Downtown Framework 2014

WORKING DRAFT
DOWNTOWN
FRAMEWORK
SEPTEMBER
2014
DRAFT
CITY CENTRE INTEGRATION
Transforming Aucklands city centre
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CONTENTS
PART 01
INTRODUCTION TO
THE DOWNTOWN FRAMEWORK............................................5
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 7
SCOPE OF THE FRAMEWORK ......................................................................... 9
DOWNTOWN PROJECTS ....................................................................................... 13
PART 02
CHALLENGES AND PRINCIPLES ....................................... 17
THE CHALLENGES ................................................................................................... 18
DYNAMICS OF DOWNTOWN .............................................................................. 21
PRINCIPLES .................................................................................................................. 22
ORGANISING IDEAS .............................................................................................. 25
PART 03
UNDERSTANDING
THE KEY THEMES ...................................................................... 27
DEVELOPMENT CONTEXT ............................................................................... 29
PUBLIC LIFE ................................................................................................................ 30
MULTI-MODAL NETWORK ................................................................................ 32
PARKS, SQUARES & WHARVES ................................................................ 35
TELLING OUR STORIES ..................................................................................... 39
HERITAGE .................................................................................................................... 40
ENVIRONMENT/ SUSTAINABILITY ............................................................41
PART 04
FUTURE FRAMEWORK ............................................................. 43
DOWNTOWN FRAMEWORK: .............................................................................. 47
QUEEN STREET SPINE
& DOWNTOWN HUB: .............................................................................................. 50
DOWNTOWN WEST
& FERRY BASIN ........................................................................................................ 58
BRITOMART PRECINCT
& ADMIRALTY BASIN........................................................................................... 64
CENTRAL WHARVES ............................................................................................70
PART 05
DELIVERY AND NEXT STEPS ............................................ 77
GLOSSARY ........................................................................................... 80
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DRAFT
PART 01
INTRODUCTION
TO THE DOWNTOWN
FRAMEWORK
DRAFT
PART 01
INTRODUCTION
TO THE DOWNTOWN
FRAMEWORK
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DRAFT
TE PAI ME TE WHAI
RAWA O TAMAKI
THE BEAUTY AND WEALTH OF TAMAKI
DRAFT
Its harbour edge setting,
thriving businesses, beautiful
outlooks, the hub of transport
networks and its role as the
focal point of major new public
and private investments make
it arguably the most exciting
square kilometre in New
Zealand right now. It is an
opportunity to create a unique
waterfront destination, drawing
workers, visitors, students and
shoppers. It also holds the key
to igniting Aucklands economy
and enabling it to become a
truly globally competitive city.
The transformation of
downtown must continue
the successful achievements
of recent years at Britomart,
Wynyard Quarter and the city
centre shared spaces. These
destinations are breathing new
life into Aucklands city centre
and waterfront and bringing
much greater concentrations of
activity and public life.
INTRODUCTION
Aucklands
Downtown has
the potential
to be one of
the worlds
most stunning
and vibrant
city centre
waterfronts.
THE BEAUTY AND WEALTH OF TAMAKI
With this potential to do
so much comes the need
to balance the different
priorities and opportunities.
Public space, retail, transport,
business development, places
to promenade and hang out,
restaurants, cafes, events,
tourism, pedestrian fows and
vehicle movements can all
jostle for space.
Coordination is essential. All the
projects, big and small, rely on
so many other projects - either
for timing, feasibility or for
maximising the impact they
can have.
And there is a great deal that
needs to be done. The areas
harbourside setting already
makes it highly attractive for
corporates, hospitality and
tourism. But large blocks and
streets that separate the city
from its waterfront make
downtown a less enjoyable
place to meet or interact.
The areas incredibly rich
history, heritage and cultural
associations need to be more
overtly celebrated.
The Downtown Framework
is being co-ordinated by
Auckland Councils City Centre
Integration team. It provides the
context for individual projects
based on the councils strategic
direction. It is non-statutory.
It is a living document that
will continue to evolve over
time responding to new
opportunities to fulfl the
potential of downtown.
