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| City Centre’s Urban Community Facts – did you know? |
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| City Centre resident population as compared to Auckland wide (2013) |
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50.8% of households residing in the City Centre had no motor vehicle compared to the Auckland average of 7.6%
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49.1% of households had access to a landline telephone compared to the Auckland average of 86.2%
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80.6% of dwellings are rented (not owner occupied) compared to the Auckland average of 38.5%
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40.4% of households are made up of one family compared to the Auckland average of 69.8%
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73.1% of family types are couples without children residing in the City Centre compared to the Auckland average of 35.1%
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4.0% is the number of single/separate houses compared to the Auckland average of 74.7%
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| Tracking Auckland’s Future |
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Emerging Auckland is a Development Tracker & 'Urban Showcase' recording and tracking private developments and significant Auckland Council infrastructure projects across Auckland City Centre and within the city 'fringes'.
Emerging Auckland sets out to showcase Auckland City as it ‘emerges’ through an intense period of change, with many private developments and major infrastructure projects under construction, with many more planned.
To enable you, as well as developers, architects & construction companies to follow progress, Emerging Auckland records & tracks progress through a series of searchable databases and photo galleries. Each development has its own gallery, regularly updated once construction is under way.
Emerging Auckland is also an ‘Urban Showcase’, highlighting all that is great about Auckland and its urban environment through a series of photo galleries featuring inner Auckland suburbs and popular city perspectives such as the wonderful Skyline, Waterfront, City Centre, Britomart Precinct, Karangahape Road & Wynyard Quarter.
Many major infrastructure projects are also under way across Auckland. The City Rail Link (CRL) which commenced construction late in 2015 dominates the down town area with a programme of utility works along Victoria, Wellesley, Swanson and Albert Streets and construction of the cut and cover section of CRL tunnels along Albert Street. Construction of CRL is a massive undertaking for Auckland and we will be tracking progress. Check out our CRL photo galleries.
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| What is Council Doing and Why? |
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There is a lot of work going on in the city all at the same time and it is public and private development.
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We are working on a coordinated approach to all public and private development to ensure no money is wasted and there is a meaningful order of work.
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We want the City Centre to succeed so work on the short term will contribute and add value to the work that is longer term. It all must fit together in a SMART progression.
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We will orchestrate the development so the order of works is coherent and manages the impact on the City Centre. We address the immediate needs in an order to support the future vision for the City Centre
The programme of works all fit together. The City Rail Link, cycleways, waterfront, parks improvements, business development, transportation options, and housing options.
It is all happening in a coordinated and succinct manner that makes sense and is being done in a calculated order to enable our City Centre to remain viable, vibrant and future proofed.
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| Project Pipeline Update |
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We hope this puts the work being done in the City Centre into a bit of perspective for you and you can see what exciting stuff is coming soon. These are some of the projects Auckland Council is involved with not to mention all of the private development too. Check out Emerging Auckland for some great pictures and more information.
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Lower Queen Street – turning Lower Queen Street in a public plaza as part of the reinstatement works for City Rail Link
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Redevelopment of the Ferry Basin – better accommodate the growth of ferries, the growing cruise industry and turning our waterfront into a vibrant and exciting gateway to the city
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Britomart Streetscape Upgrades –upgrade programme to make this area more pedestrian friendly and recognise its value as a vibrant and exciting commercial and retail hub for the city
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GridAKL – at the Wynyard Quarter Innovation Precinct – creates a community, place and provides services that businesses can tap into so they can grow faster, employ more people and stimulate the economy
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Nelson/Hobson Street Upgrades – improving the connection with the waterfront and Nelson and Hobson Street in tandem with the significant private investment
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K’Road Cycling and Public Realm Enhancements - delivery of a high-quality, integrated streetscape environment that prioritises cycle movements, pedestrian traffic and public life
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Cycle networks – continuation of the cities cycleway network, including Nelson St Cycleway from Victoria St to Pakenham St East in Market Place, and Pitt St from Beresford Square to Hobson St; Midtown cycleway (Victoria Street); Cycling and walking improvements along Tamaki Drive between just west of The Strand and Ngapipi Bridge.
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| Future Plans for Transport |
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Auckland Transport (AT) is working with a council-wide group for direction and decision-making to coordinate City Centre projects and planning of the future City Centre transport networks.
