12 | Consultation underpins project Various stakeholders has been central to developing the master plan of Invercargill’s City Streets project. Invercargill City Council Ltd: City Streets Development REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Consultation with the community and various stakeholders has been central to developing the master plan of Invercargill’s City Streets project. A wide-ranging working group – made up of community groups, businesses, iwi, and other local interest groups - was developed to guide the planning process. From June 2020, various information-sharing and feedback sessions were held to draw on input from the people who use the city centre most and who are interested in its development. From this, deficits in the look, feel and function of the inner city were identified, including a lack of pride, a lack of energy and vibrancy, poor pedestrian connections and a lack of places for people. To enable the design to reflect mana whenua values and narratives, Waihōpai Runaka developed a cultural design strategy for the project. Elements of the broader plan include recognition of native flora, fauna and wildlife and the customs and culture of Maori including kau hua kai - food sharing, including speciality delicacies - from Murihiku and around Te Waipounamu. With a clear roadmap based on six guiding principles that considered both the inner and wider city, the master plan was established to give focus and clarity, steered and promoted by the City Centre Governance Group. Among the six principles was the recognition that the city centre is itself a large-scale landscape and the need to create places for people while balancing how they move around the inner city. Consideration had to be given to pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and heavy vehicle operators, including safety, access, shelter and sunlight. ICC group manager infrastructure Erin Moogan says, alongside the inner city development, the master plan seeks to promote Invercargill as a destinational gateway with a vibrant heart that makes it “more fun and playful for people of all ages and abilities”. “Invercargill is the launching point for visitors and locals to explore Southland. “We want a city centre we can be proud of that visitors and locals to discover the amazing attractions of our region “Streets, footpaths and public space upgrades are creating connections that make sense of the city centre and invite people to stay awhile. It is a long-term plan and there’s more work to be done on the detail and future projects.” The master plan also seeks to advance a series of “transformational moves” in five stages that include a city-wide initiative to make connections to green and blue; open spaces and waterways. The city sits on the edge of three waterways; the Ōtepuni Stream (previously Otārewa), the Waihōpai River and Ōreti Estuary. At their confluence lay a number of converging trails and tauraka waka (a landing point). On the high point (kaika) nearby sat the house of Invercargill’s first settler, Irishman John Kelly. “Invercargill’s central city sits in a landscape Proud to be associated with Invercargill City Council P 03 488 2922 | E info@clearwatercivil.co.nz 7 Brighton Road, Green Island, Dunedin Drainage | Asphalting | Roading Earthworks | Demolition Commissions of storm water, wastewater and water reticulation Underground power, gas and telecommunication infrastructure. T T Russell Fredric T T Project complexities - page 14 rich in environmental and cultural significance, and the design of public spaces can not only reflect but be inspired by this context.” Lighting | Subdivisions | Network Supply | Renewable Energy We are proud to support Invercargill City Council Ltd Looking for Distinctive Lighting? Call us at 0800 1 888 97
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