This page contains information about the proposals to re-develop the central city area of Whangarei.
Updated:
1/03/2012 4:15 p.m.
Central Business District upgrade
Two future scenarios have been worked up for the Central Business District (CBD) streets at the James Street end of the Cameron Street Mall. One involves making the streets more pedestrian and alfresco friendly, with paving, street furniture and traffic calming. This is called the Laneway design. The other design is for a full-blown extension of the Mall, for pedestrians only.
The aim in both cases is to make the town a more friendly, comfortable, safe and vibrant place for residents and visitors. They also set out to improve the link between the Cameron Street Mall and the Town Basin by creating a more pedestrian friendly environment along James Street.
Background work
The 2003 Urban Growth Strategy identified the consolidation of the CBD as its number one objective.
In 2006 Council adopted the Whangarei 20/20 Strategy as a guideline development plan for the inner city. It provides a co-ordinated approach based on good urban design to the development of activities and attractions which will enhance the central city.
Further background work to the CBD is found in the Sustainable Futures 30/50 Sub-regional Growth Strategy adopted in 2011.
For details, follow the links below.
Sustainable Futures
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