Napier Spatial Picture Napier City Council Contents

Prepared for 01 03 Setting the Scene Spatial Picture Napier City Council

Prepared by 1.1 Background 3.1 Shared regional employment Barker & Associates 1.2 How it fits 3.2 Accessible and connected city Document date 1.3 Regional context 3.3 Residential intensification 18 June 2021 (Final) 20 July 2021 (Rev 1) 1.4 Local context 3.4 Evaluation of growth options 1.5 HPUDS 2017 3.5 Recommendations and next steps 1.6 Existing Plans and Strategies 04 Appendices 02 Spatial Analysis A - District Plan 2.1 Stakeholder engagement B - Challenges analysis mapping 2.2 Urban accessibility C - Opportunities analysis mapping 2.3 Influences on growth 2.4 Opportunities for growth

Residential greenfi eld growth This Spatial Picture identiﬁ es Napier’s residential and employment growth opportunities. It pulls together the relevant information Potential greenfi eld expansion around Bayview from Napier’s statutory and non-statutory plans and policies, as well Industrial greenfi eld growth as insights from key stakeholders, and additional spatial analysis Development Constraints undertaken for this project. The Spatial Picture is the ﬁ rst step Residential Intensifi cation in a wider Spatial Plan for Napier and Hastings and will support the City, Town and Local Centres upcoming Napier District Plan review. City Vision & Ahuriri Masterplan outcomes

Lagoon Farm stormwater & ecology outcomes As growth happens, it will be important for Napier to retain the key qualities that make it a great place to live, including its unique Enhanced active travel connections Enhanced green/blue network to support active travel culture, heritage and natural beauty. It will be important for people & stormwater management to have good access to housing, jobs, parks & amenities and be able to Multi-modal shift to function of Gloucester/ Kennedy get around easily. Napier also has environmental conditions that will Rds to support safety, place and intensifi cation inform how and when growth occurs. outcomes Multi-modal corriodors to support urban growth In responding to this, the key recommendations of the Spatial Picture Multi-modal corridors to support movement of goods, are to: services & people into/ out of the Port & Ahuriri

• Better enable and support residential intensifi cation around a clearly defi ned hierarchy of centres, the Gloucester Street/ Kennedy Road / Taradale Road transport corridors, and in high amenity locations. • Recognise and plan for the strategic greenfi eld opportunities at the southern and western extents of Napier. • Continue to provide for industrial activities close to strategic infrastructure and transport in Napier, and identify opportunities for complementary transport, logistics and storage activities.

The Spatial Picture provides conceptual plans for the intensifi cation areas identifi ed, including Taradale and Ahuriri. These show the potential areas for medium and high-density housing and identify supporting transport improvements. From this, the Spatial Picture identifi es priority areas for action and further investigation, including:

• Prioritising structure planning for the southern greenﬁ eld area given the development occurring there now (Te Awa, Riverbend, The Loop & South Pirimai). • Undertaking further structure planning in the western hills to explore development opportunities towards Puketapu. • Working with Waka Kotahi on the port access business case to integrate land use and transport outcomes. • Working with Kāinga Ora to deliver housing, and supporting amenities and infrastructure in Maraenui.

The key next step is to talk to the community about their ideas on the future of Napier, with this Spatial Picture providing a framework for NTS that discussion. Spatial Picture - Napier B&A

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1.0 Setting the Scene Spatial Picture - Napier B&A

Dynamic process of making sense of 1.1 Background our communities Helps to The Spatial Picture is a prelude to a Spatial Plan for Napier A tool to create and and Hastings and identifi es residential and employment growth direct sustain healthy opportunities. It is intended to form a framework for community growth and vibrant engagement on the future growth of Napier as a next step. communities

Strategic & 1.1.1 Brief 1.1.2 Purpose integrated Napier City Council (‘NCC’) has commissioned Barker and The purpose of the Napier Spatial Picture is to co-ordinate development Associates (‘B&A’) to undertake a review of existing plans and existing plans and strategies relevant to Napier’s growth and strategies to inform a Spatial Plan for Napier. This work is in development, assess these against emerging national policy the form of a “Spatial Picture” which pulls together current direction and identify any gaps that may currently exist. statutory and non statutory documents, key stakeholders’ The second half of this report identifi es growth opportunities ideas and concerns, further spatial analysis consistent at a conceptual level, making recommendations for further with national direction and displays spatially, growth work to be undertaken as part of the development of a opportunities to create a picture of what a spatial plan might Spatial Plan for Napier and Hastings, or as a precursor to look like. that if necessary. This includes identifi cation and evaluation These spatial opportunities will be in line with the Regional of potential intensifi cation areas (e.g. medium density Policy Statement as well as new or emerging national residential areas) in more detail in the context of the NPS-UD direction (e.g. the National Policy Statement on Urban requirements. Development (‘NPS-UD’)). This could form part of the evidence base for the District Plan review, and could tie in with wider public consultation on the draft District Plan, which is scheduled for mid-2021. What will the future Spatial Plan look like?

A spatial plan is a blueprint for an area that sets out where and how it should grow and develop over the next 30+ years. Spatial Picture Spatial Plan Delivery It identifi es: Phase 1 (Now) Phase 2 Phase 3 - Identify growth areas - Identify growth areas - Proposed HPUDS review • Existing and future demographic trends - Evaluate and prioritise - Action Plans 2021 - Stakeholder input - Community Engagement - District Plan 2022 • Existing and future urban areas - Consultation in - Test through HPUDS - Long Term Plan 2024- parallel with Draft 2021 review 2027 • Existing and future infrastructure needs District - Potential Regional • Priority areas for investment and action Plan Spatial Plan • Areas to protect and enhance

• Areas subject to constraints – e.g. Natural hazards

• Other strategically signifi cant priorities

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Figure 1: 1.2 How it fits Flow Chart Central Government Direction This document pulls together key high-level RMA / NPS-UD information, analysis and stakeholder insights to create a picture of Napier’s residential and employment growth opportunities. It provides initial recommendations to inform the Spatial Plan Napier Spatial as well as the upcoming District Plan review. Regional Plans Picture Napier City Plans RPS, HPUDS, RSS & Strategies Napier Spatial Plan 1.2.1 Emerging National Direction The Government has been, and is continuing to release new and updated National Policy Statements, which Council’s must give eff ect to through their statutory planning documents and growth strategies. These include: • National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020; • National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management 2020; Policies / District Plan Infrastructure • Upcoming National Policy Statement on Highly Productive Lane (due mid-2021); and Long Term Plan Strategies Review Strategy • Upcoming National Policy Statement on Indegenous Biodiversity (due mid-2021). In the Napier context, read as a whole this national direction is encouraging, and to an extent requiring, growth to occur within the existing urban area, in order to promote improved access between housing, jobs, community services, and open spaces. At the same time, this national direction is seeking to protect versatile soils, freshwater bodies and indigenous biodiversity. This does not preclude greenfi eld development, but it does place a greater emphasis on the role of existing urban areas in catering for future growth. Masterplans Structure Plans Annual Plan Compact and strongly Higher density A range of 1.2.4 Legislative Reform connected urban form residen�al housing choices In February 2021, Central Government set out intended reforms to the Resource Management system. This includes a reapeal of the Resource Management Act 1��1 to be replaced with the Compact andCompact strongly and Compact strongly and Higher strongly densityHigher densityHigher density Figure 2: Hawke’s Bay Regional Policy Statement Objectives A range ofA range of A range of Natural and Built Environments Acts, Strategic Planning Act and Climate Change Adaptation connectedconnected urban form urbanconnected form urbanresiden�al formresiden�al residen�al Act. 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Figure 3: Regional Context Plan

