22/10/2015. Urbanismplus Kobus Mentz Lead, urban strategy, facilitation

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1 PROPOSAL FOR THE WANGANUI Town Centre Regeneration Strategy Wanganui District Council by Urbanismplus, Auckland Urbacity, Sydney Prosperous Places, Brisbane Tim Walker Associates, Auckland Pocock Design:Environment, Christchurch delivering vibrant town centres JULY 2015 OUR TEAM Mike Cullen Urbacity Town centre and retail economics Derek Kemp Prosperous Places Employment Tim Walker Tim Walker Associates Arts and Culture Craig Pocock Design:Environment Landscape architecture, place-making and sustainability Urbanismplus Kobus Mentz Lead, urban strategy, facilitation Wayne Bredemeijer Project manager, urban design, consultation Susannah Goble urban planning, consultation, documentation Joy Park Urban planning, graphics 1

2 METHODOLOGY AT A GLANCE September FOUNDATIONS Brief and logistics Engagement plan October SCOPING AND BACKGROUND Information review and analysis Council staff session Stakeholder consultation Councillor session November - December OBJECTIVES AND OPTIONS Community consultation Interviews with retailers, property specialists, employers the arts and culture sector Inquiry-by-Design Workshop Presentations: staff, councillors, public & stakeholders January - February 2016, followed by special consultative procedure May-September TOWN CENTRE REGENERATION STRATEGY FOR WANGANUI Options and draft Regeneration Strategy report Final Strategy Report & Video Community and stakeholder consultation Final Regeneration Strategy report DETAILED PROGRAMME Foundations, September 2015 Logistics meeting Engagement Plan Review of background information Land use demand and supply analysis (MC, DK) Scoping and background, October 2015 WDC staff session by Kobus and Wayne Retailers and Business Focus Group by Kobus and Wayne Community and Social Focus Group by Kobus and Wayne Arts and Culture Focus Group by Tim Walker Councillors session by Kobus and Wayne Meeting with Sally Patrick by Kobus, Tim, Wayne Scoping report Objectives and options, November and December 2015 Susannah Goble: Meeting with WDC social / community staff Derek Kemp, Mike Cullen, Craig Pocock, Tim Walker: interviews, meetings, site visits 22 September 30 September 23 September - 30 October 23 September - 30 October 21 October, pm 21 October, pm 22 October, pm 22 October, pm 23 October, am 23 October pm 27 October 3 November 3 November Public meeting 3 November, pm 3 day INQUIRY-BY-DESIGN WORKSHOP (with WDC staff) 4, 5, and 6 November Technical staff briefings at start of workshop 4 November, am End of workshop report back to Councillors and Senior Management 6 November, pm Presentation to WDC staff 8 December, morning Presentation to Councillors 8 December, afternoon Presentation to public and stakeholders 8 December, evening Strategy, January and February 2016 Final draft report + video Late January 2

WANGANUI S OPPORTUNITIESOUTSTANDING ATTRIBUTES new vitality best

benefitset-piece historic More visitors context some then stay

expenditure market and leakage tram create new sustainable jobs.

community to activate online and own shopping, their town centre.

social exchange cultural growth employment and wealth creation.

3 WANGANUI S OPPORTUNITIESOUTSTANDING ATTRIBUTES new vitality best economic, preserved community, main street and cultural unique benefitset-piece historic More visitors context some then stay depth permanently in creativity and the arts River reduce front, expenditure market and leakage tram create new sustainable jobs. CHALLENGES find answers within the communities engage with community to activate online and own shopping, their town centre. large deliverable format vision retail, that inspires regional economic fluctuations low growth. HOLISTC APPROACH core of the community democratic participation social exchange cultural growth employment and wealth creation. THE CONTEXTUAL PICTURE roles within the city, district, and region retail visitors arts and culture 3

THE STRATEGIC AND POLICY CONTEXT COMMUNITY - Deeply United Working in

and social diversity as well as its community spirit CONNECTIVITY - Globally

and known for it CREATIVITY - Powered by creative smarts A knowledge economy

Flowing with richness A district that safeguards its natural resources and

Works for everyone An easy-living place of choice for all.