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AUCKLANDS
VISION
Creating the worlds most liveable city
AUCKLAND PLAN
30-year vision and strategy for Auckland
UNITARY PLAN PLACE-BASED
PLANS
STRATEGIES LONG-TERM
PLAN
WYNYARD
QUARTER
DOWNTOWN
LEARNING
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VICTORIA
QUARTER
AOTEA
QUARTER
IMPLEMENTATION
Councils 10-year
plan and budget
Examples:
Regional Land
Transport
Plan, Economic
Development
Strategy, Major
Events Strategy,
Visitor Plan
Spatial Plans for
geographic areas
e.g. Local area
plans, City Centre
Masterplan, and
Waterfront Plan
Policies and rules
to implement the
Auckland Plan
LOCAL BOARD PLAN
LOCAL BOARD
AGREEMENT
Annual budgets of 21 Local
Boards
3-Year plans of 21 Local
Boards
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The Auckland Plans vision to create the worlds most liveable city is
supported by the strategies and place-based plans that set out how
to deliver it, as well as the Unitary Plan, which sets out the planning
rules that are needed to shape what gets built and where.
For the city centre, the City Centre Masterplan, Waterfront Plan,
Regional Land Transport Plan, Economic Development Strategy and
Auckland Unitary Plan are referenced for decision-making. There
are also specifc supporting studies, such as the City East West
Transport Study (CEWT Study).
This Downtown Framework will be the frst of several such
documents covering specifc parts of the city centre. The
Framework outlines these different projects planned for downtown.
Many of these are highly complex and are at different stages of
development. It does not seek to answer all the challenges that lie
ahead, instead it aims to guide discussions and decision-making on
those issues. It does this by:
1. Setting out the principles and organising ideas to help guide
project delivery, future investment and development decisions.
2. Combining the latest information, and demonstrating the best
available understanding of how the projects will work together
to deliver the downtown we want, and highlighting key
challenges and inter-dependencies to realise the vision.
Project information will continue to evolve over time as option
testing is undertaken, increasing levels of investigation are
progressed and new projects are considered. Along the way this will
create new challenges and opportunities to debate.
The Framework has a 10 year focus but a 30 year outlook in terms
of longer term changes that may need to be considered within the
context of future planning and change over the next decade.
SCOPE OF THE
FRAMEWORK
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FRAMEWORK AREA
Frameworks are living documents and
will continue to evolve. They bring
together vision, thinking and projects
from across Auckland Council and
Council-controlled organisations.
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WHAT DOES
THE DOWNTOWN
FRAMEWORK
DO?
STRATEGIC
DIRECTION
VISION, STRATEGY,
AND PLANS
CONSULTED ON AND
ADOPTED / PROPOSED
These include:
The Auckland Plan
The City Centre Masterplan
The Waterfront Plan
The Proposed Unitary Plan
Regional Land Transport Plan
Economic Development Strategy
Major Events Strategy
Visitor Plan
DOWNTOWN
FRAMEWORK
BRIDGES BETWEEN
STRATEGIC DIRECTION &
PROJECT DELIVERY
INTEGRATION
Integrates the vision, thinking and projects across
the Council family.
DISTILLS THE VISION
Distills the strategic direction for the
downtown area.
SETTING THE SCENE
Provides the strategic, spatial and timing context for
projects and decision-making.
PROVIDES THE LENS
The Framework tests projects against wider
aspirations through common principles and
organising ideas.
ONE STOP SHOP
Home for key information to link initiatives and
projects, and to inform decisions (both from the
Council family and development community).
THE EVOLVING PICTURE
Frameworks are living documents that capture the
latest project information as they go through option
testing and detailed investigation, and focus the
debate on the current issues needing resolution.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Lays out the fow of projects in the coming years.
PROJECT
DELIVERY

DELIVERING
CHANGE ON
THE GROUND
Multiple project workstreams
Option testing
Detailed investigations
Detailed design
Construction and delivery
Public consultation and stakeholder
engagement
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THIS IS A TIME OF GREAT CHANGE FOR DOWNTOWN. MANY SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS ARE
PROPOSED THAT CANNOT BE CONSIDERED IN ISOLATION. COLLECTIVELY THESE HAVE
THE POTENTIAL TO TRANSFORM THE FACE OF THE CITY.
DOWNTOWN PROJECTS
KEY CURRENT PROJECTS
1 City Rail Link Enabling Package
2 Lower Queen Street
3 Queens Wharf
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Quay Street and
Harbour Edge projects
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Downtown Bus Interchange (New
Network Optimisation)
6 Fanshawe Street Urban Busway
7 Customs Street Upgrade
8 Ferry Basin Redevelopment
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Downtown Shopping Centre
block redevelopment
(Precinct Properties NZ Ltd)
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Beach Road Cycleway
(Stage 2)
11 Seawall Upgrade
12 Central Wharves Strategy
KEY FUTURE PROJECTS
13 Hobson Street Flyover Removal
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Downtown Carpark
Redevelopment
15 Federal Street Laneway Extension
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Central Wharves & Breastworks
opportunities (POAL)
DRAFT
1.