SH5 to Taupō 1.3 Regional Context SH2 and rail to Gisborne

1.3.1 Hawke’s Bay Region 1.3.3 Spatial Infrastructure Hawke’s Bay Region is home to 166, 36� Strategically located in the Napier City area people (201� Census) which is a 10% increase are the Napier Port and Hawke’s Bay Airport. since the 2013 census and a 12.6% increase Both of these sites are well connected and since the 2006 census. 27% of people in the serviced by the State Highway network Hawke’s Bay Region are from Maori decent, in and the rail network. These movement Heretaunga Plains comparison to 16.5% being from Maori decent corridors are critical to the future growth and Sub-Region across NZ. operations of the region’s export and tourism industries. 1.3.2 Economy The Port alone own 70 plus hectares of Hawke’s Bay is well known as a food land across the region and employ over 2�0 producing and processing region. Given this, people. Hawke’s Bay will have slightly less exposure to the COVID-1� recession than the rest of New 1.3.4 HPUDS Zealand. The Heretaunga Plains Sub Region area is Hawke’s Bay comprises 3% of New Zealand’s outlined on the adjacent plan. HPUDS is the total GDP and a compound growth rate of 5% key document informing when and where (2020). Fruit and tree nut growing is identifi ed growth can occur in Napier and Hastings. This by MBIE as being a regional specialisation of strategy is a joint initiative between Napier Napier City Hawke’s Bay, and this industry employs 5,700 City Council, Hastings District Council and employees making it the largest employer in Hawke’s Bay Regional Council to help plan the region. for urban growth on the Plains for the period 2015-2045, taking a long-term view of land- use and infrastructure.

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1.4 Local Context Figure 4: Local Context Plan SH2 to SH5 to Taupō and Gisborne 1.4.1 Snapshot of Napier (Census 201�) rail to Gisborne

62,241 is the 201� 61% of dwellings Aging Population. Napier Fewer families than other House prices increasing. Census population tenured are owned vs has a median age of 42 vs places in NZ. Couples with 40% increase from Bayview count 22.5% are rented NZ’s 37 children make up 36% of the between November 2017 population vs NZ’s 42% and March 2021

77% of people 4�.7% of people Most people live and work in 40% of incoming The Port supports 27,000 drive to work are employed full- Napier (�5% of residents). The passengers are full and part-time jobs in the time and 3.5% are rest travel outside of the area, doing business in Hawkes Bay Region unemployed with the majority traveling to the area Hastings Hastings 1.4.2 District Plan District Ahuriri Napier City Council has begun a review of the • Limited opportunities for commercial or Operative District Plan which is the primary residential intensifi cation in and around tool for managing and directing growth. The the City Centre due to controls designed to Napier City Draft District Plan will need to integrate the protect the values of the Art Deco Quarter; requirements of National Policy Statements and and implement the Future Development Marewa • Increased opportunities for residential and Strategy determined through the HPUDS commercial intensifi cation throughout the review. Fringe Commercial Zone and West Quay Tamatea Key aspects of the operative district plan with Waterfront Zone; Maraenui respect to future growth include: • No clear role or function for the secondary • A single residential zone which includes or tertiary centres outside of the City Greenmeadows some provision for low-scale intensifi ed Centre. typologies (e.g. duplexes and infi ll Enabling and supporting such growth is subdivision) but has the potential restrict a requirement under the NPS for Urban Taradale more intensifi ed housing forms commonly Development and this Spatial Picture will begin developed in other cities around to demonstrate where and how this growth New Zealand (e.g. terraces or walk-up Urban Boundary could occur as a prelude to HPUDS 2021 and a apartments); Napier Spatial Plan. • A number of bespoke residential “character” zones which seek to protect Napier City and enhance variously identifi ed heritage SH2 to and special character features or allow Hastings Boundary more intensive development consistent with the established character; SH50 and rail to Hastings

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Figure 5: HPUDS Context Plan

SH5 to Taupō and SH2 to Legend rail to Gisborne Gisborne

District Plan 1.5 HPUDS 2017 Residential Zones HPUDS 201� - Residential (Zoned or under development) Napier City’s population is now projected to grow by up Bayview to 10,100 under a ‘half medium to high’ growth scenario A Te Awa - 100ha C over the next 20 years. HPUDS had projected growth of B Mission Estate - 134ha approximately 6,000 people over this period. C Parklands - 42ha

D Park Island - 16ha 1.5.1 Residential Growth 1.5.3 Housing Capacity HPUDS 201� - Residential Growth HPUDS identifi ed strong demand for housing The most recent 2020 update resulted in Areas Undeveloped would remain in Napier, with total housing increased demand projections within Napier growth between 2013-201� representing for both brownfi eld (infi ll) and greenfi eld land. A Riverbend - 31ha �% of all housing stock. To address forecast The updated projections identifi ed: B The Loop - 44ha population growth, HPUDS identifi ed that: • 150 dwellings required annually / 1,500 C Bayview - 16ha • ~2,500 houses were needed over the 10 over the short and medium term (10 years) year period to 2027; on greenfi eld sites; and South Pirimai (reserve area) - 64ha • The split of new housing was intended to • 125 dwellings required annually / 1,250 Ahuriri HPUDS 201� - Industrial Growth be 50/50 infi ll vs greenfi eld; over the short and medium term (10 years) Areas Undeveloped on brownfi eld sites. • A total of ~5,000 houses would be needed over 30 years; and These projections are currently being reviewed Napier Business Park Napier and updated for Napier and Hastings as part of Awatoto Industrial (Indicative) • New housing provided must cater to City the latest Housing Assessment. This is due to changing demographics (e.g. smaller be released in July 2021. Initial results suggest Industrial Land Supply household sizes). C that there will be a reasonably signifi cant Industrial Land Zone (Existing) at or 1.5.2 Industrial Growth increase in projected housing demand for B near full capacity Napier. This will mean that Napier is likely HPUDS identifi ed that there was strong D to need more zoned and serviced land for Maraenui Airport Business Parkay View demand for new industrial fl oor space within housing, in areas that are attractive to the the sub-region with 12% growth observed market. A between 2013-2017. HPUDS identifi ed that: B Urban Area 1.5.4 Sub-regional Industrial Land Strategy • Industrial areas in Napier were at or near outline capacity; The Sub-regional Industrial Land Strategy 2020 Taradale reconfi rmed the HPUDS forecasts for industrial • �0-110 ha of industrial land would land of �0-110ha by 2030. However, a key be needed by 2030 across Napier and change recommended in the strategy included Hastings; the need to consider the diff erent servicing and • A long-term shortage of industrial land in location requirements of diff erent industrial Napier was likely; and sectors. In particular, “wet industries” will have SH2 to • 1-3 new regional industrial hubs are a greater reliance on fully serviced industrial Hastings needed. land. The demand for land to support wet industries is forecast to be 25-35ha over the In terms of requirements for commercial land, period to 2030. there is potential to meet increasing demand NTS through intensifi cation but further work is SH50 and rail required. to Hastings

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Figure �: Existing NCC Strategies and Plans Spatial Application

SH5 to Taupō and SH2 to rail to Gisborne Gisborne 1.6 Existing Plans and Strategies

Napier City Council and key stakeholders have developed a number of plans and strategies for diff erent areas and places throughout Napier. The anticipated long, Bayview medium and short term outcomes of these plans and strategies contribute to the Spatial Picture, helping to form an important understanding of the current direction of Napier, and the values its community holds.

