Auckland Moving towards world class
What is GUEDO? Agencies involved Department of Labour strategy & knowledge management Ministry for the Environment mix of urban policy & implementation (urban, RMA & Sustainable industry) Ministry of Transport national policy & regional issues Ministry of Economic Development mixture of national & regional policy, plus leadership of the office Inland Revenue Department associate member Role of GUEDO To work across government Focus on sustainable economic & urban development Ensure Auckland s needs are reflected in policy Make it easier for businesses and local government to have input into policy Improve access to central government officials Develop policy
Three planks: Key policy directions Families Young & Old Economic Transformation New Zealand Identity Economic Transformation themes: 1. Growing globally competitive firms 2. World-class infrastructure 3. Education, skills and research 4. Environmental sustainability 5. An internationally competitive city - Auckland
Auckland: world-class city What does success look like? Auckland becomes a world-class city Auckland is the home of globally competitive firms supported by world-class pool of skilled labour Auckland s reputation grows with the rest of the world wanting our products & expertise Auckland seen as one of the best places in the world to live, do business & visit high quality of life Auckland has a strong identity Strong partnerships are in place (central govt / local govt / Maori / community) World-class Auckland is about more than economic growth
Auckland: world-class city Auckland work plan priority areas: Leadership & Governance Broadband Security of energy supply Increase social investment model (focussing on youth, Maori, Pacific & diverse ethnic communities) Grasp opportunity of 2011 Rugby World Cup to create legacy of improved image & infrastructure Create uniquely Pacific iconic Waterfront Links with other initiatives: Metro Plan, START
Why Does Urban Design Matter? GUEDO and Urban Design Perspective Key component of Auckland s Economic Transformation Agenda Well planned and attractive cities attract mobile skilled workers and investment Auckland s urban form, public realm, built environment, connectivity, unique identity and urban centres require a strong urban design response if the city is to become competitive internationally Urban design can play an essential part in the development of a cohesive, inclusive, safe, healthy and vibrant city with opportunity for all
The Value Of Urban Design To Health Local Character the distinctive identity of places Connectivity degree to which access networks interconnect Density the concentration of people and activities Mixed Use integration of different activities within the same building, street or neighbourhood
The Value Of Urban Design To Adaptability Health capacity of buildings, neighbourhoods and spaces to adapt to changing needs High Quality Public Realm public space and the buildings that impact on public space Create sense of Country Integrated Decision Making integration of well being
The Urban Design Protocol Action Plan Programme The Seven C s Context, Character, Choice, Connections, Creativity, Custodianship, Collaboration Urban design case studies Urban design research Urban design tool kit Urban design champions programme (signatories to the Urban design Protocol)
Urban Design The Auckland Context Local Government Urban design applied in review of resource consents thru council urban design staff and urban design panels in Auckland City, Manukau City Urban design guides being applied in most of the councils Regional Government Development of regional urban design guide for apartments underway Integrated decision making through Long Term Planning Framework process, Regional Growth Strategy and Metro Project Action Plan Public health and urban development focus group
Urban Design The Auckland Context Central Government Six monthly urban design champions workshop (MfE) Engagement with ARC and local councils on through Long Term Planning Framework process (MfE, MED, DOT, DOL, MSD, DIA, TPK, DPMC), Regional Growth Strategy and Metro Project Action Plan Research publications (e.g. Catalyzing Positive Urban Change in New Zealand - MfE) Special events/workshops (e.g. MfE - Urban Development Corporations Auckland Dec. 06) Other Auckland University School of Population and Health Seminar Series Auckland Urban Issues Group architects, urban designers, planners, landscape architects Auckland Urban Design Forum - architects, urban designers, planners, landscape architects New Zealand Planning Institute (Auckland Chapter)