e e r t S n Turner Street o s b St James Street e o y u n H a e v A w s r ey o r t G Queen Street o Karangahape is one of a number of original Māori names • Wai Horotiu (Horotiu’s Stream) – The Horotiu stream M n r e BUILT HERITAGE h W t Pitt Street hit r to have survived European settlement. When the Tanui in part is spring-fed from behind St Kevin’s Arcade. so Scotia Place n Te o rra ce N waka set out from Aotearoa from Hawaiiki, an ancestor, Horotiu is a taniwha (spiritual guardian) that dwelt Auckland was established in September 18, 1840 with the Terrace Poynton Hape, was left behind due to his disability, a ‘clubfoot’. in the waters of the Horotiu and the Waitematā Howe Street capital moving from Kororareka, Bay of Islands in 1841. Ci ty R Be oad N res Day Street ford o S Some say he made the journey to New Zealand on the quare It grew rapidly through an influx of immigration, although r

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T on a hill (Karangahape Road) and he welcomed them with o into the Auckland Isthmus from the South Kaipara. N The main route north and west began at Karangahape o r t a Karanga, or greeting call, and the event became known h At Arch Hill he rested after a battle and named it after e r Road, and modest houses and shops were built along n as Te Karanga a Hape. L Car Park his brow, as was the Māori custom to proclaim mana i n this track, small businesses sprang up, manufacturing k W

e s East Street t over the land. Cobden Street T e r M or assembling items on their premises, drawing labour r a e A number of Iwi have identified the following sites c e r H c e u Cross Street G r r e Karangahape Road r a fo Galatos Street y ft r o from nearby Newton, Grafton, and Myers Park area, d L n within the plan area or adjacent to that area of relevance. S a B t r Car Park re n id e e g These include and are illustrated in map 2: which was later cleared of houses to become a park t e Car Park of this name in 1915. Auckland was a compact city, Edinburgh Street

Gundry Street South Street S p • Karangahape (The Call of Hape) – The ridge is named o m people living close to their employment and having Upper Queen Street ut a he R rn Cana n da Str for the Tainui ancestor Hape. The Karangahape ridge Car Park Mo eet O local shops and facilities at hand. to t rw e a e y r t was also the beginning of a Māori walking track S s N d e w ink n Early public transport including horse trams and buses n L o t r o he from whence one would travel when embarking Abbey Street ut m n So N y R et o S tre T o Great North Road o r S n rt phi er h in the late 1880s, combined with increasing inner a O st er on the journey overland to Cornwallis, also called d we n To th- Port M torway or o city suburban growth, saw a more urbanised street t N ee tr Karangahape, thus linking the two sites separated S ay n w a tor pm Mo ha rn n Link with a flourish of shops built towards the western, C este wester h-w North- by almost 40km. Coincidentally, the two sites ort rn To A N uthe lex E So va Ponsonby Road end. ns Pedestrian City (1840-1902) on Drive S also have an early Pakeha connection; Symonds Ian Mckinn tre Nelson Street Off Ramp et City Expansion (1902 -1914) Street and Cornwallis are named for Captain The turn of the century introduction of electric trams, InterWar Consolidation (1915 -1930) West Street

Burgoyne Street Post-War Change (1945 -1960) Williams Cornwallis Symonds, a key player in the Winchester Street most of which ran along Karangahape Road, focused Decline (1960s -1980s)

establishment of Dacre Street Regeneration (1990 - 2000) development on the Pitt Street to Queen Street core Meters St Benedicts Street 025 50 100 150 200 Karaka Street • Te Iringa o Rauru (The Hanging of Rauru’s body) – Looking south west from Partington’s WIndmill showing buildings and by 1908 almost the entire length of Karangahape on Liverpool Street (foreground), premises of J Brown and Sons and Road from Symonds Street to Ponsonby Road was fully Rauru of Ngāti Whātua was killed by Te Waiohua and E Kitchener Limited on Upper Queen Street, the Baptist Tabernacle occupied by shops. See Map 3 on the time period of when hung in a tree near the old windmill junction Symonds (right) with Pitt Street Methodist Church behind, and premises along buildings were built along and around Karangahape Road. Street and Karangahape Road. This act was part of an Karangahape Road including H Butcher (right), Rendells Limited and the Construction of George Court and Sons building (centre) escalation of aggression between the two iwi that Auckland Region (N.Z.). By 1911 the first department store, Rendells, eventually lead to full scale warfare in the mid-1700s Source: Sir Special Collections, , 1-W417. had opened and in the pre-World War I period

12 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 Beresford Street Central Waverley Street p m a R n O t e e r t S n Turner Street o s b St James Street e o y u n H a e v A w s r ey o r t G Queen Street o M n r e BUILT HERITAGE h Wh t Pitt Street its r on Scotia Place Te o rra ce N Auckland was established in September 18, 1840 with the Terrace Poynton

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Gundry Street South Street S p o m people living close to their employment and having Upper Queen Street ut a he R rn Cana n da Str Car Park Mo eet O local shops and facilities at hand. to t rw e a e y r t S s N d e w ink n Early public transport including horse trams and buses n L o t r o he Abbey Street ut m n So N y R et o S tre T o Great North Road o r S n rt phi er h in the late 1880s, combined with increasing inner a O st er d we n To th- Port M torway or o city suburban growth, saw a more urbanised street t N Symonds Street ee tr S y n wa a tor pm Mo ha rn nk with a flourish of shops built towards the western, C te tern Li wes th-wes rth- To Nor No thern Alex Sou Ev Ponsonby Road end. an Pedestrian City (1840-1902) n Drive s S Ian Mckinno tre Nelson Street Off Ramp et City Expansion (1902 -1914) The turn of the century introduction of electric trams, InterWar Consolidation (1915 -1930) West Street

Burgoyne Street Post-War Change (1945 -1960) Winchester Street most of which ran along Karangahape Road, focused Decline (1960s -1980s)

Dacre Street Regeneration (1990 - 2000) development on the Pitt Street to Queen Street core Meters St Benedicts Street Karaka Street and by 1908 almost the entire length of Karangahape 025 50 100 150 200 Road from Symonds Street to Ponsonby Road was fully occupied by shops. See Map 3 on the time period of when Map 3: Karangahape Road Study Area Building Development Phases buildings were built along and around Karangahape Road. Map Disclaimer: Please note that the building development map for Karangahape Road reflects only the buildings included in the Historic Heritage Area Evaluation: Karangahape Road completed by the Auckland Council Heritage Unit in January 2014. This historic heritage area was defined at the time of evaluation as encompassing the length of Karangahape Road and By 1911 the first department store, Rendells, an associated network of surrounding streets in between Symonds Street and Ponsonby Road with the inclusion of . had opened and in the pre-World War I period Source: Auckland Council, 2014.

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 13 Looking in an easterly direction along Karangahape Road showing the premises of J Clarkson, tailors, George Court and Sons Limited, Looking along the northern side of Karangahape Road from W and J Peet, grocers, Rendells Limited and WG Hutchinson, grocers Auckland Region (N.Z). Newton Place (now Day Street). Source: Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, 1-W1307. Source: Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, 4-2353.

Karangahape Road became a more specialised local rents fell and the western end of Karangahape Road and regional shopping area. gained a reputation as a red-light area. The shopping core remained but the area was seen as a risqué part The interwar period saw sustained building activity of town rather than a family shopping street. in the core around St. Kevin’s Arcade. The street’s second department store and George Court was rebuilt Following the stock market crash in 1987, development as a five storey building. After this time only a few new across the city was brought to a halt, which inadvertently buildings were constructed along Karangahape Road protected heritage buildings in the Karangahape Road until the 1960s. Retailing and shopping habits changed area. Some significant shops with offices and/or after the war with increasing suburban development apartments above were constructed in the 1990s and and shopping malls. 2000s. These, combined with newly-built apartment Construction of the Central Motorway Junction (CMJ) blocks nearby, have drawn residents into the area in the late 1960s demolished most of Newton’s houses and revitalised Karangahape Road into a vibrant area and displaced the local resident population who worked providing a diverse shopping experience matching its Stereoscopic view looking across Karangahape Road through a vacant locally and supported the retailers. This began a long rich architectural heritage representing every period allottment, showing Partington’s Windmill. period of decline in the area. Shops closed and relocated, from the 1860s onwards. Source: Sir George Grey Special Collections, Auckland Libraries, 4-8560.

14 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 ECONOMY The Karangahape Road Plan is centered on the Karangahape Road ridgeline. It is a vibrant, 24/7 mixed‑use area with a high proportion of retail activities, cafes, restaurants and bars, creative industries and entertainment activities, as well as residential apartments and commercial office and art space. On Karangahape Road itself, these activities are clustered in predominantly two-storey buildings, many of which are identified as having particular heritage or character value.