City Vision 201� Ahuriri Masterplan 201� Financial Contributions Draft Policy 2021 City Vision, adopted by Council in 2016, is an The Masterplan NCC has allocated $21.4 million Napier City Council has been working on a overarching strategy for Napier city, which over the decade 201�-202� towards restoring - fi nancial contributions policy that aligns with establishes priorities for both the way Council and protecting - the Ahuriri Estuary. Stormwater the District Plan review which may better enable will develop the city, as well as the way in which improvements are a key component of the growth within an �00m walking catchment of a it will do this. Masterplan. number of local centres by discounting fi nancial contributions for smaller units in these areas. Ahuriri Growth in the Hills 2020 Napier & Hastings Sub-regional Industrial Land Strategy 2020 Port Masterplan 201� The structure plans report has essentially determined that the growth options in the hills The strategy forecasts a total additional The Master Plan provides a vision for how they Napier are expensive, produce relatively little yield and industrial land requirement for the combined plan to shape the development of Napier Port City therefore are considered unfeasible for market Napier-Hastings area of �0-110 hectares through over the next 30 years. The plan anticipates driven development in the short term but may to 2030 to largely be accommodated on existing that between 201� and 2027, truck freight become more viable with further westward greenfi eld land. A greater portion of this supply movements through Ahuriri and the Port will expansion and/or the build out of remaining should be provided for within Hastings which increase by 1�7% greenfi eld development sites. has greater land availability that is more Maraenui suitable to industrial needs. The distribution of this land and the activities that locate in them Draft Napier Retail Strategy 2020 should be based on the locational advantages Draft Napier Transport Strategy 2020 The strategy includes several recommendations of individual industrial areas. Urban Area Napier City Council has developed a draft on the spatial distribution of activities across outline Transport Strategy. The vision of NCC’s Napier. This includes ensuring that the City Taradale Transport Strategy is “Napier has a safe, Lagoon Farm Strategy for Future Land Use Centre remains the centre for speciality retail, inclusive and low carbon transport system 2020 introducing a clear heirarchy of centres, designed for the future”. The Strategy includes directing hospitality uses to support key retail Napier City Council has investigated the provision for placemaking initiatives in the City centres, upgraded public spaces to support development of a premier park incorporating Centre, Ahuriri and local centres and identifi es retail, and ensuring the location of large format stormwater management functions, recreation the need to investigate opportunities to retail and trade supplies does not undermine and biodiversity. This strategy signals the increase freight movements via rail. industrial land capacity or key retail areas. SH2 to potential loss of previously signaled future Hastings industrial land in this location. The draft LTP 2021-2024 includes funding towards stormwater projects and development of a regional park at SH50 and rail Lagoon Farm to Hastings NTS

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Figure �: Opportunities Figure �: Challenges

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Ahuriri Ahuriri Hastings Hastings District Napier District Napier 2.1 Stakeholder City City

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Taradale Taradale A preliminary workshop was held with key stakeholders that have a particular interest or investment in Napier’s future growth. The workshop gave stakeholders NTS NTS the forum to discuss what challenges and opportunities they see in Napier in relation 2.1.1 - Opportunities for growth 2.1.2 - Challenges for growth to growth and development. Residential Residential

Schools buses commute between Hastings and Napier for High School Possible development site is outside of the Napier City boundary. The attendees to the workshop included: Children. Cycle lanes and improved wal;kways with higher density living around schools • Internal NCC staff More intensive dedevelopment in the residential zone is diffi cult. • Stradegy Residential and industrial opportunity immediately to the south of Bayview (approx. 50 ha). To be further investigated. Inner city living – high development costs and land prices are not aligned • Ministry of Education with yield enabled by District Plan. • Mana Ahuriri Looking at the fl at land beyond the western hills which is less constrained. • Napier Airport Western Hills development will put pressure on the Taradale schools catchments. However, enrolment capacity is measured by the networks • Napier Port A potential market for development in the Western Hills, including cluster ability to provide for school children, and not by individual schools’ • Dolbel Estate Ltd housing. catchments. • Silver Lakes Trust • Durham Property Investments High demand for retirement living. . Industrial There are conflicts between residential land-use and the port’s operations, • Kāinga Ora Provide a range of residential zones. Medium density around key centres in particular the critical need to maintain the movement functions in and • K3 such as Taradale, City Centre, Ahuriri, Maraenui and Greenmeadows. out of the Port’s operating landholdings. • Wallace Development Company Improve transport options such as pedestrian, cycle and public transport. Freight access to the airport is critical to maintain, this includes connectivity with the Port.

Follow-up meetings have also been 2-3 storey developments considered most feasible to the market currently. held with Kāinga Ora and Mana Ahuriri. Potential to provide for terraces and apartments around centres at this Managing wildlife around the airport is important for airplane takeoff safety. Discussions with mana whenua groups are scale. Industrial also ongoing and information contained Protect truck links. Mainfreight looking for a local hub – 2ha close to the airport and port but supply limited. within this document may need to be The Port’s 30 year plan points out possible tourism growth. Movement and updated further to reﬂ ect these. place outcomes to consider.

There is a focus in the airport masterplan to diversify their surround land use.

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2.2 Urban Accessibility Figure �: Urban accessibility SH5 to Taupō and SH2 to Gisborne Urban accessibility 2.2.1 - Accessibility Analysis is defi ned as people’s This map of the urban area of Napier, describes the higher and lower areas of access to 1 ability to connect common daily services and activities such as jobs, healthcare, schools and supermarkets with people, goods undertaken within a walkable distance of a home aligned with Statistical Area 1 boundaries of and services and the 201� census. In addition, a network analysis was undertaken to determine walking proximity opportunities and to open space (recreation), proximity to a local centre and proximity to a high frequency public thereby engage in transport route/ stop (services every 15min during peak periods). These layers were then 2 economic and social layered on top of each other, and those areas that have the most layers that reach / cover over them are then defi ned as high accessibility and those areas that have the least are defi ned as activity. low accessibility. This analysis is based on existing data and does not consider the implications to future infrastructure investment (e.g. new bus routes or increased service frequency). 3

1 2 3 Ahuriri City Centre City Fringe • Highly accessible • High number of job • Proximity to the 7 to employment opportunities within a city centre and all 6 opportunities along 30min walk amenities/services • Ease of access to the waterfront and in P H P therein H P 5 nearby mixed use and public transport routes • Wide range of retail • Ease of access to light industrial areas amenities and food public transport routes • Limited access to options (Thackeray St, Kennedy social infrastructure • Access to health care Rd and Latham St) and frequent public services and schools and public open • Proximity to high transport space (Nelson Park, quality public open 8 spaces and the McLean Park, Foreshore waterfront Reserve)

4 5 6 Marewa Maraenui Onekawa SH50 and rail • Proximity to the city 9 • Access to medical centre P • Centre encompasses to Hastings centre and convenience-type a New World and • Strategic location retail including Four convenience-type retail along Kennedy Rd Square • Adjoins the Onekawa (key arterial) and ease H P • Location immediately community hub and of access to public around a reserve green space transport • No access to frequent or • Frequent public SH2 to • Convenience-type retail direct bus services to key transport routes Hastings including Four Square employment nodes available along NTS • Access to medical care • Council plans to Kennedy Road and pharmacies establish community • Several schools and centre open spaces in close Legend proximity