AT is sharing material on the transport challenges we collectively face as we work towards the delivery of the City Centre Masterplan, and how various programme scenarios could affect this. This will feed into upcoming Long Term Plan considerations across council and will be presented to the Planning Committee later this year.
A way forward is emerging for the Midtown bus improvements project following recent public consultation, with consideration of a new option which addresses concerns raised. The way forward is being further assessed and socialised through the cross-council working group and will also be reported to the Planning Committee.
AT is working with council’s Auckland Design Office on what design options and opportunities we have for both Wellesley and Victoria Streets to become great city streets as part of upcoming project delivery.
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| New Look for City Rail Link |
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Auckland's City Rail Link (CRL) is the largest infrastructure project ever to be undertaken in New Zealand. It's a new underground railway line to be built in two 3.4km-long, twin tunnels up to 42 metres below the City Centre.
Auckland’s top transport priority, the City Rail Link, is now being delivered by a new company set up by Auckland Council and the government. City Rail Link Ltd (CRLL) took effect from 1 July 2017.
With it comes new-look branding and a new website, which is being regularly updated with construction progress reports and other information related to the project.
Previously CRL was being delivered by Auckland Transport. With government funding in place, it was considered a single crown entity should run the project solely focused and with clear delivery targets and performance expectations.
It is governed by a board chairman, Sir Brian Roche the former Chief Executive, New Zealand Post and directors Russell Black, Brian Harrison, Karen Jordan and Anne Urlwin.
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| A Strong Voice for Local Residents |
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City Centre Residents’ Group (CCRG) began providing a voice for City Centre residents in 2005, when the residential population within the boundaries of the motorways was a mere 14,000. Today that figure has increased tremendously to 45,000 and growing as more and more people discover the unique experience of apartment living and the vibrant lifestyle the City Centre neighbourhood offers.
CCRG represents and advocates on behalf of these residents, on issues that members have indicated are important to them. Our aim is to improve the liveability and quality of life in the City Centre. We have good working relationships with other key City Centre stakeholders and groups, combined with seats at the table for Auckland Council’s City Centre Advisory Board.
City Centre residents are welcome to our monthly evening meetings and we encourage you to become members to have your voice heard. Membership will set you back the princely sum of $10 per annum.
We are particularly excited about the September opening of the City Centre’s own Ellen Melville Community Centre on High St. We think this will present a fantastic community-building opportunity for residents and neighbours – our community, to get together and meet up, and find out what is important to the City Centre’s diverse range of residents.
Our website is well worth investigating with plenty of general information on the group itself, policy positions, meeting dates, local research, the membership form and more. Keep up with general discussions, activity, unexpected sightings and the residential vibe of the City Centre, on our Facebook page.
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| Events |
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| YUM - August is Restaurant Month |
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Restaurant Month returns to the Heart of the City this August. Over 100 City Centre restaurants will celebrate on of the most popular annual events on the Auckland dining calendar
By offering special menus at one of 3 set price points: $25, $40 OR $55+. The calendar is jam-packed with over 25 appetizing events including the biggest and noisiest of them all, Street Eats.
This year also features a number of mouth-watering new events, including Truffle Shuffle, Wholly Brekkie, Food To Die For and more.
The popular Chef Dining Series returns every Wednesday, with international chefs unleashing their culinary brilliance in the kitchens of well-known city centre restaurants.
Discover what else is being served up for Restaurant Month from August 1 – 31 in the Heart of the City at www.heartofthecity.co.nz
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| Albert Street needs your support |
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We are running this story again this month to show our support for Albert Street businesses and encourage you to get out and discover some Cheap Eats on Albert Street.
There’s quite a lot of construction happening in the city – both private and public, but don’t let that stop you from enjoying what’s on your doorstep. Albert Street is a melting pot of different types of cuisine and known for its great value for money food offering hundreds of meals. So please help support local business and enjoy some fabulous fare.
On Thursday 10 August 6-9pm enjoy a special eating and entertainment adventure on Albert Street, as part of Heart of the City’s annual Restaurant Month
See traditional performances, take in an anti-art school drawing class, partake in an edible floral event or even meet “Fakespeare” at one of the nine locations taking part.
Eat Albert Street is supported by Activate Auckland for Auckland Council & City Rail Link Ltd.
Check out Cheap Eats Facebook page
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