In the streets behind Karangahape Road (on its southern side) are a number of small-scale light industrial activities Inside St Kevin’s Arcade. Photo: Jay Farnworth. – including mechanic’s yards, small-scale manufacturing, and as well as residential buildings, art gallery spaces and Auckland’s GDP is estimated at over $1.8 billion for 2012, of creative employment (57 per cent), indicating community facilities (such as halls and churches). which is 2.3 per cent of the city’s total GDP. that these businesses are much less geographically concentrated than employment because creative sector The area to the north of Karangahape Road includes Over half of the creative employment is concentrated businesses tend to be larger in Waitematā than elsewhere. a mix of office and residential apartment land uses. This in the Waitematā Local Board area (57 per cent), area is characterised by its lanes and backstreet network. particularly in the City Centre and City Centre fringe areas, 35.1 per cent of creative industry workers work in the City including Ponsonby, Grafton, Newmarket and Parnell. Centre with approximately half of them in the Karangahape Creative Industries Auckland’s radio employment is mostly in Waitematā Road area. Within the creative industry sector, performing The creative industries are strong in the Karangahape (81 per cent), as is most music (74 per cent), but the area arts, publishing and design are the predominant creative Road area. There is a strong presence of visual arts, is less strong in film and video (37 per cent) and visual industries in the City Centre and surrounding areas. performing arts, design, advertising and music from both arts (39 per cent). Waitematā Local Board area’s design 10 per cent of all businesses in the Karangahape Road established and up-and-coming artists. sub‑sector alone employs at least twice as many people as the entire creative sector in each of the other local boards. are part of the creative sector which employs 5 per cent In 2012, the creative sector had approximately of all employees in the area. This is much higher here than 17,900 employees located in Auckland, which comprises There are 9,044 creative businesses in total, of which for Auckland (2.8 per cent and 1.9 per cent) and has a high approximately 3 per cent of the city’s total employment. a quarter (27 per cent) are in the Waitematā Local Board concentration of creative sector businesses and workers The creative sector’s stand-alone contribution to the area. This is much lower than the area’s share relative to the rest of Auckland.

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16 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 Karangahape Road and Queen Street intersection. Photo: Jay Farnworth. Myers Park. Symonds Street Cemetery. Photo: Adele Krantz.

On-street parking is priced to encourage short stay care located at its north-eastern edge. The park slopes MOVEMENT parking as there is high demand for parking in the steeply northward down to the city; this topography Movement within the Karangahape Road area area. Longer stay parking is generally accommodated creates a lack of visibility from the surrounding area. is concentrated along the ridgeline corridor. This in off‑street parking facilities. In 2012, Waitematā Local Board developed the is partially the result of a truncated street network The addition of the Karangahape Road station to the Myers Park Development Plan to address and increase constrained by the Central Motorway Junction (CMJ). City Rail Link at Beresford Square will act as a strong this visibility, physical safety and awareness of the park It is currently a route of high traffic flow during peak attractor to the area. As a result, provision will need to as a pleasant, quiet and safe inner-city park regardless times, although overall traffic numbers are declining. The be made for dramatically increased pedestrian numbers, of time of day. ridgeline is a key cycle commuter route, well serviced especially at peak times, around Beresford Square and by bus routes, and is the main connector, through across Pitt Street. Other open spaces in the area are Western Park, to the a number of bridges and intersections, both to the north west of the plan area in Ponsonby, and Symonds In the future, reconnecting elements of the truncated upper city centre and to the inner western suburbs. Street Cemetery, just to the east of the plan area. In 2012, road network through new connections will help Waitematā Local Board also developed the Symonds The North-Western cycleway passes through the south to increase movement, amenity and safety. Street Cemetery Development Plan to allow for cemetery of the study area providing an off-road cycle path restoration and maintenance, improvement of Symonds to downtown and towards the west. OPEN SPACE Street Park (corner of Symonds Street and Karangahape Road, adjacent to the cemetery) and allowing for renewal For pedestrians, Myers Park provides an alternate route Myers Park is a large open space (2.4 hectares) dominated of pathways and vegetation management. through to the central city and there are opportunities by exotic vegetation on the north boundary of the plan for improved entrances and connections to this park. area. It links Karangahape Road to the city centre via There are also a number of small ‘pocket’ plaza Pedestrian movement is also affected by perceptions St Kevin’s Arcade, a popular heritage arcade that overlooks spaces within the Karangahape Road area, such as the of safety in areas away from Karangahape Road, the park. Dating back to 1915, the park is surrounded areas within St Kevin’s Arcade, the Ironbank building especially outside of daylight hours. by high-rise development with a kindergarten and day and Beresford Square.

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 17 4. DEVELOPING THE KARANGAHAPE ROAD PLAN

PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3 PHASE 4 PHASE 5 PHASE 6 Research and analysis Vision and outcomes Draft plan prepared Public engagement Incorporate feedback Implementation begins setting and finalise plan

June 2013 – February 2014 March – April 2014 10 April – 14 May 2014 May – October 2014 November 2014 onwards February 2014 Targeted stakeholder Draft Plan prepared with Draft Plan released for Review of feedback; Implementation commences Project initiation and engagement and public Waitematā Local Board public engagement summary of feedback study area confirmed. ideas sessions (five‑week period) released for public viewing Research and analysis of plans, strategies, projects, Changes made to the draft technical reports and plan for finalisation policy work relevant to the Implementation strategy Karangahape Road area, developed and finalised for including legacy plans final Plan developed by the former Auckland City Council and November 2014 Auckland Regional Council Final Plan adopted by Waitematā Local Board

18 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 Over 250 responses were received on the draft plan. ENGAGEMENT AND FEEDBACK A large portion of these responses formed a larger Engagement with local communities and stakeholders is a piece of feedback submitted by the advocacy group, key component in the planning process. In February 2014, Generation Zero. Council undertook targeted stakeholder engagement The Generation Zero feedback included a petition in with local community groups and business organisations support of separated cycle lanes on Karangahape Road in the plan area, and held a public ideas evening where which received in excess of 2400 signatures: “to the participants were given the opportunity to hear about the Waitematā Local Board, Auckland Council and Auckland process and map their ideal vision and ideas for how the Transport. Please work together to develop, fund and Karangahape Road area should develop. implement a plan to install separated cycle lanes along Through both of these forums, council heard a wide the length of Karangahape Road. Please ensure this range of views from within the community about is prioritised to happen over the next 3 years.” its vision for the Karangahape Road area which were Feedback was generally in support of the key outcome Both photos taken at First Thursday Event, May 2014. used to inform the development of the draft Plan. and key moves identified in the draft plan. A summary Council officers had also met with the Karangahape of the feedback received was made available for public Road Business Association, City Centre Advisory Board, viewing in July 2014 on the Auckland Council website. mana whenua, infrastructure providers, community groups, key property owners, Watercare and Auckland During June to October 2014, council officers engaged Transport during the preparation and development with mana whenua for their input, feedback on of the Karangahape Road Plan. the draft plan and to share their aspirations for the Karangahape Road area. The draft of the Karangahape Road Plan was released for feedback from 10 April until 14 May 2014. Over The Waitematā Local Board has guided the development this period, a number of public open days were held of this plan document. The feedback received on the in the area, including an information stand in Pitt Street draft plan, along with the initial research and targeted Methodist Church and a stall at Karangahape Road’s stakeholder sessions, has been used to inform and develop popular First Thursdays event in St Kevin’s Arcade this plan document which was adopted by the Waitematā on 1 May 2014. Local Board on 11 November 2014.

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 19 KEy MOvES OF THE AREA PLAN NGA KOKIRINGA MATuA O TE MAHERE A ROHE

THE AREA PLAN SETS OuT NINE KEy MOvES The key moves align with the vision of the Auckland Plan to become “the world’s most liveable city”, and 5.OR TRANSFORMATIONAL THE STRATEGIC SHIFTS TO uNLOCK the POLICIESvision of the draft Ōtara-Papatoetoe AND Local Board PLANNING CONTEXT THE POTENTIAL OF OTARA-PAPATOETOE OvER Plan 2014 “creating the world’s most liveable city at THE NEXT 30 yEARS. the local area”. The area plan is not a stand-alone document and influences, supports and aligns with the council’s other THE AUCKLAND PLAN The Karangahape Road Plan is guidedplans by, and strategies.and implements The key moves have been developed from the The Auckland Plan provides a 30-year strategy at the local level, a number of Aucklandunderlying Council’s themes that have strategic emerged from the to make Auckland the world’s most liveable city. policies and planning documents (seeconsultation Figure with 1). community groups, Mana Whenua, Auckland is anticipated to grow by 1 million people, businesses and key stakeholders. approximately 400,000 new households, by 2040. Mayor’s The Karangahape Road Plan is comprised of six key moves that will contribute to and align with Auckland’s VIsIoN vision to become “the world’s most liveable city”. A liveable Auckland will be a place with cohesive, Creating the world’s most liveable city resilient communities; a productive high-value economy; quality urban, rural and natural environments; and, a comprehensive and integrated transport system. loCal BoarD plaN aUCklaND plaN 3-Year plans of 30-year vision and strategy for auckland 21 Local Boards THE CITY CENTRE MASTERPLAN The City Centre Masterplan stems from the Auckland Plan UNIta ry plaN plaCe-BaseD strateGIes loNG-terM and provides a 20-year vision that sets the direction for plaNs plaN the city centre. The Masterplan identifies the City Rail Link loCal BoarD project as vital to the transformation of the city centre Policies and rules Spatial Plans Examples: Council’s 10-year aGreeMeNt to implement the Economic with particular emphasis on the two proposed stations for geographic plan and budget Annual budgets of Auckland Plan Development areas e.g. Local 21 Local Boards providing for increased growth and development within Board area plans, Strategy, Waste City Centre Management 800m of the new stations. Masterplan, and & Minimisation Strategy Waterfront Plan The Masterplan further identifies the Karangahape Road as a quarter and recommends that a detailed quarter plan is needed to ensure the area accommodates high quality growth, while protecting its heritage and keeping the IMpleMeNtatIoN edge and ‘grit’ for which the area is known. The Karangahape Road Plan has been developed Figure 1: Relationship between the Karangahape Plan (place-based plans) in response to the City Centre Masterplan and the and other strategies and plans of Auckland Council. local opportunities it identifies. Figure 2: Relationship between the Area Plan and other strategies and plans of Auckland Council.