7 8 9 Tamatea Taradale Greenmeadows Lower Accessibility • Centre contains H P • Frequent public • Contains a wider range 5min walk to higher 30min walk within 10min 10min walk to an education a PaknSave and of retail amenities, transport routes frequency (30min) highest number of walk to provider. Tertiary (T), High convenience-type retail available along Kennedy convenience-type shops T H public transport jobs WINZ School (H), Primary School (P) • Access to medical care Road • Frequent public and pharmacy • Centre encompasses a H transport routes New World, Four Square, available along • Situated immediately P next to Tamatea Park banks, restaurants, gym, Gloucster Street and takeaways • Encompasses a small • Immediately adjoins medical facility and is Higher Accessibility large extent of public located within a short 10min walk open space at Anderson distance of a number 10min walk to 5min walk to 10min walk to to healthcare Park of educational and a key centre open space a supermarket community facilities including GP or Hospitals

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2.2.2 Lower Accessibility Areas Figure 10: Residential Resource Consents granted between 2005 and 2020 based on Statistical Area 2 extents Accessibility across Napier generally diminishes the greater the distance from Gloucester Street and Kennedy Road and the City Centre. However, these lower accessibility areas also represent where most residential growth has occurred between 2015 and 2020 (refer to Figure 12 above). There is a general need for greater City Centre accessibility to various services and amenities throughout Napier. In particular, the areas identifi ed could benefi t from further investigation to help support Park Island further intensifi cation growth opportunities due to their general proximity to key employment nodes. These areas include: Onekawa A - City Fringe “South“ / McLeans Park While this area is identifi ed as having low accessibility, this is largely due to it being Maraenui located slightly outside of a 10-minute walking threshold from key amenities. Improvements to walking and cycling connections along with the frequency Te Awa and destinations of public transport serving the area would support improved Legend accessibility. In addition, the potential to introduce some supporting commercial Less amenities could make this area more suitable for residential intensifi cation – Taradale especially due to its proximity to an area of high natural amenity in the coastline. B - Pirimai East / Pirimai West More The nature of the existing block/street pattern and the presence of State Highway 2 limits connectivity with important amenities and infrastructure including Anderson NTS Park, Tamatea High School and public transport routes along Kennedy Road. Figure 11: Low accessibility areas Improved physical connections for pedestrians have the potential to greatly improve SH5 to Taupō accessibility and livability in this location. and SH2 to C - Poraiti Flat / Tamatea North / Onekawa West Gisborne F Ahuriri Similar to Pirimai East and West, State Highway 2 causes a high degree of severance which restricts accessibility to services, amenities and infrastructure. A focus on improved east/west connections over State Highway 2 between key destinations including the Tamatea and Onekawa local centres could result in a signifi cant Napier City improvement in accessibility. D - Park Island

This area is currently growing and remains disconnected from established amenities City Fringe and services including schools and local centres. Public transport enhancements D to provide more frequent connections to the City Centre and Taradale along Marewa with improved connections to Tamatea and potentailly provision of its own neighbourhood centre would support higher levels of accessibility. C E - Te Awa A Tamatea This area is currently growing. The proposed Te Awa Shopping Centre will provide Onekawa an improvement in accessibility. Consideration of enhancements to existing Maraenui connections with the City Centre and Maraenui could further enhance accessibility and support greater levels of residential growth. F - Ahuriri / Pandora B

Accessibility in Ahuriri is greatly needed to support the potential growth envisioned E in the area. Much of the area is currently isolated from established social amenities Greenmeadows such as schools and medical facilities due to the signifi cant barrier created by Bridge Street/ SH50, rail corridor and large industrial landholdings. Additional Legend enhancements in public transport to better connect the area with other key employment nodes such as the City Centre and Onekawa would also be benefi cial. Lower Accessibility SH50 and rail to Hastings Taradale Note: Due to Bayview’s isolated location away from the main urban area with limited access to services, infrequent public transport and general distance from major High employment nodes, no detailed accessiblity analysis was undertaken. Accessibility Corridor SH2 to Higher Accessibility Hastings NTS

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Project Figure 11: Inﬂ uences on growth Image Title SH2 to SH5 to Taupō and 2.3 Influences on Growth Gisborne rail to Gisborne Building resilient communities is critical to the future growth and success of Napier and the well-being of its residents. Napier faces multiple environmental challenges that will need to be managed to achieve this. The risks and costs associated Bayview with managing these environmental challenges will look diff erent in each area and will need to be carefully investigated and evaluated

2.3.1 Environmental, social and cultural analysis Social layers • Critical infrastructure to support the Using existing available data, known constraints Port, Airport and regional economy and challenges were mapped. As shown, Napier • Centre zones to be able to support an City is heavily constrained, particularly in relation to increased residential density topography, fl ooding within the urban area and by high quality soils that surround the urban area. • City Centre that caters for residential living The range of challenges that were mapped are based on information made available to B&A to date and 2.3.2 Other notable observations include the following topics: • While nearly 70% of households in Napier and Ahuriri Environmental Hastings live within 400m of a bus route, only 20% have good access to a frequent route. • Soils (LUC) • Road transport carries �5% of the region’s freight, Napier • Flooding City City Fringe while rail accounts for almost all the remaining 5% • Coastal Hazards / Inundation City Fringe South • Areas adjacent to State Highway 2 have much • Steep slopes and soil movement lower accessibility to services and amenities that other areas around Napier. This indicates that the • Sites of ecological signifi cance Onekawa State Highway is causing a level of severance to Cultural these communities. Maraenui • Sites of signifi cance to Maori Greenmeadows • Heritage character • Landscape values

Taradale Legend

Flooding Port/Industry access Urban Area Coastal hazards Steep topography outline Areas of signifi cance to Maori Spatial corridor of high accessibility to social amenities Underutilised centres / areas SH2 to LUC 1-3 soils and employment. May not Hastings support the safety and access of Underutilised city centre Greater NCC investment in more dense population infrastructure needed SH50 and rail Heritage Character to Hastings NTS Outstanding Natural feature State Highway movement of people, goods and services but Sites of Ecological Signifi cance creates a level of severance

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The preceeding analysis in this report has identifi ed four opportunities or approaches to growth that should be considered as part of a package of measures to enable more effi cient land and development markets.