10 Year Plan The District Plan URBAN STRUCTURE Wanganui has a very legible

4 THE STRATEGIC AND POLICY CONTEXT COMMUNITY - Deeply United Working in partnership- shaping a district that celebrates and champions its cultural and social diversity as well as its community spirit CONNECTIVITY - Globally connected A dynamic broadly connected district that is accessible, linked in and known for it CREATIVITY - Powered by creative smarts A knowledge economy driven by innovation and humming with cultural personality ENVIRONMENT - Flowing with richness A district that safeguards its natural resources and provides an environment with a sense of place, identity and vitality ECONOMY Works for everyone An easy-living place of choice for all. Whanganui Leading Edge Strategy Urban Transportation Strategy The Annual Plan 10 Year Plan The District Plan URBAN STRUCTURE Wanganui has a very legible and wellconnected street network with an attractive composition of signature parks, squares and civic buildings. 4

5 EVIDENCE BASED EVIDENCE BASED 5

SPECIFIC IDEAS MAY INCLUDE: Activate different parts of the town centre Use meetings, incentives, attractions and events to use existing vacant space Increase resident population Diversity of

6 SPECIFIC IDEAS MAY INCLUDE: Activate different parts of the town centre Use meetings, incentives, attractions and events to use existing vacant space Increase resident population Diversity of expenditure Profitable trading hours Education related shared space New tourism initiatives ENCOURAGE VISITORS, RESIDENTS, AND WORKERS TO: Spend more time 'out and about' during lunch times and breaks Come early before work and stay later after work Return frequently with family and friends and stay longer HERITAGE & BUILT CHARACTER EARTHQUAKE STRENGTHENING AS REGENERATION TOOL strategic framework development economics council financial support design ingenuity sensible earthquake strengthening targets latest engineering innovation be resourceful 6

7 URBAN LIVING small trend shift additional housing choices re-purposing first floor options immediate periphery DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Consult with local property experts Explore development opportunities 7

8 COMMUNITY Community infrastructure Social wellbeing Arts CPTED Lower Hutt Social Network WALKABLE TOWN CENTRES map pedestrian and cyclist experience underfoot conditions, safety, lighting, protection from the elements and visual character so on where improvements benefit most 8

MOVEMENT NETWORKS Urban Transportiaton Strategy parking and pedestrians, cyclists, buses, the tram,

Maori Artists' Collective, Manawa Ora Whanganui, Raukotahi Whanganui 19 th century colonial arts

schools, Whare Wananga Wanganui Arts Society Established local artists studio tour/trail

Nationally significant private galleries such as McNamara Photography, WHMilbank Gallery, Rayner

9 MOVEMENT NETWORKS Urban Transportiaton Strategy parking and pedestrians, cyclists, buses, the tram, and car movements friendlier Victoria Avenue and Taupo Quay integrate the town centre and the river front. WANGANUI S ARTS & CULTURE With further strengthening, this can be a powerful driver of regeneration. Maori Artists' Collective, Manawa Ora Whanganui, Raukotahi Whanganui 19 th century colonial arts infrastructure - Sarjeant Gallery, Opera House, Museum, Library and Queens Park UCOL, Secondary schools, Whare Wananga Wanganui Arts Society Established local artists studio tour/trail proposition Nationally important artists such as Rick Rudd, Chronicle Glass, Claudia Borella, Nationally significant private galleries such as McNamara Photography, WHMilbank Gallery, Rayner Brothers and so on Material-based arts and artisan making such as Ross Mitchell- Anyon Pottery, a very strong glass community, metal foundries, Jack Marsden-Mayer Driftwood sculpture Residencies such as Tylee Cottage 9

WORKING WITH THE ARTS AND CULTURE SECTOR arts and culture developed

Engage with industry, the community, artists, and visitor form beyond

collaborate with Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth ARTS AND CULTURE

to relocate National arts audience Cross-genre, projects, such as

10 WORKING WITH THE ARTS AND CULTURE SECTOR arts and culture developed further packaged and programmed Point-of-difference Wanganui story Engage with industry, the community, artists, and visitor form beyond the region. collaborate with Len Lye Centre in New Plymouth ARTS AND CULTURE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TOWN CENTRE Makers Markets Taster leading some to relocate National arts audience Cross-genre, projects, such as glass and digital craft Arts start-up incubators Digital and interactive public art and urban space gaming projects Arts and culture events 10