20 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 Ōtara-Papatoetoe Area Plan November 2014 12 By way of the Annual Plan process and the review of the THE LONG TERM PLAN Local Board Plan, Waitematā Local Board will ensure that The Karangahape Road Plan will inform the development the projects and initiatives identified in the Karangahape of the next Long Term Plan (LTP) 2015-2025 funding Road Plan are considered, and included where possible, cycle. The Long Term Plan is council’s main budgetary for delivery and implementation. tool that combines all council and Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) funding across Auckland over THE PROPOSED AUCKLAND a ten‑year period. Essentially, the LTP is Auckland Council’s to-do list. It implements the Auckland Plan, UNITARY PLAN and includes projects and initiatives identified within the Local Board Plan. Please read Section 8, Implementation The Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan, notified in Strategy for information on the Long Term Plan. September 2013 and prepared under the Resource Management Act 1991, will be the council’s main land‑use planning document setting the regulatory WAITEMATĀ LOCAL BOARD AND YOUR VOICE framework for the Karangahape Road Plan. It will FOR YOUR replace the district and regional plans of the former COMMUNITY ANNUAL PLANS councils in Auckland.

The Waitematā Local Board Plan is developed every three Karangahape Road is zoned ’City Centre’ under the years and sets out a vision, key priorities, projects and Unitary Plan – see Map 5. The City Centre zone and initiatives for delivery in the Waitematā Local Board area land-use opportunities provided in the Proposed Auckland over a three-year period. The Local Board Plan is reviewed Unitary Plan for Karangahape Road form the basis for every three years and the projects and initiatives change the actions in this plan. The Unitary Plan’s objectives, according to priority areas and outcomes emphasised policies and rules will help implement the Auckland Plan. in the strategies listed above. The Karangahape Road Plan does not seek to challenge The Waitematā Local Board Annual Agreement the ongoing Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan process, plan (that forms part of the Annual Plan) allocates funding changes, nor notices of requirement for the City Rail Link to key projects and initiatives each year according to the currently underway. Decisions made on these statutory priority areas and outcomes sought by the Local Board. plans will influence the direction of the plan over the next 30 years. The Karangahape Road Plan identifies actions and projects delivering the directions set out in the Auckland Plan, which are also influenced by key local aspirations.

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 21 e iv Dr ral M ay o WAITEMATĀ CITY FRINGE

Howe Street Greys Avenue LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Pitt Street Pitt ACTION PLAN Queen Street The Waitematā City Fringe Local Economic Development Symonds Street Street Action Plan has been developed to complement and un eto support Auckland Council’s key strategic documents, Hop including the Auckland Plan and Auckland’s Economic Development Strategy. The Action Plan was approved by the Waitematā Local Board in March 2014 and has

P now moved into an implementation phase. o ns Karangahape Road Grafton Bridge on The city centre fringe represents a significant proportion b y R of the region’s economy. It accounts for 9.5 per cent oa d of Auckland’s employment or 61,000 jobs. The city fringe includes six business improvements districts/business associations, including Karangahape Road. Newton Road The key objective of the action plan is to create a framework to guide local economic development

t actions in the city centre fringe of the Waitematā e t e r e Local Board area for the next 3-5 years. t e r S t n S The Waitematā City Fringe Local Economic Development Great North Road e s e d u Action Plan complements the Karangahape Road Plan n Q o r by way of a partnership approach. Auckland Council, key e m p y public sector organisations and business associations, p S U such as the Karangahape Road Business Association Map 5 Single house City centre Public open space - Conservation Special Purpose Proposed Unitary Plan Zoning (also known as the K’Road Business Association) will Mixed housing urban Town centre Public Open Space - Informal recreation Karangahape Road Precinct work closely with the private sector to deliver the Action Scale 1:10,000 @ A4 Mixed housing suburban Mixed use Public open space - Community Study area boundary Plan’s initiatives and projects conducive to the economic 0 100 200m Terraced housing A apartment buildings Public open space - Sport and active recreation Public open space - Civic Spaces development aspirations of the Karangahape Road area.

Map 5: Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan zoning. Source: Auckland Council, 2014.

22 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 e iv Dr ral M ay o WAITEMATĀ CITY FRINGE

Howe Street Greys Avenue LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Pitt Street Pitt ACTION PLAN Queen Street The Waitematā City Fringe Local Economic Development Symonds Street Street Action Plan has been developed to complement and un eto support Auckland Council’s key strategic documents, Hop including the Auckland Plan and Auckland’s Economic Development Strategy. The Action Plan was approved by the Waitematā Local Board in March 2014 and has

P now moved into an implementation phase. o ns Karangahape Road Grafton Bridge on The city centre fringe represents a significant proportion b y R o of the region’s economy. It accounts for 9.5 per cent ad of Auckland’s employment or 61,000 jobs. The city fringe Karangahape Road looking east. includes six business improvements districts/business associations, including Karangahape Road. Newton Road The key objective of the action plan is to create a framework to guide local economic development t actions in the city centre fringe of the Waitematā e t e r e Local Board area for the next 3-5 years. t e r S t n S The Waitematā City Fringe Local Economic Development Great North Road e s e d u Action Plan complements the Karangahape Road Plan n Q o r by way of a partnership approach. Auckland Council, key e m p y public sector organisations and business associations, p S U such as the Karangahape Road Business Association Map 5 Single house City centre Public open space - Conservation Special Purpose Proposed Unitary Plan Zoning (also known as the K’Road Business Association) will Mixed housing urban Town centre Public Open Space - Informal recreation Karangahape Road Precinct work closely with the private sector to deliver the Action Scale 1:10,000 @ A4 Mixed housing suburban Mixed use Public open space - Community Study area boundary Plan’s initiatives and projects conducive to the economic 0 100 200m Terraced housing A apartment buildings Public open space - Sport and active recreation Public open space - Civic Spaces development aspirations of the Karangahape Road area. Karangahape Road looking west.

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 23 6. THE CITY RAIL LINK PROJECT (CRL) Beresford Square Entry

DIRECTING AND MANAGING The City Rail Link is the top priority The City Rail Link project will double the capacity transport project for Auckland, with of the rail network by making Britomart two-way and CHANGE WITH THE FUTURE a targeted completion date in 2021. connecting the network. This will enable more frequent CITY RAIL LINK STATION AT trains with shorter travel times in the network. Future Mercury Lane Entry The City Rail Link is a major urban transformation KARANGAHAPE ROAD project that will significantly improve the Auckland rail The construction of the City Rail Link will take about network and establish an integrated transport network 5-6 years to build. Auckland Council had intended that The City Rail Link project will establish a new train station in Auckland. Comprised of a 3.4 kilometre underground construction commence in 2016, with completion due at the top of Beresford Square, near the Pitt Street Platform Level passenger railway running between Britomart and in 2021. In June 2013, Central Government agreed and Karangahape Road junction. The new train station Mt Eden station, this project will see a new station to fund half of the project costs but requested a delay platform will be approximately 33 metres below ground. established at Karangahape Road. to the start of construction until 2020. Auckland Council and Auckland Transport is continuing to work to the The proposed City Rail Link and train station will Both the Auckland Plan and City Centre Masterplan place current timeframe for completion by 2021. have a positive impact on the future development a particular emphasis on the importance of delivering the and growth of the Karangahape Road area. It provides City Rail Link and proposed new stations. an opportunity to improve the Karangahape Road area for all people living, working, and investing in the area, as well as visitors to the area. This will mean protecting and enhancing the things that people value, including:

• the unique character and heritage of the area • high quality public infrastructure and private development within the area, and • a more pedestrian and cycle friendly, accessible and vibrant place that cater to the needs of the community and is a prosperous part of the city. This plan provides a unique opportunity to transform Karangahape Road and maximise the opportunities available for development by the city centre land use zone in the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan surrounding the new train station. Auckland Rail Network with City Rail Link. Source: Auckland Transport, 2014.

24 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 Beresford Square Entry

DIRECTING AND MANAGING CHANGE WITH THE FUTURE CITY RAIL LINK STATION AT Future Mercury Lane Entry KARANGAHAPE ROAD The City Rail Link project will establish a new train station at the top of Beresford Square, near the Pitt Street Platform Level and Karangahape Road junction. The new train station Karangahape Road Station based on the current concept design. Source: Auckland Transport, 2014. platform will be approximately 33 metres below ground. Such opportunities are available in: This proposed growth and increase in floor area could The proposed City Rail Link and train station will see over 4,000 new residents and workers to the area. have a positive impact on the future development • greater development capacity and height away from Development Capacity – Karangahape Road station platform. and growth of the Karangahape Road area. It provides the ridgeline, especially the areas to the south and The benefits of a new train station at Karangahape Source: Auckland Transport, 2014. an opportunity to improve the Karangahape Road area west of Karangahape Road Road will also be enjoyed by neighbouring areas such for all people living, working, and investing in the area, as Newton, Great North Road/Arch Hill, Ponsonby • converting office buildings into residential apartments, as well as visitors to the area. This will mean protecting and Ponsonby Road, Freemans Bay/Howe Street particularly near areas of public open space, as already and enhancing the things that people value, including: and the city centre. seen in Hereford and Howe Streets, such as the sites • the unique character and heritage of the area fronting Queen St adjacent to Myers Park These areas will be ripe for residential and business • high quality public infrastructure and private • converting the upper levels of commercial buildings growth over the next 30 years. New investment and development within the area, and on Karangahape Road (many of which have character development in this area will see more people living, value) to residential use. working and travelling in the Karangahape Road area • a more pedestrian and cycle friendly, accessible and that will benefit rail patronage and peoples proximity vibrant place that cater to the needs of the community The City Centre Masterplan (2012) identified that to the station. and is a prosperous part of the city. by maximising the development potential and growth When built, the City Rail Link and new station This plan provides a unique opportunity to transform opportunities available in the area in response to the at Karangahape Road will promote significant positive Artistic impression of the interior of Karangahape Road station platform. Karangahape Road and maximise the opportunities new train station, an initial estimate of potential benefits and new opportunities for people to access Source: Auckland Transport, 2014. available for development by the city centre land use growth in net floor area along Karangahape Road for and take-up in the area. zone in the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan surrounding commercial, residential and civic/arts developments the new train station. could be approximately 126,000m².