Figure 12: Figure 13: Figure 14: Figure 15: Greenfi eld growth Higher Density Medium Density Medium Density Intensifi cation Corridor growth Centres growth

Legend Residential Industrial Bayview - To be investigated further

Greenfi eld Growth High Density Intensifi cation Growth along the Corridor Growth around the Centres These areas have been identifi ed in previous reports and Ahuriri and the City Centre have been identifi ed by NCC, A corridor pattern emerged through analysis and These high accessibility areas focused around existing through stakeholder consultation. These opportunities face stakeholders and analysis as having the potential for higher engagement that strongly follows the alignment of centres could support medium density living (e.g. terraced a number of constraints related to greenfi eld development densities of residential living due to a combination of Gloucester Street and Kennedy Road. This link is also the housing and some walk-up apartments). This approach in the area, such as high costs to supply critical infrastructure accessibility and high natural amenity (e.g. coastal location). alignment of the higher frequency public bus route that would involve directing growth more evenly across the and are unlikely to be able to support the longer-term While the two areas provide for the access to a wide range of moves between Napier and Hastings. existing urban area with the highest density focussed close growth requirements of Napier by themselves. there may be services, amenities and opportunities, these two areas have to the City Centre and in areas with high natural amenity This opportunity could see medium density (e.g. terraced potential for urban expansion past the western boundary a relatively low population density compared with other such as the coast or adjacent to Napier’s stormwater drain housing and some walk-up apartments) along both sides however this will require engagement with HDC as part of the areas in Napier. Higher density living in these areas is likely network. of the link. The link would need to be enhanced to improve HPUDS review or future regional spatial plan process to be in the form of mid-rise apartments between 3-6 storeys the livability of the area including safety, access, amenity Further fi ne grained analysis into the function of these with additional potential for commercial uses at ground Industrial land supply on greenfi eld sites needs to follow the and well connected and multi modal linkages. Infrastructure centres would be needed to understand the extents of fl oor. current conditions of being located within ease of access off capacity constraints further south along this corridor mean medium density living. This further work would need to the SH network and via the rail link. that initial stages of intensifi cation would be best directed explore the infrastructure needs and their resilience to towards Napier South and Marewa. environmental constraints.

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3.0 Spatial Picture Spatial Picture - Napier B&A

Figure 15: SH5 to Taupō and SH2 to rail to Gisborne Gisborne Regional Employment, 3.1 Shared Regional Spatial Picture Employment

Bayview The major employment nodes of Napier are comprised Opportunity of the City Centre, Taradale, Onekawa, Awatoto and Ahuriri/ Port. The fi rst two being predominantly retail /commercial focused with the later three being the major industrial areas of the City. The core employment functions of these areas are likely to remain moving forward.

3.1.1 Industrial 3.1.2 Retail/ Commercial Airport Business Park Additional greenfi eld industrial land will There is currently no identifi ed role or function be required to support growth in the sub- of centres across Napier outside of the City Ahuriri region. The bulk of this land would be best Centre itself. In line with the recommendations Pandora located within the Hastings District due to of the draft Retail Strategy, Napier may benefi t Napier City a lesser risk of natural hazards and existing from the adoption of a centre hierarchy Lagoon Farm constraints on greenfi eld land within Napier. strategy to protect the role of the City Centre Existing industrial areas within Napier should as the premier centre for specialist retailing be protected and respond to locational and commercial development, to better advantages – such as warehousing and concentrate retail activity to support more logistics in proximity to the Port/ Airport, or vibrant centres, direct commercial growth and wet industry around Awatoto help identify areas more suitable for higher levels of residential intensifi cation. It is likely Taradale There is also the potential to expand provision that retail and commercial growth can largely Awatoto of unserviced industrial land to support the be accommodated through intensifi cation strong demand for container storage in the of the existing centres but there would also region. Any future container storage location be a benefi t in future proofi ng potential should be concentrated around the State expansion of these centres through fl exible Highway/ rail network to provide effi cient zoning provisions to enable a response to any access to the Port and Airport. changes in market demand. Over the short to medium term there should also be a greater focus on moving freight from road to rail. This has the potential to reduce the forecast growth in Truck movements, particularly in Ahuriri, and could help unlock Whakatu Land Port the potential of this area in line with Council aspirations.

Flaxmere Legend

SH50 to SH2 At capacity Industrial zoned land in Napier Main centres

Hastings Potential sites along rail corridor for container storage to meet growing demand Secondary centres

Rail and State Highway - Indicative industrial Industrial land potential (undeveloped) corridor Pandora - Potential loss of industrial land SH51 to SH2. Rail Havelock North Rail corridor SH2 to to Wellington and Wellington Palmerston North NTS

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Figure 1�: 3.2 Accessible and Napier City, SH5 to Taupō and SH2 to Gisborne Spatial Picture rail to Gisborne Connected City

The spatial picture for Napier City pulls together Napier City Council’s existing plans and strategies as well as key stakeholder inputs, and puts them all within the context of national and regional Bayview policy direction informed by an analysis of known constraints and opportunities.

3.2.1 Homes understanding the implications on accommodated within Hastings District. infrastructure – particularly stormwater. Where this is signaled within Napier, it Residential intensifi cation is proposed is located along the strategic transport along the Gloucester Street/ Kennedy With the exception of Bayview, no network to ensure necessary access to road Road/ Taradale Road corridors and key additional greenfi eld development sites and rail connections. urban centres. This is likely to be in the that haven’t already been signaled or form of medium density development (e.g. investigated by the Council have been 3.2.3 Transport terraced housing) although opportunities identifi ed within this work due to the A key component of Napier’s growth for higher density housing (e.g. mid-rise extent of known constraints including moving forward should be to leverage the apartments) are likely to be appropriate in the presence of productive soils, cultural highly accessible nature of the Gloucester areas including the City Centre (and Fringe), signifi cance, the presence of natural Street / Kennedy Road corridor which Ahuriri, Taradale and Onekawa. Maraenui hazards or topographical constraints. provides a frequent, radial public transport also provides a strategic opportunity Further work testing the viability of connection between the City Centre, Ahuriri due to the consolidated landholdings westward expansion of greenfi eld areas several local centres and established of Kāinga Ora. Other areas of large, outside of Napier’s boundaries against residential neighbourhoods. Additionally, consolidated landholdings (e.g. Council identifi ed, but undeveloped, areas should better consideration of frequent orbital owned land, privately owned open spaces) be undertaken to inform a review of Napier City public transport connections to better which may be located outside of main HPUDS. link established residential communities areas identifi ed for intensifi cation also 3.2.2 Centres & Employment with the City’s key employment nodes and Marewa provide opportunties for comprehesnive, addressing the severance caused by State masterplanned developmant at scale. Minimal opportunities for expansion of Highway 2 are seen as key measures to Further work is required on determining industrial land are identifi ed, with the Onekawa supporting growth. Tamatea the extent of these opportunities and expectation that demand will largely be Maraenui

Greenmeadows Legend

Signaled residential greenfi eld Green/ Blue pedestrian and cycle links. City Vision and Ahuriri masterplan - subject to further detailed Picks up on key “proposed” cycle links investment outcomes investigation. under the cycle strategy but ultimately Taradale refers to completing the Napier City Cycle Multi modal corridors which support the Potential greenfi eld expansion Strategy movement of goods, services and people Awatoto around Bayview into and out of the Port and Ahuriri Multi modal shift of Gloucester and Industrial greenfi eld - includes Kennedy Rds to provide greater safety, Urban Area Lagoon Farm outcomes related to container storage opportunities movement and place outcomes to recreation, stormwater management and outline support intensifi cation of this strategic ecology SH2 to Hastings Residential Intensifi cation corridor

Greatly improved cycle and pedestrian Multi modal corridors which support City, Town and Local Centres connections to improve the areas lower the safety, amenity and access of future urban accessibility development within the Western Hills SH50 and rail to Hastings Development constraints (Refer to NTS appendicies)

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Figure 1�: Urban area, Spatial Picture Intensification Refer Figure �� SH5 to Taupō and The examination of existing strategies, discussions with SH2 to Gisborne stakeholders and accessibility analysis indicates that intensifi cation should be focussed in and around existing centres, close to the transport spine of Kennedy Road / Gloucester Street and areas of higher natural amenity. Ahuriri

3.3.1 - Intensifi cation around centres developments such as terraced housing and walk-up apartments. This will help provide much Strategic residential growth opportunities around needed housing choice and opportunities for more key centres have been identifi ed. These include aff ordable housing products. Opportunities for Ahuriri, City Fringe South/ McLeans Park, Taradale, more intensive housing options such as mid-rise Maraenui, Taradale Road/ Onekawa and Pirimai. Napier City apartment buildings also exist in the around the Observations and recommendations around further Refer Figure �� City Centre and Ahuriri – especially those areas with detailed work that could be undertaken as part of high natural amenity in close proximity to the coast. the Spatial Plan are identifi ed overleaf in Figures Consideration of these, and how they would be 20 – 25. City Fringe addressed or managed should be considered as part The majority of the potential residential of more detailed investigations as part of the Spatial Marewa intensifi cation across Napier is likely to be in Plan, District Plan review and any future structure the form of smaller-scale, medium density planning exercises.

