Takapuna Framework Plan Anzac Street and Gasometer car parks July 2017 1 2 Contents Mihi .......................................................................... 6 Section four: The Unlock sites ................................... 52 Anzac Street car park ................................................................55 Foreword ................................................................... 9 Gasometer car park ....................................................................56 Executive summary ...................................................10 Section five: Our design thinking ............................... 58 Section one: Introduction ...........................................12 Our design thinking ....................................................................60 A spectacular lake and seaside setting .....................................15 Design principles .........................................................................64 Unlock Takapuna. .........................................................................18 Green Star – Communities ........................................................66 Anzac Street car park ................................................................68 Section two: Vision and goals .................................... 22 Gasometer car park .................................................................... 76 Our vision ..................................................................................... 24 Section six: Delivery ................................................. 92 Goals ............................................................................................ 26 Town centre improvements .......................................................94 Section three: Strategic themes ................................ 28 Working with the community ....................................................95 Working in partnership ...............................................................98 Context update ...........................................................................30 Timing ..........................................................................................99 Growth and change momentum ............................................... 32 Key performance indicators .....................................................102 Mana whenua cultural values and associations ...................... 37 Public transport and car parking .............................................. 38 Public space ................................................................................ 44 Engagement and what the community has told us ............... 48 4 5 Mihi Nau mai rā e ngā uri o te rau o iwi Welcome to you all, descendants of pioneers ki te paepae whakatā o Te Oho-mai-rangi. to where Te Oho-mai-rangi rested awhile. Kei waho, ko te kuru pounamu piata o Te Waitematā. Offshore is the glistening jewel of the Waitematā. Te toka tū moana akinga tai o Rangitoto, Rangitoto, sentinel against the surging tide, te whakamau atu nei ngā kamo o ana tuakana i uta – is under the watchful gaze of his elder brothers – o Takapuna, Takarunga me Takararo. Takapuna, Takarunga and Takararo. Ngā maunga i tāwharau i a Waiwharariki o mua, They who gave shelter to Waiwharariki of old, i a Takapuna kāinga o ināianei, and Takapuna of today, te oha a Takapuna-tupuna bequest of Takapuna-progenitor ki ngā reanga rere ki muri. to the generations that followed. Ka mihi kau ake au ki a koutou kua ngaro Let me pay my respects to all who have passed i te tirohanga kanohi: from our midst: E whakatopa ki ng whetū, Ascend to distant stars, ki konā koutou tiaho mai ai. and from there, let your perpetual light shine. Ki tēnei whakatupuranga kua mahue nei: To this generation that has been charged to carry on: Hīkina te mānuka me ngā kawenga o tō wā, Accept the challenges of your time, poua ngā tūmanako hōu o tēnei reanga chart this generation’s dreams and aspirations hei tohu ki ngā ira whaimuri. and leave counsel for those who will follow behind. Kāhore he hua engari mā te upoko pakaru. Nothing is attained except through great effort. Koinā te tangi a ngākau toa, That is the pledge of those brave at heart, a wairua hihiko irrepressible of spirit me hinengaro koi. and, quick-witted of mind. Nō reira, oho ake e ngā kairākau o te ope a tōtā nui. So, arise venturous warriors. He mahi māu me tīmata. Gird yourself for the task ahead. Tōia ko te pae tawhiti kia tata, Draw distant aspirations nearer ko te pae tata kia eke. and ambitions within grasp – make them your reality. Eke panuku, eke tangaroa. Having risen to the task Haere mai te toki They, who wield the hewing axe of collective force Haumi e, hui e: Tāiki e! exclaim: It is done! 6 7 Foreword With its waterfront location, proximity to As density intensifies, balancing future and there will be continued opportunities the city centre, public transport access and housing and commercial needs with the for everyone to contribute to shaping the strong community, Takapuna has incredible increasing importance of public space is of best outcomes for Takapuna. potential to become a vibrant metropolitan utmost importance to our community. The We would like to encourage all residents to hub as the region grows. Framework Plan sets the basis to ensure take an interest in this long term plan and urban Takapuna develops in a way that This expected growth brings great embrace the wonderful opportunities that aligns with its unrivalled natural beauty. opportunities, as well as some challenges. the regeneration of our suburb will bring. We want Takapuna to be a thriving suburb This Framework Plan reaffirms the future that attracts a diverse mix of Aucklanders vision to create a vibrant and revitalised and stands out as a superb example of how heart for Takapuna. urban regeneration can re-energise and Previous planning has highlighted the enliven places and their communities. Ngā mihi mahana importance of creating a walkable, people- It is pleasing to see agencies from both Chris Darby and Richard Hills centric town centre that features high public and private sectors working together quality and attractive urban design. North Shore ward councillors, Auckland Council 9 Executive summary The Unlock Takapuna Framework Plan sets There have been long-standing intentions Accordingly, all plans, concepts and out a vision and approach for how Panuku (dating back to 2010) to redevelop these descriptions for the change of use and/ Development Auckland and its partners will council-owned sites in the heart of Takapuna. or subsequent sale of the Anzac Street car work to achieve the redevelopment of two park shown or described in this Framework Numerous strategic planning documents sites within central Takapuna – the Anzac Plan are indicative of the sites’ potential only have previously recognised that development Street and Gasometer car parks. and are provided solely as examples and for on these two sites could contribute additional information purposes. activity and provide enhanced urban amenity within Takapuna, while also enabling better Any change of use, and the details of such, The role of Panuku in connections between the centre of Takapuna will only be able to be confirmed once the Panuku aims to deliver Takapuna and the beach. special consultative procedure has been completed and ratified by Auckland Council’s an exemplar sustainable In 2015 Takapuna was chosen as a priority Planning Committee. ‘Unlock’ location with great potential for Our vision for Takapuna If the proposed change of use is supported, community development urban regeneration. the next step would be to work with the local Takapuna is increasingly seen as an attractive communities in Takapuna to ensure everyone In 2016, the Auckland Development centre to live in and visit. Panuku has the in Takapuna is actively involved in the future planning of Committee gave Panuku the mandate to opportunity to contribute to this momentum. the area’s physical public spaces and their redevelop a number of properties to achieve We seek to bring a mix of activities, preferred uses and activities. urban renewal and housing. enterprise and interest into the centre of During the past 12 months, Panuku has Takapuna. worked with mana whenua, the council family and the community to discuss the The vision for vision, goals and design thinking which are Unlock Takapuna is: central to this Framework Plan. Feedback Special Consultative from these groups has shaped the content Procedure of this document. As part of considering a change of use and/ Making the most of Takapuna's or subsequent sale for the Anzac Street lake and seaside setting to Unlock Takapuna sites car park, Auckland Council will complete create a safe, accessible and a Special Consultative Procedure in This Framework Plan focuses on two accordance with the Local Government Act vibrant town centre oriented centrally-located car parks – Anzac Street 2002 and Auckland Council’s Significance around pedestrians and cyclists. and Gasometer. Combined these two sites and Engagement Policy. cover 1.6 hectares. 10 11 Wāhanga tuatahi: Hei whakatuwhera Section one: Introduction This section provides an introduction to the Unlock Takapuna project. It describes: Tahi 01 • the role of Panuku and our approach as Auckland Council’s regeneration agency • the purpose of a Framework Plan • the context of our thinking on the redevelopment opportunities for the Anzac Street and Gasometer car parks. 13 A spectacular lake and seaside setting Takapuna centre is like no other