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 25 7. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE – ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES

The construction of the motorway network, limited heritage protection, and building heights restricted by volcanic view-shafts towards Mt Eden, have all impacted on the area’s form and shape over the past 50 years.

Nevertheless, there remains a distinctive, established built form and social fabric in Karangahape Road that offers ample development and enhancement opportunities. The unused former Nelson Street off-ramp. An adult entertainment premise on Karangahape Road. Photo: Theo Leach. These character elements are a part of the urban environment that is difficult to recreate or actively plan Karangahape Road over bridge crosses over the Central such as Ponsonby, Great North Road and Newton for. Future change in the Karangahape Road area on the Motorway Junction to take advantage of the proximity to a new train fringe of the city centre will mean more people living station in Karangahape Road area • grow linear Karangahape Road into a ‘hub’ that in and using the area, more jobs, and a wider range can be focused around the future train station; there • balancing affordable spaces for businesses including of services, shops and public spaces. is scope for the streets behind Karangahape Road the creative industries, to grow and flourish while In planning for the future, this plan provides to provide a complementary role for movement, new development takes place opportunities to build on an already interesting and development and function to better support the • maintain the rich mix of activities at Karangahape vibrant place to work, live and visit. Karangahape Road main road along the ridge Road, both day and at night serves a multitude of functions and identities. Change also • activating and maintaining Karangahape Road’s street • improving bio-diversity and connections to local presents challenges that need to be carefully managed, and retail frontages including arcades and through-site parks and open spaces such as traffic and parking, impacts on local and existing links to complement the street network businesses and residential properties, and maintaining the • creating a more people-friendly and welcoming creativity, character and heritage of Karangahape Road. • redeveloping under-utilised and under-developed sites environment in the Karangahape Road area for high-quality housing • making it easier, more attractive and safer to walk Some of these key opportunities to be explored include: and employment generation and cycle by improving the local street network and • addressing the ‘disconnect’ between the west and east • the City Rail Link provides the opportunity for pedestrian environment; where possible, opening areas of Karangahape Road, particularly where the residents and businesses of neighbouring suburbs and creating new connections

26 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 Art in Karangahape Road. West end of Karangahape Road. Photo: Karangahape Road Business Association.

Karangahape Road over bridge crosses over the Central such as Ponsonby, Great North Road and Newton • improving personal safety and security for residents, ensure that new development is built with respect Motorway Junction to take advantage of the proximity to a new train workers and visitors in the Karangahape Road area, for the traditional development in small lots with station in Karangahape Road area particularly in side streets, Myers Park, Symonds Street narrow frontages in the area • grow linear Karangahape Road into a ‘hub’ that Cemetery and other public spaces can be focused around the future train station; there • balancing affordable spaces for businesses including • foster the diversity and richness of Karangahape is scope for the streets behind Karangahape Road the creative industries, to grow and flourish while • protecting and enhancing the historic and cultural Road, especially the various communities, ethnic to provide a complementary role for movement, new development takes place heritage of the area, including key views from the groups and personalities that have become a part of the Karangahape Road heritage and character; development and function to better support the • maintain the rich mix of activities at Karangahape ridgeline to the waterfront and volcanic maunga over‑designing and over-planning is a risk to this main road along the ridge Road, both day and at night Inside St Kevin’s Arcade. Photo: Jay Farnworth. • instigating new uses and activities for scheduled aspiration • activating and maintaining Karangahape Road’s street • improving bio-diversity and connections to local buildings that can increase their profile in the • celebrating the City’s Māori identity as a unique point • aligning key projects and improvements to the and retail frontages including arcades and through-site parks and open spaces streetscape and area Karangahape Road area with the development and links to complement the street network of difference • creating a more people-friendly and welcoming • maintaining the variety that the small lot subdivision delivery of the City Rail Link and new train station • the City Rail Link will provide a portal for visitors, • redeveloping under-utilised and under-developed sites environment has enabled along Karangahape Road; this is a strong at Karangahape Road. businesses and residents to experience Karangahape in the Karangahape Road area for high-quality housing characteristic of the area and should continue • making it easier, more attractive and safer to walk Road. Maximise the level of activity, vibrancy and To realise these and many other opportunities, the and employment generation to be part of its development and cycle by improving the local street network and creative reach that this will provide for Karangahape Karangahape Road Plan has identified six key moves and • the City Rail Link provides the opportunity for pedestrian environment; where possible, opening • attracting new businesses and retail uses to support Road community to the city centre and wider a number of actions and projects in the following sections residents and businesses of neighbouring suburbs and creating new connections a changing and growing population; where possible, Auckland region of the plan that will achieve these desired outcomes.

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in the Karangahape Road area. Some of these actions will be easy to implement and r e p others will require a new way of thinking about Karangahape Road and the role it plays p U Pitt Street and Karangahape Road intersection. Photo: Blair Hastings, f16photography. within the Auckland City Centre. The City Rail Link will be a key driver and catalyst for some of this change. The timing and delivery of the plan’s outcomes, actions and projects This desire is shared by the partners who have contributed over the next 30 years will need to be worked out and will require a collaborative ´ to developing this plan and contributing to achieving the vision approach between the community, mana whenua, developers, private landowners, of becoming the world’s most liveable city. Auckland Council and the wider family of Council Controlled Organisations. 0 50 100 200m

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Showcase the Karangahape Road area as the creative, edgy fringe of the city 1 centre

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Showcase the Karangahape Road area as the creative, edgy fringe of the city 1 centre

Protect, enhance and celebrate Karangahape Road’s historic and cultural 2 heritage, biodiversity and vibrancy Provide safe and convenient connections in and through the Karangahape Road 3 area Improve and develop an integrated network of civic and public open spaces in the 4 Karangahape Road area 5 Create a safe and enjoyable environment to live, work and play Promote the City Rail Link station at Karangahape Road as the catalyst for new 6 investment and growth in the area e iv vDr ral M ay o

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Symonds Street vStreet un Retail along Karangahape Road. Outside Beresford Square on Pitt Street. Inside St Kevin’s Arcade. eto Hop KEY MOVE 1 – SHOWCASE THE KARANGAHAPE There are also opportunities for development to occur without significantly altering ROAD AREA AS THE CREATIVE, EDGY FRINGE the feel of the area along the ridgeline, which is further constrained by viewshaft protection in the east. P o OF THE CITY CENTRE ns Karangahape Road Grafton Bridge on How this can be achieved over the next 30 years b y vR Karangahape Road’s point of difference as the creative and edgy o • the City Rail Link will be a catalyst for new development in the area providing new ad quarter of Auckland can be built upon to successfully guide and opportunities shape the future of the area. • work with Karangahape Road Business Association, local businesses, and Iwi to create a vital and viable retail and entertainment environment in the Karangahape Road area Newton Road Why this needs to be achieved • work with Karangahape Road Business Association, members of the creative Karangahape Road is home to a diverse range of businesses, entertainment, retail, food, community and Iwi on ways to retain and maintain creative industries and spaces creative, and other industries to complement the diverse population. t e t within the Karangahape Road area in order to support the creative sector e r e t e In the future, Karangahape Road will continue to be a vibrant entertainment and retail S r • continue to support the brand and marketing of Karangahape Road through the v t n S hub, increasingly home to a diverse range of businesses including creative industries, Great North Road e s Business Association, and ATEED strategies (ATEED stands for Auckland Tourism, e d u start-ups, and office spaces (see map 7). n Events and Economic Development; a Council-Controlled Organisation) Q o r e m New commercial development will balance with the desire to provide spaces for creative • re-introducing and encouraging creative retail and/or “pop up dining bays” and “food p y p S industries and for the growing residential population. truck bays” in select locations in the Karangahape Road area, such as the Karangahape U Use new and existing public spaces as Connect people to city centre and Key retail frontages and heritage Map 7 Road over-bridge There are opportunities for further development in the western and southern portions focal points neighbouring suburbs protection along the ridgeline Local Development

of Karangahape Road but the bridge over the Central Motorway Junction divides • encourage non-alcohol based businesses operating into the evening such as later Activate bridge with activities to reconnect the two Potential for new, integrated Scale 1:10,000 @ A4 sides of Karangahape Road redevelopment View points Study area boundary Karangahape Road into two separate areas. trading hours, night markets and youth activities. 0 100 200m

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P o ns Karangahape Road Grafton Bridge on b y vR Karangahape Road’s point of difference as the creative and edgy o ad quarter of Auckland can be built upon to successfully guide and shape the future of the area.

Newton Road Why this needs to be achieved Karangahape Road is home to a diverse range of businesses, entertainment, retail, food, creative, and other industries to complement the diverse population. t e t e r e t e S r In the future, Karangahape Road will continue to be a vibrant entertainment and retail v t n S hub, increasingly home to a diverse range of businesses including creative industries, Great North Road e s e d u start-ups, and office spaces (see map 7). n Q o r e m New commercial development will balance with the desire to provide spaces for creative p y p S industries and for the growing residential population. U Use new and existing public spaces as Connect people to city centre and Key retail frontages and heritage Map 7 Proposed New Station There are opportunities for further development in the western and southern portions focal points neighbouring suburbs protection along the ridgeline Local Development of Karangahape Road but the bridge over the Central Motorway Junction divides Activate bridge with activities to reconnect the two Potential for new, integrated Scale 1:10,000 @ A4 sides of Karangahape Road redevelopment View points Study area boundary Karangahape Road into two separate areas. 0 100 200m

Map 7: Local Development.