Onekawa

Tamatea

Maraenui

Pirimai

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Refer Figure �� Greenmeadows

Left to right; Medium Density (e.g. Terraces, Duplexes, Triplex, Fourplex) High Density (e.g. 3 – 6 storey Refer Figure �� apartment) Mixed-Use Areas (e.g. Mid-rise apartments with ground fl oor commercial)

Legend Refer Figure �� Mixed-use (including high density residential) Green/ Blue pedestrian and cycle links. Picks Taradale up on key “proposed” cycle links under the Napier City Cycle Strategy Residential intensifi cation (Medium density)

SH50 and rail Multi modal shift of Gloucester St, Kennedy Rd to Hastings Residential intensifi cation (High density) and Taradale Rd to provide improved safety, movement and place outcomes to support City, Town and Local Centres intensifi cation of this strategic corridor

Inner City Bus link to improve accessibility for Multi modal corridors which support SH2 to Maraenui, Maraenui East, McLean Park and the the safety, amenity and access of future Hastings emerging/future residential development to development within and potentially beyond NTS the south the Western Hills

Enhanced cycle and pedestrian connections to Multi modal corridors which support the improve the areas lower urban accessibility movement of goods, services and people into and out of the Port and Ahuriri.

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Figure 20: Taradale and the Western Hills Figure 21: Ahuriri

Greenmeadows - Ahuriri - Local Centre Local Centre

Napier Port 10 min walk

Urban Boundary catchment

Pandora

Urban Boundary

Taradale - Town Centre Napier City Centre

NTS NTS Napier City Boundary 10 min walk catchment

Legend Legend Western Hills future development potential Multi modal Gloucester Street improvements Mixed use intensifi cation Upgrades to Pandora Road and Meeanee Quay Residential intensifi cation (medium density) Multi modal street and infrastructure improvements Residential intensifi cation Cycle and pedestrian priority upgrades to West Quay Residential intensifi cation (higher density) Complete key local gaps in cycle network Structure plans to be developed Multi modal improvements including safety and amenity to Bridge Street Challenges - Flooding, coastal inundation and Public open space needs assessment (recreation, Inner harbour plan to be developed heritage CPTED, amenity, play etc) City Vision projects including Port to City linkages Public open spaces and reserves to be upgraded Primary / Intermediate School Access and safety outcomes for improvements to Network of urban laneways to be developed peanut roundabout High School Multi modal street and infrastructure improvements Access and safety outcomes to intersection Tertiary Education with a focus on frequent and reliable public transport Multi modal Kennedy Street improvements Challenges - Flooding, coastal inundation Primary / Intermediate School Heritage High School Increase rail freight to reduce the pressure on local roads

3.3.1 Taradale and the Western Hills 3.3.2 Ahuriri Taradale is identifi ed as being highly accessible and is only much higher residential density through intensifi cation of Ahuriri has been previously identifi ed as an emerging centre This confl ict between freight movements, regional economic secondary to the city centre in terms of its role in Napier’s the land surrounding the centre, along Gloucester Street and of Napier, characterised by its industrial and waterfront growth and providing people focused mixed-use growth is to centres hierachy. It would also act as the primary centre to close to the Eastern Institute of Technology campus. character, the centre has an emerging mixed-use, urban be further resolved through more detailed structure planning, support westward expansion of the city. It could support a character. While a masterplan to help enable this people and creating safe and multi modal connections in and out focused vision has been developed, there is also the regional of Ahuriri, Pandora and the Port in partnership with Waka importance to protect the linkages to the port for freight, and Kotahi. protect industrial land that supports industry and freight.

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Figure 22: Maraenui Figure 23: City Fringe South / McLeans Park

Napier City Centre

Maraenui - Local Centre Onekawa - Local Centre 10 min walk catchment 10 min walk catchment Indicative City Te Awa Fringe South - Centre Neighbourhood Centre

Maraenui - Local Centre

Urban Boundary NTS NTS

Legend Legend Mixed use Multi modal Kennedy Street improvements Mixed use / High density Multi modal Kennedy Street improvements Residential intensifi cation Frequent and reliable public transport inner city loop Residential intensifi cation Frequent and reliable public transport inner city loop Potential for future residential greenfi elds growth Complete key local gaps in cycle network Potential for future residential greenfi elds growth Frequent and reliable public transport Residential greenfi eld growth under development Public open space needs assessment (recreation, Currently being developed residential greenfi eld growth Complete key local gaps in cycle network CPTED, amenity, play etc) Challenges - Flooding and coastal inundation Challenges - Flooding, coastal inundation and Public open space needs assessment (recreation, Primary / Intermediate School stormwater investment (LTP) and heritage CPTED, amenity, play etc) Heritage areas High School Access and safety outcomes to intersection Primary / Intermediate School Structure plan of greenfi elds growth Heritage High School

3.3.3 Maraenui 3.3.4 City Fringe South / McLeans Park Maraenui has signifi cant potential to support residential to ensure the centre is able to support future residential The City Fringe South / McLeans Park area is located in close medium density typologies such as terraced housing. Any intensifi cation due to the consolidated land holdings Kāinga population growth in these areas. This should be considered proximity to the City Centre area provides a wide range intensifi cation within this area would also need to respond to Ora which could enable more comprehensive, integrated as part of any structure planning process for Riverbend and of employment, retail and entertainment opportunities. existing heritage values in the area and further consideration regeneration of the area. Stormwater and fl ooding is likely the Loop. Maraenui would also benefi t from improved public In addition, the area’s proximity to the coast provides a of stormwater constraints would need to be investigated. to be a key challenge that needs to be addressed to help and active transport connections to key employment nodes high-level of natural amenity that is distinct from much of The area would also benefi t from greater opportunities to support this potential. outside of the City Centre (e.g. Onekawa and Ahuriri) as well urban Napier. These factors means that this area is well establish small scale retail/ hospitality establishments to as wider educational and healthcare services. placed to support some higher density typologies such as support the immediate population. Maraenui is also located in proximity to the major mid-rise apartments along with wider intensifi cation via undeveloped greenfi eld growth areas and there is a need

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Figure 24: Taradale Road Figure 25: Pirimai East / West