CITY RAIL LINK
ENABLING PACKAGE
The City Rail Link (CRL) will extend
Aucklands passenger rail system past
Britomart to connect to the existing
regional rail network at Mt Eden Station.
The enabling works package is proposed
to construct the tunnel sections from
Britomart Station in conjunction with
the redevelopment of the Downtown
Shopping Centre up Albert Street beyond
Customs Street. The completion of this
work will allow other signifcant key
projects to be completed in the area and
avoid future disruption.
2.
LOWER
QUEEN STREET
The proposed relocation of the bus
interchange from Lower Queen Street
provides a signifcant opportunity for
Lower Queen Street to become a new
public square or Queens Square.
Queens Square will be able to refect the
locations signifcance as a major civic
moment outside Britomart Station and a
pivotal point where Queen Street and the
CBD Engine Room meet the waterfront.
3.
QUEENS
WHARF
Queens Wharf was opened to public access
as the Peoples Wharf in 2010. The next
stage of revitalisation of the wharf is in the
early stages of planning. Future plans for
the wharf will deliver signifcant new public
space as well as taking account of future
ferry and cruise operations.
4.
QUAY
STREET
The transformation of Quay Street into
Aucklands premier waterfront boulevard
will enhance the north south links from
the city to the water as well as creating a
grand east-west urban axis that will connect
various parts of the wider waterfront. It is
the city centres welcome mat for thousands
of people on a daily basis and will become a
destination and magnet for visitors as part of
our wider waterfront offer.
5.
DOWNTOWN BUS
INTERCHANGE
A new Downtown Bus Interchange is
proposed as part of the roll out of the
New Network for public transport which
is due to commence from 2016. Bus stops
will be divided into two major zones
joined by an east-west link through the
Downtown Shopping Centre and Britomart
Transport Centre. Northern and western
services will commence from Lower Albert
Street, fronted by Precinct Properties
new development and southern and
eastern services will commence from
a new facility on the Commerce Street
frontage of Britomart Transport Centre.
This confguration enables a potential new
civic public space on Lower Queen Street
and provides more easily understood bus
departure points.
KEY DOWNTOWN PROJECTS
DRAFT
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FANSHAWE STREET
URBAN BUSWAY
Fanshawe Street is one of Aucklands
most signifcant public transport corridors.
Currently over two thirds of people travelling
in the AM peak on Fanshawe Street are on
buses. The Fanshawe Street upgrade will see
the extension of the northern busway into
the city centre while also improving north-
south pedestrian crossing opportunities to
help realise the harbour stitch in the western
waterfront precincts.
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CUSTOMS STREET
UPGRADE
Customs Street has renewed importance
in the city as a busy two-sided city street
as well as a major east-west movement
corridor. The upgrade of Customs Street
will deliver reliability improvements for
both buses and general traffc to strengthen
its role as a key connection across the city
centre, to be delivered in conjunction with
the Fanshawe Street upgrade. To realise the
harbour stitches it must also improve the
north-south pedestrian crossing experience,
declutter the footpath, and provide an
overall uplift in streetscape quality.
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FERRY BASIN
REDEVELOPMENT
Future redevelopment of the existing
ferry terminal is planned to accommodate
forecast growth in ferry services; a key
component in growing Aucklands public
transport network. The ferry terminal
and infrastructure will be integrated with
surrounding projects and activities including
Quay Street, Queens Wharf and the
growing cruise industry.
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DOWNTOWN
SHOPPING CENTRE
BLOCK REDEVELOPMENT
Precinct Properties Ltd is in discussion
with the Council on a comprehensive
redevelopment of the block bounded by
Customs, Lower Queen, Quay and Lower
Albert Streets. The redevelopment of the
existing centre would allow a new multi-level
street based retail centre to be constructed
together with a new offce tower. It is
proposed to include the construction of the
relevant section of the CRL tunnels through
this site at the same time.
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BEACH ROAD
CYCLEWAY
The Beach Road cycleway (Stage 1
completed in early September 2014)
extends the Grafton Gully cycleway to
meet the waterfront. This will become one
of the key off-road cycleways that will
enter the city centre and will be mirrored
on the western side of the city along the
old Nelson Street off-ramp and Nelson
Street. The Beach Road cycleway will link
with wider connections all the way from the
foothills of the Waitakere Ranges, to the
city centre, and along the waterfront as far
as Saint Heliers.