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 31 Changes to rules around the seismic strengthening of buildings and attendant expense to owners will have an impact in areas where heritage buildings exist.

The area is home to a strong and diverse community, and culturally has been home to a range of ethnicities and arts. This is reflected in the number of art galleries, creative spaces, specialist shops and restaurants, as well as the bars, musical venues, and red light areas.

This cultural mix defines the Karangahape Road brand and, as part of Auckland’s creative economy, acts as an attractor for other creative businesses and start-ups, as well as being Wall art on Cross Street by artist Mica Still. Photo: Karangahape Road Business Association. St Kevin’s Arcade on Karangahape Road. a point of difference for retail from the remainder of the city. Being on a ridge, Karangahape Road offers incredible views out to the harbour, KEY MOVE 2 – PROTECT, ENHANCE AND waterfront, volcanic landscape and city centre urban environment. CELEBRATE KARANGAHAPE ROAD’S HISTORIC The volcanic view shafts towards Mount Eden also pass over the eastern side AND CULTURAL HERITAGE, BIODIVERSITY AND of Karangahape Road. They are an integral part of maintaining the visibility and identity VIBRANCY of Auckland’s volcanic cone network. Karangahape Road is shaped by a rich and diverse cultural These viewpoints should be retained, enhanced and promoted where possible for people and built history. Balancing history with any future change to enjoy the surrounding scenery and landscape of Auckland. will be key to maintaining the vitality of the area. How this can be achieved over the next 30 years Why this needs to be achieved • pursue options for formal protection of the historic character and buildings, Karangahape Road is a site of historical importance for Iwi, the place where Hape called individually and as a whole, in the Karangahape Road area down a karanga to his fellow settlers. Later the ridgeline was an important travel route • investigate ways to celebrate and preserve important public viewpoints for mana whenua and then settlers with horses, before becoming an upmarket shopping looking onto the waterfront, Auckland harbour, volcanic landscape and city district. The construction of the Central Motorway Junction severed Karangahape Road centre urban environment from the inner suburbs and split the road in two, slowing development and leading to a period of decline. • provide support for Māori community development projects that enable mana whenua to achieve their social and economic aspirations in the area One of the positive outcomes of this halting of development is that it has saved a diverse • implement the public art policy to identify and develop public art for the area range of heritage buildings, providing a unique opportunity to protect a largely intact collection of buildings embodying a cross-section of Auckland’s history. Protecting these • work with and help organisers build on key events that already take place in the buildings will help to preserve this history and will work as an attraction for people area and, where appropriate, encourage development of new events that promote working and living within the area (see map 7). Karangahape Road looking south-west. Karangahape Road’s identity, businesses and creative, edgy character

32 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 Changes to rules around the seismic strengthening of buildings and attendant expense • develop and implement temporary and permanent place-making projects throughout to owners will have an impact in areas where heritage buildings exist. the area that reference and include Te Reo Māori stories and heritage sites creatively. This could be in the form of and not limited to public realm improvements, installation The area is home to a strong and diverse community, and culturally has been home of public art and events to a range of ethnicities and arts. This is reflected in the number of art galleries, creative spaces, specialist shops and restaurants, as well as the bars, musical venues, and red • investigate use of public areas such as Myers Park or other underutilised public light areas. spaces for community festivals, events, outdoor fitness/dance classes and/or art and temporary public art This cultural mix defines the Karangahape Road brand and, as part of Auckland’s creative • support and celebrate the Fan Trail leading to Eden Park. economy, acts as an attractor for other creative businesses and start-ups, as well as being a point of difference for retail from the remainder of the city.

Being on a ridge, Karangahape Road offers incredible views out to the harbour, waterfront, volcanic landscape and city centre urban environment.

The volcanic view shafts towards Mount Eden also pass over the eastern side of Karangahape Road. They are an integral part of maintaining the visibility and identity of Auckland’s volcanic cone network.

These viewpoints should be retained, enhanced and promoted where possible for people to enjoy the surrounding scenery and landscape of Auckland.

How this can be achieved over the next 30 years • pursue options for formal protection of the historic character and buildings, individually and as a whole, in the Karangahape Road area • investigate ways to celebrate and preserve important public viewpoints looking onto the waterfront, Auckland harbour, volcanic landscape and city centre urban environment • provide support for Māori community development projects that enable mana whenua to achieve their social and economic aspirations in the area • implement the public art policy to identify and develop public art for the area • work with and help organisers build on key events that already take place in the area and, where appropriate, encourage development of new events that promote Karangahape Road’s identity, businesses and creative, edgy character Fringe Festival 2013. Photo: Laura Forest Photography.

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 33 KEY MOVE 3 – PROVIDE SAFE AND CONVENIENT Investment in the public realm is an important way of addressing some existing issues in the areas (such as quality of footpaths, safety, lighting) whilst also signalling to the CONNECTIONS IN AND THROUGH THE market that the area is of community value and private investment is welcome. KARANGAHAPE ROAD AREA Improvements to public spaces and connections will unlock the potential and The Karangahape Road is a key conduit, connector and attractiveness of sites for redevelopment and reinforce the change coming to the area destination within the city centre. Providing safe and due to the arrival of a future City Rail Link station. convenient connections for all transport modes is vital Karangahape Road will continue to develop as an important connector for pedestrians to perform both this role and to the amenity of people and cyclists, while maintaining its role as an important public transport node for buses travelling through and in the Karangahape Road area. and, in the future, rail.

Why this needs to be achieved Karangahape Road is an important connector between Ponsonby, Great North Road, Newton, and Grafton however Karangahape Road is also home to 3 of the 100 highest‑risk intersections in the country.

Feedback on the plan has also suggested that, although the road is a major commuter cycling route, cyclists feel unsafe in this area and this is limiting the number of people who choose to cycle.

New developments in Ponsonby and the completion of the Karangahape Road rail station will increase pedestrian numbers passing through the area.

Addressing pedestrian and cyclist safety along and around Karangahape Road is vital to the vibrancy and future development of the area (see maps 7 and 8).

Potential cycle lanes along key routes, connections to the Grafton Gully Cycleway at Upper Queen Street, and the development of the old Nelson Street on-ramp as a pedestrian and cycling link to the western central city will improve the safety and amenity of these modes. Bike parking on Karangahape road. Grafton Gully cycleway.

34 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 Grafton Gully Cycleway. Cyclist on Karangahape Road and Howe Street intersection. Photo: Adele Krantz.

How this outcome can be achieved the Universities and Arch Hill by supporting the current public transport infrastructure through a positive public realm, and planning ahead for the introduction of the • focus on pedestrian safety as a priority, including pedestrian crossing improvements rail network and more space and priority given to pedestrians • supporting new connections to restore a grid layout and reduce dead-end streets, • focus on cycle safety as a priority, with improved cycle facilities along key routes, such as between Cross and East Streets, and promoting existing connections including the provision for cycle lanes • improve management and location of taxi ranks in the area, including signage • investigate opportunities for speed reduction and traffic calming measures in the and operational times. Karangahape Road area • investigate and undertake improvements to pedestrian and cycle connections to the City Centre and neighbouring suburbs such as Newton, Grafton, Ponsonby,

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Pitt Street Pitt Queen Street Enhancing existing and future use of civic and public open Symonds Street spaces, improving existing connections and creating new links nvStreet to u with the public realm will lead to an integrated network of civic ope H and public open spaces for people to access and use in the Karangahape Road area.

P Why this needs to be achieved o ns Karangahape Road Grafton Bridge on Civic and public open spaces provide places for people to gather, relax, and socialise, b y vR as well as take a break from the busy city. They also provide opportunities for biodiversity o ad to flourish and create gathering spaces for activities and events.

In Karangahape Road, there are a number of existing civic and public open spaces in the

Newton Road area. However, it is perceived that many of these spaces are underutilised, hidden away, and lacking in connectivity with the street network.

There is also a need for better connections between existing open spaces and

t e improvement of the civic and pedestrian spaces that line the streets and in public realms. t e r e t e S r v t Myers Park is one important and historical green space in the area. The location and n S Great North Road e s topography of the park situated away from the street network and behind buildings has e d u n Q made it feel enclosed and unsafe for users. o r e m p y Improving visibility and connectivity between Myers Park, Symonds Street Cemetery and p S U other open spaces in the area can increase use of the parks as well as promote alternative Map 8 Proposed New Station Improved streetscape, pedestrian and cycle Provide and support cycling infrastructure Child friendly places Movement routes for walking and cycling into and out of the city (see maps 7 and 8). amenity along key corridors and spaces Scale 1:10,000 @ A4 Improved intersections Improved cycling and pedestrian connections Promote through site links Creating a better connected street network 0 100 200m

Map 8: Movement.

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KEY MOVE 4 – IMPROVE AND DEVELOP AN Improvements to the public realm, civic and open spaces will provide a welcoming and friendly space for families and children.

Howe Street INTEGRATED NETWORK OF CIVIC AND PUBLIC Greys Avenue OPEN SPACES IN THE KARANGAHAPE ROAD AREA Karangahape Road is a destination for workers and visitors as well as a home to residents. With the area expected to grow and change over the next 30 years, the

Pitt Street Pitt Queen Street Enhancing existing and future use of civic and public open use and activation of these existing spaces is important while providing opportunities for new spaces, connections and activities to flourish. There are new opportunities Symonds Street spaces, improving existing connections and creating new links nvStreet for local markets, community gardens, and recreation areas to take place in the to u with the public realm will lead to an integrated network of civic ope Karangahape Road area. H and public open spaces for people to access and use in the Karangahape Road area.

