New streets, a wider range of housing and a strong focus on the community are part of a new town plan for Mangere town centre.
The Mangere Town Plan, which builds on the 2005 concept plan developed with the community, takes a fresh approach to planning for future development.
It will use images to show what future development will look like and be a ‘mini district plan’ with guidelines specific to the area’s particular character.
Public open days and discussions with a range of organisations and people in the area were recently held to get feedback on the plan.
Features of the draft Mangere town plan include:
- New street between Waddon Place and Windrush Close to create better connections with the town centre
- New streets in the town centre
- Three to four storey buildings in the town centre area, with a mix of options for shops and residential
- Allowing development on reserve on corner of Mascot Ave and Bader Drive, which will be balanced with improved public spaces and retail
- Three zones - town centre, community and housing
- A range of housing styles allowed - from the traditional house on a large section to three storey houses where lot sizes allow
- A simplified planning process, including changes to resource consent approvals
- Stronger urban design focus.
Rejuvenation of the town centre will go hand in hand with improving residential quality and better connecting people with services, transport and amenities.
The council is developing the Mangere town plan to guide development in the area as it grows during the next 50 years. It recognises that a range of things need to happen to revitalise the area. They include community involvement, partnerships with a range of agencies, public investment in infrastructure, understanding
Read in more detail about what is proposed for the town centre, residential areas and how streets will be improved to be safer and more pedestrian friendly.
Mangere town centre existing.
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Mangere town centre 2060 concept.
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Mangere town centre plans.
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