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SEAWALL
UPGRADE
The existing seawall between Princes
Wharf and Marsden Wharf needs
upgrading to meet seismic requirements.
This is a critical piece of infrastructure.
Several adjacent projects are dependent on
the upgrade including Quay Street and the
Ferry Basin Redevelopment.
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CENTRAL
WHARVES STRATEGY
This strategy will address competing
demands on the water space, responding
to growing demand and operational
requirements for ferry, cruise and port
activities. Importantly this will also need
to consider how these operations affect
how we can use wharf spaces (function,
development and activities) and aspirations
for the harbours edge.
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PART 02
CHALLENGES
AND PRINCIPLES
PART 02
CHALLENGES
AND PRINCIPLES
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THE CHALLENGES
UNLOCKING THE VISION
1.
REALISING OUR ASPIRATIONS
FOR THE PUBLIC REALM AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Future plans for public realm, place-making and public transport need to be balanced and
aligned to support each other within a concentrated area and finite space.
2.
RETAINING
APPROPRIATE ACCESS
Within the downtown area appropriate access needs to be maintained for servicing and
functional requirements without adversely affecting the public realm ambitions and public
transport plans.
3.
MAXIMISING
VALUE
With considerable planned investment from the public and private sector, there is a strong
incentive to maximise value through a co-ordinated and integrated approach to public and
private sector projects to achieve the best overall outcome.
DELIVERING THE VISION
4.
WORKING THROUGH COMPLEX
INTER-DEPENDENCIES
Inter-dependencies between projects in the area are extensive and changes in one aspect or
area can result in compounding effects elsewhere which are not obvious.
5.
TIMING
OF WORKS
Significant construction is required in order to achieve the desired outcomes. Disruption will
need to be managed and mitigated where possible. The sequence and timing of respective
projects will determine the extent and duration of disruption and when Auckland can start
to reap the planned benefits.
6.
EFFICIENCY
OF SPEND
Limited resources need to be carefully managed in order to deliver maximum benefit.
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DYNAMICS
OF DOWNTOWN
1.
Rethinking ferry and cruise ship berthing options, and how
these interface with desired public space outcomes to open
up more of the harbours edge for people to enjoy.
2.
On-going staged development of Queens Wharf,
the Peoples Wharf. Providing new public realm, and
complementary activities.
3.
Working with Ports of Auckland to co-ordinate
future cruise berthing options with future
public access, public space, development opportunities
and port operations.
4.
Establishing a welcome mat and celebrated harbour
edge. Transformation of Quay Street, working with the
Ports of Auckland to open the red fence, and redevelopment and
new water edge public spaces.
5.
Signifcant redevelopment potential exists on and
around the western most block of downtown
including a signifcant opportunity in the Downtown Carpark.
This could see the creation of a new fner grain block structure,
redevelopment of new and existing buildings, and full
transformation of the surrounding streets. Key to this is the future
removal of the Hobson Street fyover, and reconfguration of
Sturdee and Fanshawe Streets to realise new public spaces as well as
improved access.
6.
Central block redevelopment. Precinct Properties
comprehensive planned redevelopment of the Downtown
Shopping Centre block and how this relates to street level and public
realm. Construction of the City Rail Link and reconfguring bus
movements around the block to improve public realm opportunities,
development potential, and public transport network resilience.
7.
Ongoing development of the celebrated Britomart
precinct. Redesigned street networks that match the
quality and activities alongside.
8.
Improving east-west movement reliability for buses
and traffic. Improve north-south pedestrian crossing
experience and overall uplift in quality of a busy two-sided
city street.
Each part of the Downtown area has
multiple live projects and future
aspirations that will transform downtown.
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The following principles will be used to help assess individual projects
and proposals, thereby guiding project delivery and future investment and
development decisions.
PRINCIPLES
1.
RECONNECT THE CITY
TO THE WATERFRONT
Reconnect the city centre to the Waitemat Harbour through a
new world class waterfront promenade, new and upgraded streets,
laneways and public spaces that improve access and permeability.
2.
CREATE ACTIVE,
PEOPLE-FOCUSED PLACES
Create a range of attractive, people-focused places with their own
character: from small intimate areas, through to vibrant streets
and to larger spaces that can accommodate major events and
gatherings; that increase the range of both day and night-time
activities.