P Why this needs to be achieved o ns Karangahape Road Grafton Bridge on Civic and public open spaces provide places for people to gather, relax, and socialise, b y vR as well as take a break from the busy city. They also provide opportunities for biodiversity o ad to flourish and create gathering spaces for activities and events.

In Karangahape Road, there are a number of existing civic and public open spaces in the

Newton Road area. However, it is perceived that many of these spaces are underutilised, hidden away, and lacking in connectivity with the street network.

There is also a need for better connections between existing open spaces and t e improvement of the civic and pedestrian spaces that line the streets and in public realms. t e r e t e S r v t Myers Park is one important and historical green space in the area. The location and n S Great North Road e s topography of the park situated away from the street network and behind buildings has e d u n Q made it feel enclosed and unsafe for users. o r e m p y Improving visibility and connectivity between Myers Park, Symonds Street Cemetery and p S U other open spaces in the area can increase use of the parks as well as promote alternative Map 8 Proposed New Station Improved streetscape, pedestrian and cycle Provide and support cycling infrastructure Child friendly places Movement routes for walking and cycling into and out of the city (see maps 7 and 8). Inside St Kevin’s Arcade. amenity along key corridors and spaces Scale 1:10,000 @ A4 Improved intersections Improved cycling and pedestrian connections Promote through site links Creating a better connected street network 0 100 200m

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 37 How this can be achieved over the next 30 years • the redevelopment of Myers Park and Symonds Street Cemetery can be strengthened by improving way‑finding through signage and by adding new connections to these spaces over the next 30 years, especially through to Myers Park. The two parks will also undergo changes and improvements to the landscape • the re-development of Beresford Square as the entrance to the future City Rail Link station will make it one of the key open spaces in the area and a focal point for the community • investigate creating additional pedestrian links such as between Queen Street and Pitt Street across the southern end of Myers Park to improve access to the Park and into the city • tree planting along Karangahape Road should be in accordance with the Auckland Transport and Auckland Council’s tree planting principles and tree selection criteria, particularly for native planting. A preference for native planting will reference the history of Karangahape Road and provide food for birds and bees.

Beresford Square (pre construction of future City Rail Link).

38 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 How this can be achieved over the next 30 years • the redevelopment of Myers Park and Symonds Street Cemetery can be strengthened by improving way‑finding through signage and by adding new connections to these spaces over the next 30 years, especially through to Myers Park. The two parks will also undergo changes and improvements to the landscape • the re-development of Beresford Square as the entrance to the future City Rail Link station will make it one of the key open spaces in the area and a focal point for the community • investigate creating additional pedestrian links such as between Queen Street and Pitt Street across the southern end of Myers Park to improve access to the Park and into the city • tree planting along Karangahape Road should be in accordance with the Auckland Transport and Auckland Council’s tree planting principles and tree selection criteria, particularly for native planting. A preference for native planting will reference the history of Karangahape Road and provide food for birds and bees. Myers Park. Photo: Jay Farnworth.

Symonds Street Cemetery. Photo: Adele Krantz. Photo: Karangahape Road Business Association.

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 39 KEY MOVE 5 – CREATE A SAFE AND ENJOYABLE ENVIRONMENT TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN KARANGAHAPE ROAD

Everybody within the Karangahape Road area enjoys a safe environment where they can live, work and play.

Why this needs to be achieved Karangahape Road is a vibrant area during both the day time and night time but there are competing demands on the street, some of which are mutually exclusive. Community members and business owners have raised issues around this.

Home to many bars and one of Auckland’s red light districts, Karangahape Road is also Music event in Myers Park. an area of increasing residential settlement.

Conflicts can occur around bar closing times and in side streets, especially involving the consumption of alcohol and other drugs. Concerns have also been expressed about the lack of community facilities such as public toilets, waste bins and adequate street lighting in the area. The lack of such facilities has added to the perception of the area as unsafe, unhygienic and unattractive.

Karangahape Road is home to multitude of personalities and communities. Their safety and the safety of visitors coming to the area are paramount.

Providing basic amenities such as toilets, waste bins and enhanced street lighting will improve the quality of the public realm. All people need to be safe and enjoy this area of the central city during the day and night.

Cafe on Beresford Square. Photo: Jay Farnworth.

40 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 Karangahape Road at night. Photo: Theo Leach. Karangahape Road at night. Wall art by artist Wert159. Photo: Karangahape Road Business Association.

How this can be achieved over the next 30 years • continue to build on relationships, and programmes, and incorporate the needs of residents, workers, visitors and other users of the Karangahape Road area • support the collaborative KBA and Auckland Council Safety Action Plan for Karangahape Road, involving local businesses and the community to address • continue to undertake public reporting, monitoring and compliance in the area issues around anti-social behaviour, safety and security, and provide a clean, safe • safe movement of people in the evening will be encouraged with improved lighting environment. The collaborative Safety Action Plan enables the KBA and Council and safe access to transport options such as secure cycle parking, taxi ranks, and to coordinate activities in partnership with other safety agencies and community public transport stakeholders to address emerging safety and security issues in and around • support the Local Alcohol Policy where this promotes a safer environment through Karangahape Road addressing issues around alcohol sales and consumption • improved provision of public infrastructure including public toilets, rubbish bins, • improve maintenance and regular servicing of public spaces in the area, including improved pedestrian facilities and public spaces. street cleaning, rubbish/litter, graffiti removal, bus-shelters and toilets • improve lighting on side and back streets, laneways and in hot-spots where anti-social • continued support for the Bar Watch Security Patrols and Karangahape Road behaviour takes place Business Association security programme • street furniture and public spaces can be better designed to promote social use and • support Rainbow community and other group initiatives in the area that enhance greater passive surveillance as well as the use of CCTV where appropriate safety, public awareness and identity.

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 41 KEY MOVE 6 – PROMOTE THE CITY RAIL LINK STATION AT KARANGAHAPE ROAD AS THE CATALYST FOR NEW INVESTMENT AND GROWTH IN THE AREA

The new City Rail Link station at Karangahape Road will act as a catalyst to rejuvenate and reinforce Karangahape Road as a prime entertainment, residential and working precinct. It will provide new investment and growth in the area.

View of the back south area of Karangahape Road, Mercury Lane, Central Motorway Junction from Upper Queen Street. Why this needs to be achieved The new City Rail Link and new train station at Karangahape Road has significant regarding development opportunities and their retail potential to meet the objectives benefits in terms of connection to the rest of the city, place-making and development of the City Centre Retail Action Plan opportunities that will change the surrounding area and community (see map 7). • investigate and coordinate opportunities to attract new businesses by working with interested retailers and landowners to understand their plans for retention Promotion of such benefits will see growth and investment in the area. Karangahape and expansion and/or looking to locate in the city centre Road has a strong place identity with its built form, streetscape, social fabric and heritage. It has a point of distinction from other centres around Auckland. • work with the Karangahape Road Business Association to promote the area as a place to shop and do business The City Rail Link will provide a portal for visitors, businesses and residents to experience Karangahape Road, and vice versa for the Karangahape Road community • promote a balanced community by planning and designing for a broad-based to the city centre and wider Auckland region. community including families, singles, couples and seniors • provide quality advice to private sector developers and landowners to determine the How this can be achieved over the next 30 years most beneficial use for sites and to encourage new development to be of a • explore opportunities to capture the benefits of the City Rail Link both during high quality construction and once completed • investigate the delivery of an East West pedestrian connection across Pitt Street • investigate opportunities to market and promote Karangahape Road as a city to facilitate a connection between Myers Park and the City Rail Link station forecourt centre location for new housing and employment growth • investigate streetscape and public realm improvements to improve pedestrian • facilitate coordinated discussions between key landowners and developers amenity and connectivity in the ‘East Street Opportunity Area’.

42 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 FUTURE ARTISTIC IMPRESSION OF KARANGAHAPE ROAD/PITT STREET.

Now, 2014 Future, 2022 FUTURE ARTISTIC IMPRESSION OF WEST END OF KARANGAHAPE ROAD.

Now, 2014 Future, 2022

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 43 9. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE KARANGAHAPE ROAD AREA

Key Moves 1, 4, 5 and 6 will bring opportunities for new development to support the vision for Karangahape Road.

There are a number of potential development sites within the Karangahape Road area with strategic importance to the future of the area (broadly shown on map 9). These development sites could easily deliver on multiple Key Moves and be instrumental in delivering a Karangahape Road that is a safe, well-connected mixed-use community – the colourful entertainment and creative fringe of the city centre.

Six strategic sites have been identified as key sites in the area for their prominence and potential influence within the built environment of Karangahape Road area. Please note that these properties are not Council-owned and the identification of these sites is to indicate some of the future development opportunities which exist in the Karangahape Road area. Map 9: Future development opportunities. To ensure future development sites accord with the vision for Karangahape Road, Council has identified key All visualisations and drawings in this section are artistic urban design principles to guide how the land could impressions and included to give a ‘look and feel’ of the be developed. Council will work with private landowners potential development. The Auckland Design Manual also and developers to encourage them to prepare design contains design and development guidance and outcomes briefs when and if these sites are to be redeveloped. that may be of use.