10 min walk Urban Boundary catchment

10 min walk catchment

Tamatea - Local Centre

Maraenui - Local Centre

Onekawa - Local Centre

Taradale Road Willowbank Retirement village Urban Boundary

NTS NTS

Legend Legend Proposed mixed use Multi modal Kennedy Street improvements Proposed mixed use Multi modal Kennedy Street improvements Residential intensifi cation Frequent and reliable public transport inner city loop Residential intensifi cation Frequent and reliable public transport inner city loop Potential for future residential greenfi elds growth Complete key local gaps in cycle network Potential for future residential greenfi elds growth Complete key local gaps in cycle network Currently being developed residential greenfi eld growth Lagoon Farm - Potential future Park Potential for future residential greenfi elds growth (HPUDs Reserve Area) Public open space needs assessment (recreation, Challenges - Flooding, coastal inundation and heritage Greatly improved cycle and pedestrian connections CPTED, amenity, play etc) to improve the areas lower urban accessibility Currently being developed residential greenfi eld growth Multi modal street and infrastructure improvements with Access and safety outcomes to intersection a focus on frequent and reliable public transport Primary / Intermediate School Challenges - Flooding, coastal inundation and heritage Primary / Intermediate School High School Improved cycle and pedestrian connections to improve the areas lower urban accessibility High School Structure plan for greenfi eld growth

3.3.5 Taradale Road 3.3.� Pirimai East / West The area is strategically located in the middle of Napier’s been previously identifi ed as a strategic movement corridor East / West Pirimai has been identifi ed as an area of low Similarly, development of the greenfi eld site at South Pirimai three major employments nodes of the City Centre, Onekawa for freight and passenger vehicles. Within the context of any accessibility, despite its close proximity to Kennedy Road. would benefi t from improved connections through this and Ahuriri. Along with the general proximity to a number residential intensifi cation, the future function of this corridor This low accessibility, in part, can be attributed to the level area to Kennedy Road. Consideration of potential upgrades of important social amenities including schools and park, should be to balance movement with place outcomes that of severance caused by State Highway 50. A signifi cant through East/ West Pirimai should be considered as part the area is well suited to support increased residential support goods, services and people. improvement to the access of this area to help unlock of a wider structure planning exercise for South Pirimai. As densities and mixed-use development. Taradale Road has potential residential intensifi cation, would be to provide with other strategic growth opportunities, fl ooding has been a cycle and pedestrian facility that connects through to identifi ed as a major constraint that needs to be addressed as the west, towards Tamatea, Greenmeadows and Taradale. part of more detailed investigations.

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3.4 Evaluation of Growth Options

This section provides a coarse evaluation of the greenfield and intensification growth opportunities identified above. Further evaluation of these growth opportunities will be required through the Spatial Plan and the HPUDS review, as further technical analysis and community engagement is undertaken.

3.4.1 - Evaluation of growth options This evaluation is unweighted and all factors are treated equally. Community and stakeholder engagement will identify community preferences - this will assist with the relative weighting of risks and values and support a more detailed overall evaluation of the growth opportunities. See Section 3.1 for a discussion on opportunities for industrial growth.

Table 1 - Evaluation of Greenfield areas

Area Compact urban form Infrastructure / servicing Values & challenges Market considerations Summary Topography supports compact and Existing services can be efficiently LUC 2 & 3 soils with some productive uses. Active developments in Riverbend (lodged Potential to support compact urban form walkable neighbourhoods. extended. with Minister), The Loop and South with efficient servicing. Environmental risks Flooding risks in Riverbend (probably all Pirimai (BUPA retirement village) for more must be managed. Cycle and pedestrian connections can Proximity to cross-country drain. these areas – check stormwater model) South intensive forms of housing. enhance access to transport corridor and Stormwater detention may be required Structure planning needed to integrate the High liquefaction vulnerability. Te Awa, Riverbend, The Loop, South nearby local centres. Potential to make a significant contribution market-led development occurring now. Pirimai to housing supply. Potential for Riverbend and The Loop to integrate with comprehensive development in Maraenui. Steep topography makes it challenging Infrastructure servicing costs are high. Limited LUC 2 & 3 soils. Pockets of LUC 2 & Active developments in Western Hills and Potential to support compact urban form to deliver intensive forms of housing and 3 soils on flatter land in the west. Springfield Station for rural lifestyle. with efficient servicing if flatter areas to the Potential to reduce costs by improving compact walkable neighbourhoods. west are included. development efficiency and yield on flatter Flooding risks on flatter land. Potential to make a significant contribution Opportunity in flatter areas further to the land. to housing supply if flatter areas to the Further investigation needed to determine West Liquefaction damage unlikely. west (outside of jurisdictional boundaries), west are considered, otherwise limited. the feasibility of development if the flatter New east-west access connections would Mission Estate, Western Hills with potential to efficiently connect to Some areas of landslide risk due to land to the west is included. be required. Taradale. topography. Landscape and cultural values in some areas. Topography supports compact and Potential for existing services to be Sites of significance to Māori. No development currently occurring. Relative distance and accessibility to walkable neighbourhoods but low extended but further investigation Napier makes this a low priority. Flooding risks around Onehunga Road. Potential to make a significant contribution accessibility to transport and services required. to housing supply. Investigate further if the market progresses currently. LUC 3 soils. Wastewater masterplan proposes new line planning and investment. North Cycle route along the coastline is proposed to service Bayview (to bypass Westshore High liquefaction vulnerability. Bayview to be extended to service Bayview. pump stations) so this could be sized to provide for growth. However significant stormwater challenges due to flat land – Bayview is outside scope of stormwater masterplan.

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Table 2 - Evaluation of Urban areas

Infrastructure projects and future Area Values and Challenges Market considerations Summary opportunities High accessibility and amenity values. Funded Large sites with redevelopment potential. High accessibility and amenity values. Redevelopment potential supports intensification Heritage values in Art Deco Quarter. CBD flood alleviation works (LTP). Stakeholder feedback suggests market potential for outcomes. intensive development, particularly in high amenity Flooding risks. Civic precinct (library and Council offices) (LTP). coastal locations. Continue investment in key projects and ensure City Centre Medium/possible high liquefaction risk. Other opportunities that the District Plan review supports intensification Noise conflict with hospitality (can be resolved outcomes in the City Centre. Secure carpark facility. through acoustic insulation). Car parking key constraint – need secure close car parking to make more efficient use of sites

Low accessibility to public transport, jobs, services Funded Large sites with redevelopment potential (e.g. Low accessibility but high amenity values and and open space but high natural amenity supports former warehouses) demand. Redevelopment potential supports Upgrade West Quay South Streetscape and Reserve increased demand for development. intensification outcomes. Upgrade (LTP). Stakeholder feedback suggests market potential for Risk and amenity considerations given close intensive residential and commercial development, Complexities of port access and risk/amenity effects Humber Street Reserve including Te Aratika (LTP). proximity to the port, railway line, and access from particularly in high amenity coastal locations. create challenges for intensification. SH50. Business case/network plan - Napier port access Well sited industrial land in proximity to Port and Ensure a land use-led approach to Waka Kotahi’s (Waka Kotahi). Heritage and character values in identified areas. Airport. business cases for port and Ahuriri access. Business case to address severance, safety and Flooding and coastal inundation risks. Firth lease currently restricting residential Continue investment in key projects and ensure multi-modal access (Waka Kotahi). development at Pandora edge. that the District Plan review supports intensification Medium/possible high liquefaction risk. Ahuriri and Pandora edge Other opportunities outcomes in Ahuriri including improved accessibility Transport growth modeling shows potential to jobs and services. Bridge Street intersection improvements (with Lever significant drops of LOS at key intersections with Battery Road etc). Bridge Street. Public transport enhancments providing direct Small pocket affected by Ahuriri Bulk Fuel Tank links with wider urban area (rather than just the City Depot blast hazard risk area. Centre). Size of existing sites – often very small and narrow See Ahuriri Masterplan. meaning redevelopment to create larger intensive developments would require buying up multiple sites at a considerable cost. High accessibility and amenity values. Funded Typical residential sites where infill redevelopment High accessibility and amenity values supports is likely to occur over the medium-long term as intensification outcomes. However, this will likely Character values in identified areas. No funded improvements. suitable sites become available. occur over a longer time horizon. Flooding risks. Other opportunities Stakeholder feedback suggests market potential for Evaluate flooding risks and mitigation options to City Fringe / Napier South Possible high liquefaction risk. Identify and enhance the neighbourhood centre on medium to high density housing particularly in high support intensification. Chambers Street. amenity coastal areas. Marine Parade - investigate options to enable Complete key gaps in the cycle network around the Financial contribution policy review will support a greater mix and intensity of activities, while centre. higher density development in this area. recognising character values. Public transport enhancements. Investigate zoning of the Chambers St neighbourhood centre as part of the District Plan ‘Park and Ride’ by McLean Park to free up city car review. parks for housing