HIGH QUALITY URBAN PLACES character, sensory and identity comfort and

maintenance Iwi Maori history - Kupe and Tupoho to the present Rich

Iwi narratives represented in the public realm, employment, and arts and

11 HIGH QUALITY URBAN PLACES character, sensory and identity comfort and microclimatic safe uses and activation Sustainable energy, water quality, maintenance Iwi Maori history - Kupe and Tupoho to the present Rich contribution to how the Wanganui story is interpreted. Iwi narratives represented in the public realm, employment, and arts and cultural initiatives. The great river flows from the mountain to the sea, I am the river, the river is me. 11

the smartest people in the community are in the

and online responses Technical session Focus group

Public, stakeholder, and council presentations

12 the smartest people in the community are in the community ENGAGEMENT METHODS Social media, website and online responses Technical session Focus group meetings Public meetings Inquiry by Design workshop Public, stakeholder, and council presentations Outcomes reports and a Strategy Document placed online Strategy Video 12

13 CONTINUITY PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Focus group meetings Public meetings Inquiry by Design workshop Public, stakeholder, and council presentations Outcomes reports and a Strategy Document placed online Strategy Video 13

14 INQUIRY BY DESIGN WORKSHOP Creative and evidence based bigger-picture context local urban designs cuts across all key disciplines coordinated and deliverable outcomes Councillors can attend at all times Councl staff are core team members A DELIVERABLE VISION THAT EXCITES. 14

MORE TRANSFORMATIVE 22/10/2015 ACTION PLAN Regeneration Actions Strategic Sequence Rough Order Costs Funding Options Roles STRATEGIC SEQUENCE F hard to deliver but very

15 MORE TRANSFORMATIVE 22/10/2015 ACTION PLAN Regeneration Actions Strategic Sequence Rough Order Costs Funding Options Roles STRATEGIC SEQUENCE F hard to deliver but very transformative use stepping stones A B PRIORITISE AVOID OR VERY LATE E use only as stepping stone H G D C only if urgent functional need only if urgent symbolic need EASIER TO DELIVER 15

ROLES DETAILED PROGRAMME Foundations, September 2015 Logistics meeting Engagement Plan Review of background information Land use demand and supply analysis (MC, DK) Scoping and background, October

Councillors session by Kobus and Wayne Meeting with Sally Patrick by Kobus, Tim, Wayne Scoping report Objectives and options, November and December 2015 Susannah Goble: Meeting with WDC social /

16 ROLES DETAILED PROGRAMME Foundations, September 2015 Logistics meeting Engagement Plan Review of background information Land use demand and supply analysis (MC, DK) Scoping and background, October 2015 WDC staff session by Kobus and Wayne Retailers and Business Focus Group by Kobus and Wayne Community and Social Focus Group by Kobus and Wayne Arts and Culture Focus Group by Tim Walker Councillors session by Kobus and Wayne Meeting with Sally Patrick by Kobus, Tim, Wayne Scoping report Objectives and options, November and December 2015 Susannah Goble: Meeting with WDC social / community staff Derek Kemp, Mike Cullen, Craig Pocock, Tim Walker: interviews, meetings, site visits 22 September 30 September 23 September - 30 October 23 September - 30 October 21 October, pm 21 October, pm 22 October, pm 22 October, pm 23 October, am 23 October pm 27 October 3 November 3 November Public meeting 3 November, pm 3 day INQUIRY-BY-DESIGN WORKSHOP (with WDC staff) 4, 5, and 6 November Technical staff briefings at start of workshop 4 November, am End of workshop report back to Councillors and Senior Management 6 November, pm Presentation to WDC staff 8 December, morning Presentation to Councillors 8 December, afternoon Presentation to public and stakeholders 8 December, evening Strategy, January and February 2016 Final draft report + video Late January 16

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