44 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 THE SIX SITES ARE:

Site 1 • wide range of land uses appropriate on site, with active uses required on the ground floor fronting Karangahape Located at the gateway to the Karangahape Road area, Road and Ponsonby Road. If a new publicly accessible this site has high visibility within the surrounding area. lane is provided at the rear of this site, connecting It is pivotal in marking the start of Karangahape Road through to Hereford Street from Ponsonby Road, then and the start/end of Ponsonby Road, two of Auckland’s active uses are encouraged to face onto the laneway. most iconic streets. Site 2 Guiding principles: A vacant site currently used for car parking. This site has • build to the street edge with active uses and no blank visual prominence within the area because of the curve facades along both Karangahape Road and Ponsonby Road in Karangahape Road. • architecture to have sensitivity to the adjoining Guiding principles: character buildings Key • create a new open space route behind development, • build to the street edge along both Karangahape Road parallel to Karangahape Road, provide active uses onto and Gundry Street the new route • architecture to have sensitivity to the adjoining • landmark location requiring a very high quality building character buildings that signifies the gateway to Karangahape Road • wide range of land uses appropriate on site, with active with architecture that is reflective of the culture and uses required on the ground floor fronting Karangahape heritage of the area Road and the corner of Gundry Street.

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 45 Site 3 Site 4 A vacant site which is to be used during the City Rail This site is required for the development of City Rail Link Link construction period. It has views out towards the and is of significant size. Future change or redevelopment Waitematā Harbour and visual prominence along a key of this site will follow in general accordance with the route into the city centre and the Karangahape Road area. urban design principles in the City Rail Link Notice Guiding principles: of Requirement. • architecture to exhibit sensitivity to the adjoining heritage building (Hopetoun Alpha)

• build to the street edge along Beresford Square with Key active uses at ground floor • consider the potential for new publicly accessible open space to take advantage of west facing views to the Waitematā Harbour • built form to reflect the topography of the site, stepping down the hill towards Hopetoun Street and reflecting the scale of the adjoining heritage building • wide range of land uses appropriate on site, active uses are encouraged on the ground floor fronting Beresford Square and the corner of Hopetoun Street.

46 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 Site 5 This site is of significant size and is highly visible from Upper Queen Street and is considered to sit at one of the‑‘gateways’ to the Karangahape Road area.

Guiding principles: • build to the street edge along Mercury Lane, Canada Street and Cross Street with active uses at street level and no blank facades • reduce the width of the road junction between Mercury Lane and Canada Street, potentially readjusting the property boundary to allow development to define and enclose the streets • explore the potential to maximise building height underneath the volcanic viewshaft controls • high quality architecture and attention to the design and expression of rooflines is required given the visibility of the site from the south • a range of land uses is appropriate on the site, including residential apartments. Active uses should be provided on the ground floor facing Mercury Lane and are encouraged at ground floor along Canada Street and Cross Street. Site 6 Nelson Street Off-Ramp Cycle Way. This is an opportunity to re-purpose a redundant motorway off‑ramp to improve the City’s cycle network and enhance connections to the Karangahape Road area. Guiding principles: • create a safe, high amenity connection for pedestrians and cyclists, connected to the Karangahape Road area.

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 47 10. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

Plan interdependencies and timing Working in partnerships and collaboration The Karangahape Road Plan identifies Auckland Council needs to ensure that the outcomes This plan is not just Auckland Council’s vision for the a number of projects and actions to assist of the Karangahape Road Plan can be successfully achieved Karangahape Road and city centre; it is owned by with the delivery and achievement of the at all levels and, where possible, this has been set in a range of public and private sector organisations. collaboration and alignment with key projects and large The achievement of the actions identified in the six key moves which have been stipulated infrastructure development such as the City Rail Link. implementation plan will depend on collaboration in the preceding sections of the Plan. with key stakeholders and delivery partners and will The City Rail Link is a major infrastructure project that be achieved by: Realising the Plan’s vision and providing for Karangahape will have interim and long term benefits on the transport Road’s revitalisation and growth requires substantial network and Karangahape Road. Where possible, this plan • strengthening links and coordination of projects investment, particularly in infrastructure. has prioritised projects in alignment with the delivery and with internal departments and the Council completion of the City Rail Link and new train station Controlled Organisations. The City Centre Integration The Implementation Plan, contained in the subsequent at Karangahape Road. section of this plan document, outlines a list of projects Group will provide a significant role in delivering this implementation plan and working with key and actions to be delivered, whether the actions are The timeframe for delivery of projects are also influenced stakeholders and delivery partners, including the funded or unfunded (aspirational), the Local Board’s role, by the sequencing and roll out of other catalyst projects, private sector who is the lead or responsible for delivery and the key such as the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan, Long Term stakeholders and partners involved. Plan, Annual Plan/Funding Cycles, Local Board Plan • embracing the co-governance model, in which (3-year review), Council strategies and action plans, Auckland Council works closely with the Waitematā Some actions within this plan document are already development of anchor tenants, and general city centre underway and thus completion dates, delivery Local Board and empowers the Local Board to lead, population growth and economic drivers. partners and resourcing requirements have already advocate and support the delivery of the plan’s aspirations and actions. The Waitematā Local Board been determined. Many new projects and initiatives With regard to statutory planning, this plan has used will play a significant role in realising the future vision are not funded and these will require investment and the City Centre zone as proposed under the Unitary Plan for Karangahape Road. This role may take many forms collaboration. as a foundation to guide the future form and function from direct investment in public works to advocating of development in the Karangahape Road area. The With design requirements, influencing factors for positive changes. (such as public transport studies, investigations etc.) and broad outcomes identified here will help to inform funding in mind, each action within the plan document the objectives and policies for the city centre. These • increasing partnership with the City Centre Advisory has been identified as either an on-going (business will include details on zoning, bonus schemes, height Board to achieve value-added expenditure of the as usual), short term (within 1-3 years), medium term restrictions, view lines, design standards and other land targeted rate and Council funds for projects in the (3‑10 years) or long term (10 years or more) action. use matters. Karangahape Road area. The Advisory Board will select

48 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 key projects to allocate financial support throughout Funding mechanisms Monitoring and review the timeline The Long-Term Plan (LTP) is Council’s main budgetary The implementation strategy is designed to be • partnering with Karangahape Road Business tool, which combines all the Council and Council a living document. It is flexible in order to recognise Association is very important in the delivery of this Controlled Organisation (CCO) funding across Auckland that some actions require further work such as additional plan. In essence, they are critical to the attracting over a ten-year period. consultation, feasibility testing, detailed design, more quality retailers and events, and retaining the a works programme and/or funding. creative industry and business ‘edge’ in Karangahape Some of the proposed actions are already budgeted for Road. The Business Association can also help in the LTP 2012-2022. The LTP 2015-2025 is currently The plan will be subject to formal reviews every three to investigate key actions for improving shop fronts being developed and will be out for public consultation years to include engagement with key stakeholders and incentivising new investment into the area in early 2015. The 2015-2025 LTP will have significant and delivery partners. This review will be undertaken impacts on the prioritisation of projects for Auckland and by Auckland Council and the Waitematā Local Board • Auckland Transport, Auckland Council, and the Karangahape Road. Council investment and funding for and will be aligned with the Long-term Plan (LTP) and New Zealand Transport Agency working together projects in Karangahape Road will be limited over the Local Board Plan processes to allow consideration of any to deliver the Integrated Transport Plan along next three years. While the LTP may amend and change necessary changes to funding and project prioritisation. with transport improvements to the local road the amount of money allocated for the city centre for A next review will take place in 2018 and will allow for and motorway network that travels through the next 10-year period, Council has signalled that the an assessment against progress on the City Rail Link. and connects with the area City Rail Link will continue to remain a critical budget • forming partnerships with mana whenua as part item as part of the LTP future budget. By the time the City Rail Link project is complete and of the Māori Responsiveness Framework (discussed a station has been built at Beresford Square, Council will As the Karangahape Road area is within the city centre in the Auckland Plan) and engaging Māori in realising undertake a full review of the plan to consider progress targeted rate collection area, Auckland Council has the the vision for the area and review actions. This review may involve full public additional opportunity to seek funds from the City Centre engagement with the community and a new plan may Advisory Board for financial support towards specific • engaging and connecting with local community be devised. and social organisations, businesses and projects and aspirations of the plan. residents to continue to be involved in the The Waitematā Local Board will play a key role The Waitematā Local Board along with Auckland Council future of Karangahape Road. in ensuring that the plan’s aspirations and projects are will have a critical role over the next ten years to select followed through from investigation to implementation and prioritise projects for funding in the city centre and over the next 30 years, and in doing so, will make fringe areas. Karangahape Road a desirable place for people to work, live, and play contributing to Auckland’s vision of becoming the world’s most liveable city.