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Table 2 - Evaluation of Urban areas (continued)

Infrastructure projects and future Area Values and Challenges Market considerations Summary opportunities High accessibility and key centre in the south of Funded Typical residential sites where infill redevelopment High accessibility and amenity values, and few Napier. is likely to occur over the medium-long term as constraints supports intensification outcomes. No funded improvements. suitable sites become available. However, this will likely occur over a longer time Centrally located to service growth in the south and Other opportunities horizon. west with good access to Hastings. Stakeholder feedback suggests market potential for Assess public open space provision around the medium density housing. Integrate Taradale into future structure planning for Taradale Medium liquefaction risk. centre. There is Taradale Park with the library etc? the Western Hills. FC policy supports 1-2 bedroom homes / higher Limited flooding risks. Complete key gaps in the cycle network. densities. Ensure the District Plan review supports growth of the centre, and an increase in the density and Multi-modal street and infrastructure improvements. diversity of housing surrounding it. Moderate level of accessibility. Funded Kāinga Ora has significant land ownership. Significant public landholdings provide the opportunity for comprehensive development. Flooding risks. Te Pihinga community facility (LTP). Opportunity to partner with Kāinga Ora to plan and implement a regeneration strategy. Partner with Kāinga Ora to develop a regeneration Possible high liquefaction risk. Other opportunities strategy and integrate Riverbend and The Loop. This provides the opportunity to improve Complete key gaps in the cycle network around the accessibility and address environmental challenges, Investigate zoning options for Maraenui as part of a centre. Maraenui supporting an increase in density. regeneration strategy and the District Plan review. Public transport enhancements to key employment nodes outside of the City Centre (e.g. Ahuriri and Onekawa). Structure Planning of Riverbend and the Loop to incorporate consideration of the above. Low to moderate level of accessibility. Funded Typical residential sites where infill redevelopment Moderate to high accessibility supports is likely occur over the medium-long term as intensification outcomes. However, this will likely Flooding risks. No funded improvements. suitable sites become available. occur over a longer time horizon. Possible high liquefaction risk. Other opportunities Stakeholder feedback suggests market potential for Investigate zoning options to support more Complete key gaps in the cycle network. more attached forms of housing. intensive forms of housing as part of the District Plan review. Access and safety improvements at key Opportunity for housing adjacent to the Pirimai Pirimai East / West intersections. centre (former Pirimai School – Crown land). Public transport enhancements to key employment nodes outside of the City Centre (e.g. Ahuriri and Onekawa). Structure Planning of South Pirimai to incorporate consideration of the above. Moderate to high level of accessibility. Funded Typical residential sites where infill redevelopment Moderate to high accessibility supports is likely occur over the medium-long term as intensification outcomes. However, this will likely Flooding risks. Onekawa and Marewa flood alleviation (LTP) suitable sites become available. occur over a longer time horizon. Possible high liquefaction risk. Other opportunities Stakeholder feedback suggests market potential for Investigate zoning options to support more Taradale Road Complete key gaps in the cycle network. more attached forms of housing. intensive forms of housing and mixed use as part of the District Plan review. Access and safety improvements at key intersections. Public transport enhancements.

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3.5 Recommendations and next steps

3.5.1 - Recommendations 3.5.2 - Next Steps An analysis of the opportunities and constraints relevant to The Spatial Picture provides conceptual plans for the urban growth in Napier has been undertaken. This has been intensification areas identified. These show the potential informed by data supplied by NCC, targeted stakeholder areas for medium and high-density housing and identify engagement and consideration of new or emerging national supporting transport improvements. From this, the Spatial direction. Based on this analysis, the key recommendations of Picture identifies priority areas for action and further the Spatial Picture are to: investigation, including: • Better enable and support residential intensification • Prioritising structure planning for the southern greenfield around a clearly defined hierarchy of centres, the area given the development occurring there now (Te Gloucester Street/ Kennedy Road / Taradale Road Awa, Riverbend, The Loop & South Pirimai). transport corridors, and in high amenity locations such • Consultation with Hastings District Council exploring as Ahuriri, Napier South and adjacent to the stormwater development opportunities towards Puketapu as part of drain/ reserve network. expansion into the western hills. • Recognise and plan for the strategic greenfield • Working with Waka Kotahi on the port access business opportunities at the southern and western extents of case to better integrate land use and transport Napier. In particular, structure planning of southern outcomes. greenfield opportunities including South Pirimai, • Working with Kāinga Ora to deliver housing, and Riverbend and the Loop would assist to inform supporting amenities and infrastructure in Maraenui. and unlock intensification opportunities in existing neighbourhoods including Maraenui and Pirimai. The immediate next step is to talk to the wider community • Continue to provide for industrial activities close to about their ideas on the future of Napier as well as other strategic infrastructure and transport in Napier (including external stakeholders including Hastings District Council the Port and Airport), and identify opportunities for and Hawkes Bay Regional Council. It is intended that this complementary transport, logistics and storage activities. Spatial Picture will provide a framework for that discussion This should also include further investigation and and assist with further refinements or identification of further identification for locations suited to unserviced container opportunities to inform the development of a Spatial Plan. storage. Due to development constraints, it is considered that the majority of industrial growth opportunities will be located in Hastings District.

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O4 Appendices:

A - District Plan B - Challenges Analysis Mapping C - Opportunities Analysis Mapping

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A1 - District Plan B1 - Constraints Overlay

Digital map data sourced from Land Information New Zealand. CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED. Scale: 1:60000 The information displayed in the GIS has been taken from Napier City Council's databases and maps. Print Date: 24/03/2021 32 Original Sheet Size A3 It is made available in good faith but its accuracy or completeness is not guaranteed. If the information is relied on in support of a resource consent it should be verified independently.

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B2 - Hazards B3 - LUC Soils

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B4 - Slope B5 - Sites of Signifi cance to Maori

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B� - Landscape and Ecological Sites of Signifi cance C1 - Urban Accessibility

Least Accessible

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C2 - 30min walk to highest number of jobs C3 - Population distribution

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C4 - CAS 2010 - 2020 Pedestrian Collisions C5 - CAS 2010 - 2020 Cyclist Collisions

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