3.
IMPROVE ACCESS
TO DOWNTOWN
Improve the rail, bus and ferry networks and how they interconnect
at the citys main public transport hub. Improve and encourage
walking and cycling, while maintaining appropriate access for
vehicles including; property access, deliveries and taxis.
4.
SUPPORT AND GROW A
THRIVING ECONOMY
Enable new development opportunities by working closely with
the private sector to realise investment in the downtown area
acknowledging its important location in the city centre. This
will facilitate an innovative, well connected, business friendly
competitive Auckland which is supported by public investment in
high quality public spaces and infrastructure.
5.
ENSURE QUALITY BUILDINGS
FROM THE GROUND UP
Ensure new and redeveloped buildings enrich the public realm
by providing a human scale that contributes to more vibrant and
active streets, laneways and public spaces. The height and form of
buildings should acknowledge the waterfront location and enhance
the skyline of the city.
6.
STRENGTHEN THE
MARITIME CHARACTER
Celebrate a vibrant working waterfront and the maritime heritage
of the downtown area. Strengthen the relationship of the
waterfront location through design of the built environment. Retain
and strengthen key views and connection to and from the harbour,
maunga and other landmarks.
7.
CELEBRATE MANA WHENUA AND
CULTURAL RICHNESS
Celebrate the cultural richness of Auckland, in particular the mana
whenua histories and connection with the land. Recognise the
importance of its role as Aucklands waharoa or welcome gateway.
Consider projects alongside Councils Te Aranga design principles.
8.
ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY
AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Improve the environmental quality, in particular improving air
quality and the water quality of the Waitemat Harbour. Build
resilience through integrated and innovative approaches, conserve
resources, minimise environmental impacts, reduce waste, build
sustainably and respond to climate change.
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DRAFT
ALBERT
PARK
AOTEA QUARTER
ENGINE ROOM
VICTORIA
PARK
HARBOUR EDGE
VICTORIA STREET
CITY CENTRE
CITY FRINGE
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CITY CENTRE MASTERPLAN
STRUCTURING ELEMENTS
Aucklands
downtown area occupies
a pivotal position on the
waterfront where Queen
Street meets Quay Street.
Queen Street remains the
most important street in
the city. It is the pedestrian
backbone and centre of
retail activity.
More recently Quay
Street has emerged as
an important structuring
element shaping the
development of the citys
waterfront.
The harbour stitches
support these two key
axes. The stitches are about
enabling us to easily move
between the heart of the
city and the harbours
edge. Realising the stitches
will require improvements
to the public realm of
all of the north-south
streets through the
downtown area, as well
as transforming the major
movement barriers of
Customs and Quay Streets.
New laneway connections
are an important supporting
move that will create a finer
grain of development on the
blocks to the west of Queen
Street. New laneways in
these blocks can add a
greater depth of offering
and vibrancy of public life
to match that happening in
Britomart and the Wynyard
Quarter.
DRAFT
Building on the City Centre Masterplan,
Aucklands Downtown will look to
strengthen its locational advantage
as the most pivotal point in the city
centre where Queen Street meets the
harbours edge.
ORGANISING
IDEAS
WATERFRONT AXIS
FRONT FACE OF THE CITY
WELCOME
MAT
HARBOUR STITCHES
& LANEWAY CIRCUIT
CUSTOMS STREET
QUAY STREET
CUSTOMS STREET
QUAY STREET
COMPLEMENTARY
CORRIDORS
QUEEN STREET SPINE
QUEEN
STREET
QUEENS
WHARF
DOWNTOWN
HUB
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PART 03
UNDERSTANDING
THE KEY THEMES
PART 03
UNDERSTANDING
THE KEY THEMES
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INTRODUCTION TO
KEY THEMES
This section sets out
further detail on some
of the key themes that
relate to the principles
in Part 02 and desired
future outcomes in
Part 04.
This additional information is not intended
to capture all considerations for the
future. It is drawn from and refects the
clear vision and strategic direction set by
key documents such as the City Centre
Masterplan, Waterfront Plan, the Public
Transport Network Plan, City East West
Transport Study, Economic Development
Strategy and Major Events Strategy, and
how they relate to the downtown area.
WORKING DRAFT
DEVELOPMENT
CONTEXT
Downtown is home to most of the major
banking, accounting, insurance and ICT
companies in New Zealand. It is where
they choose to base their head offces.