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 49 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Supports key move Project Timeframe Funding Local board role Delivery lead Key stakeholders and partners status 1 2 3 4 5 6 Implementation of the Karangahape Road Safety and Inclusion Plan Ongoing Funded Advocate Auckland Council KBA, NZ Police Implementation of the Homeless Action Plan Ongoing Funded Advocate Auckland Council AT, KBA, NZ Police, City Watch and City Mission Security Response, community Outreach organisations and local churches Implementation of the Karangahape Road Business Association Strategic Plan Ongoing Funded Informer KBA Auckland Council, ATEED, AT and private sector Investigate and implement improvements for pedestrian-prioritised intersections Ongoing Funded Advocate AT Auckland Council in the area (such as and not limited to review of delays, safety, frequencies of lights, barnes dance intersections and removal of sliplanes) Implementation of the City Centre Be Accessible Programme (specifically actions Ongoing Funded Advocate Auckland Council AT, Be. Institute, KBA, community for the K'Road area) organisations and private sectors Implementation of the Symonds Street Cemetery Development Plan, in Ongoing Funded Lead Auckland Council KBA, Friends of Symonds St particular maintenance of graves, and monitoring/survillenance of the cemetery Cemetery Implementation of the Myers Park Development Plan, in particular new playspace Short Funded Lead Auckland Council A wide range of stakeholders and and playground the public have been been involved Implementation of the seismic exemplar project Short Funded Partner Auckland Council KBA and property owners Resolution of appeals to the Notice of Requirement designation for City Rail Link Short Funded Public process AT A wide range of stakeholders and the public have been involved Develop and implement the CCTV policy Short Funded Public process Auckland Council A wide range of stakeholders and the public will be involved Implementation of the Local Alcohol Policy Short Funded Public process Auckland Council NZ Police and private sector Implementation of the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (from proposed Short Funded Public process Auckland Council A wide range of stakeholders and to operative) including the city centre zone, viewshafts, and heritage overlays the public have been involved Develop the Taxi Operations Plan (which includes design, operations and Short Funded Advocate AT Auckland Council and locations of taxi ranks) Taxi operators Implementation of the Great North Road Corridor Management Plan, Short Funded Advocate AT Auckland Council in particular streetscape and traffic management improvements at the junction of Great North, Ponsonby, Newton and Karanahape roads Investigate cycle safety improvements along Karangahape Road including Short Funded Advocate AT Auckland Council, KBA and Cycle the provision for cycle lanes Action Auckland Implement a six month trial of distribution of steel needle depositories/medical Short Funded Advocate Auckland Council KBA, Auckland Council, NZ Police, waste bins at the three public toilet locations in the area: Myers Park, Beresford and needle bin providers Square and Symonds Street

50 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 Supports key move Project Timeframe Funding Local board role Delivery lead Key stakeholders and partners status 1 2 3 4 5 6 Installation of two public art sculptures: outside Rendalls on Karangahape Road/ Short Funded Advocate Auckland Council AT St Kevins Arcade traffic lights and outside Beresford Square Investigate a cycle lane connecting Karangahape Road to Newton/Grafton Gully Short Unfunded Advocate AT along Upper Queen Street Rollout of the new bus service network in 2016, following electrification of the Short Unfunded Advocate AT Auckland Council rail network (part of the implementation of the Regional Public Transport Plan) Implementation of the Myers Park Development Plan, in particular to Stage 2 Medium Funded Lead Auckland Council A wide range of stakeholders and improvements the public have been been involved Completion of the City Rail Link including new train station Medium Unfunded Advocate AT A wide range of stakeholders will be involved Develop a lighting strategy for the Karangahape Road area Medium Unfunded Advocate AT Auckland Council, KBA, and private sector Implement the outcomes of the investigation of cycle lanes and cycle safety Medium Unfunded Advocate AT Auckland Council, KBA and Cycle improvements along Karangahape Road Action Auckland Implement the Taxi Operations Plan Medium Unfunded Advocate AT Auckland Council and Taxi operators Investigate the potential to open a pedestrian link from Pitt Street to Queen Medium Unfunded Advocate AT Auckland Council, Pitt Street Street through the Pitt Street Methodist Church site and Auckland Baptist Methodist Church, Auckland Baptist Tabernacle site Tabernacle, KBA and neighbouring property owners Rollout of the new bus and train service network in 2022 (post implementation of Medium Unfunded Advocate AT Kiwirail and Auckland Council the City Rail Link; part of the implementation of the Regional Public Transport Plan) Investigate and implement a reduced speed zone for the city centre that will Medium Unfunded Advocate AT and NZTA Auckland Council and KBA include the whole length of Karangahape Road Develop and implement a strategy alongside stakeholders such as Auckland Medium Unfunded Advocate Auckland Council AT, ACPL, Auckland Angel Landlords Angel Landlords Trust and property owners to arrange productive short and Trust and private sector medium term and creative use for vacant spaces. Develop and implement the wayfinding strategy and signage network in the Medium Unfunded Advocate Auckland Council City Centre Advisory Board, AT, Karangahape Road area (as part of the City Centre Wayfinding Strategy and and KBA signage irmprovements) Implementation of the Auckland Rainbow Communities Strategic Framework Medium Unfunded Advocate Auckland Council GLBT organisations, community organisations and private sector Install more and larger capacity waste bins in key hot spot areas of night activity Medium Unfunded Advocate Auckland Council AT and Service contractors and main streets including secure recycling and waste bins in public toilets

The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 51 Supports key move Project Timeframe Funding Local board role Delivery lead Key stakeholders and partners status 1 2 3 4 5 6 Investigate and develop a views and roofscapes strategy for the Karangahape Medium Unfunded Advocate Auckland Council Road area Investigate and install public toilets in the Karangahape Road area, in particular Medium Unfunded Advocate Auckland Council AT to replace the Beresford Square toilet that will be removed during construction of the City Rail Link and closed Howe Street toilets Investigate and scope the opportunity to establish urban community gardens Medium Unfunded Advocate Auckland Council KBA, community organisations in the area (e.g. vertical and roof-top gardens) and private sector Create and implement a street frontage activation programme to work with Medium Unfunded Advocate KBA Auckland Council, AT and private landowners to actively promote their street frontages, undertake building sector maintenance, provide shop front grants to improve dilapidated buildings and remove roller shutters Improve all through site links, including Maota Samoan House (238 Karangahape Medium Privately to Advocate Private landowners Property owners, AT and Auckland Road), 295 Karangahape Road link, St Kevin’s Arcade (183 Karangahape Road), be funded & KBA Council Rendells Building (184 Karangahape Road), and Karangahape Road carpark by owners building (overhead walkway, 24 Mercury Lane) Investigate and implement a pedestrian and cycle connection from the Medium Unfunded Advocate NZTA AT and Auckland Council Karangahape Road area to the former Nelson Street off-ramp Undertake improvements to Symonds Street Park and access into Symonds Medium Unfunded Lead Auckland Council AT, KBA and Friends of Symonds Street Cemetery (including the fountain) Street cemetery organisation Implementation of the Symonds Street Cemetery Development Plan, Medium Unfunded Lead Auckland Council KBA, Friends of Symonds St in particular renovations and improvements to historic heritage structures Cemetery and Mana Whenua (stone wall, historic paths), landscaping, wayfinding and signage improvements Implementation of the Waitematā City Fringe Local Economic Development Plan Medium Unfunded Lead Auckland Council ATEED, AT, KBA and private sector (specifically to Karangahape Road area) Develop a public realm strategy for the Karangahape Road area that will include: Medium Unfunded Partner Auckland Council AT, NZTA KBA and private sector - streetscape improvements for Scotia Place, Karangahape Road, Hopetoun Street, Newton Road, Vincent Street, Pitt Street, Mercury Lane, Symonds Street, City Road - investigate a new pedestrian crossing from Hereford Street to Western Park viewing platform and access-way into the park, across Hopetoun Street - investigate a new pedestrian connection between Galatos Street to West Terrace, and - secure bike parking in the area at night Implementation of the City Centre Retail Action Plan (specifically to Karangahape Medium Unfunded Partner Auckland Council ATEED, AT, Waterfront Auckland, Road area) KBA, HoTC, City Centre Advisory Board and private sector Investigate and develop a voluntary scheme for public to use and access toilets Medium Unfunded Partner Auckland Council KBA and property owners in private venues in the area

52 The Karangahape Road Plan 2014-2044 Supports key move Project Timeframe Funding Local board role Delivery lead Key stakeholders and partners status 1 2 3 4 5 6 Investigate and scope opportunities for pop-up activities and temporary public Medium Unfunded Partner Auckland Council AT, KBA, Mana Whenua, art projects in the Karangahape Road area, including: community organisations - public art installations on hoardings and construction barriers and private sector - rainbow painted features at intersections along Karangahape Road - a public art sculpture located on corner of Symonds St/ Karangahape Road that is of historical representation to the former Karangahape Road Partington’s Windmill located here - a public art sculpture on the corner of Great North Road and Ponsonby Road that is of historical representation of the former Te Rimu Tahi (The Lone Rimu) located here, and - any placemaking projects that reference and include Te Reo, Māori stories and heritage sites creatively.

Develop and implement a Commercial Sex Industry Policy Medium Unfunded Public process Auckland Council A wide range of stakeholders and the public will be involved Implementation of the Myers Park Development Plan, in particular building Long Unfunded Lead Auckland Council A wide range of stakeholders restorations and improvements to the Caretaker's Cottage and new connections and the public have been involved Implementation of the Symonds Street Cemetery Development Plan, in Long Unfunded Lead Auckland Council KBA, Friends of Symonds St particular to upgrades to the Anglican and Catholic memorials and streetscape Cemetery and Mana Whenua improvements Implement the Public Realm Strategy Long Unfunded Partner Auckland Council AT, City Centre Advisory Board and property owners Implement the Lighting Strategy Long Unfunded Advocate AT Auckland Council and KBA

Investigate and implement public transport infrastructure improvements, such Long Unfunded Advocate AT Auckland Council and KBA as rearranging bus stops and seating on the Karangahape Road overbridge to improve pedestrian movement Implementation of the Great North Road Corridor Management Plan Long Unfunded Advocate AT Auckland Council

Investigate and undertake detailed design, planning and improvements to the Long Unfunded Advocate NZTA AT and Auckland Council Newton Road overbridge including pedestrian and cycle connections

Abbreviations Timeframes Waitematā Local Board’s role KBA – Karangahape Road Business Association Ongoing Advocate HoTC – Heart of the City Business Association Short (1-3 years) Informer AT – Auckland Transport Medium (3-10 years) Lead NZTA – New Zealand Transport Agency Long (10+ years) Partner Public process

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