The recent arrival of major Chinese retail
banks and global retail brands on the lower
blocks of Queen Street are indicative of
the growing international attractiveness of
Aucklands downtown area. These trends are
expected to continue to underpin signifcant
development opportunities now and in the
future.
The ability to locate in close proximity to an
integrated public transport hub with rail, bus
and ferry services that extend right across
Auckland is a unique selling point for this
part of the city centre. The central wharves
are the focal point of arrival for an ever
increasing number of international cruise
ship tourists.
All of these factors contribute to some of
the highest pedestrian footfalls in New
Zealand, which in itself drives further
economic growth and development
opportunity, particularly for retail and
hospitality.
Just three parties - Auckland Council,
Cooper and Co (Britomart Precinct), and
Precinct Properties New Zealand Limited,
control the majority of the land in the
downtown blocks between Britomart Place
and Lower Hobson Street.
This presents a unique opportunity for
comprehensive redevelopment not often
achievable in existing heavily developed
areas.
The Councils commitment to developing
public spaces, upgrading the waterfront, and
transport infrastructure provides signifcant
scope for private sector investment to
leverage off public sector investment. These
opportunities exist on existing commercial
sites, in and around changing infrastructure,
and on the waterfront in the downtown
core.
There is much to be gained from working
closely to deliver an integrated approach to
new economic and property development
opportunities with planned investment in
public spaces and transport infrastructure.
The majority of the
development opportunity
is controlled by just
three parties: Auckland
Council, Cooper and
Co (Britomart Precinct),
and Precinct Properties
New Zealand Limited.
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DRAFT
PUBLIC LIFE
Public space is the
glue that holds the city
together, the canvas for
public life.
Through the Shared Space Programme
and redevelopment of adjoining
buildings, retail and hospitality, public
life in the streets is coming alive. The
streets are becoming more unique,
diverse and vibrant with improved
business viability. The ongoing growth
of commercial enterprise coupled
with an increase in residential and
recreational development is seeing
public life return to the streets in a way
that has not been seen in decades.
In Aucklands city centre the primary
public spaces are its streets and lanes
supported by other spaces such as
parks, squares and the waterfront.
Across downtown however the
waterfront and wharves form the larger
component of public space, while
streets and lanes support the activities,
interactions and informalities of daily
life.
The City Centre Masterplan identified
the potential for these streets to
work together as a laneway circuit.
Collectively, they have the potential
to create a more intimate pedestrian
experience through the city centre,
supporting diverse retail, hospitality,
entertainment and cultural activities.
The foundation of this circuit is largely
in place through the Fort Street/High
Street/ Lorne Street areas, and will be
completed with a future extension
between Aotea Square, Federal Street,
and the waterfront, and 2 new east-
west laneways through the Downtown
West blocks between Lower Hobson
and the new Queens Square. These
existing and proposed lanes within the
downtown area will complement and
contrast the grand and open nature of
the proposed Quay Street boulevard
and wharves along the harbours edge,
inviting an intimate and human scaled
environment, rich in life, energy and
buzz.
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LANEWAY CIRCUIT
HIGH STREET
LORNE STREET
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MULTI-MODAL NETWORK
WALKING
Throughout the city centre, pedestrians are
considered the most important mode. The
future transport network in the downtown
area is predicated on high quality, well
connected pedestrian spaces and linkages.
Whilst the area will still retain some busy
city streets, the greater pedestrian provision
(more crossings, shorter intersection cycle
times, etc.) and signifcant increase in public
space will be transformational in providing
improved pedestrian amenity and capacity.
CYCLING
The high quality people-focused spaces of
the downtown area will naturally make this
a popular location to cycle to and through.
Quality cycle routes on Beach Road
and Quay Street will link to Westhaven
Wynyard Quarter and the popular Tamaki
Dr, as well as Nelson Street (& Hobson
Street) to link to cycle routes further afeld.
The general reduction in traffc volumes on
some streets, and vehicle speeds in general,
will help boost the ability to cycle in the
downtown area.
RAIL
The City Rail Link (CRL) will be a
transformational project for the city
centre. Within the downtown area, as well
as increasing the number of pedestrians
interchanging between services and
accessing the city centre, the main CRL
implication is the construction impacts on
the staging of public and private sector
developments (for instance, Lower Queen
Street changes cannot occur until the CRL
tunnelling is completed).
BUS AND COACH
The New Network for buses will provide a
better, simpler, smarter, more legible bus
system. It is based on a small number of
high quality bus corridors, connecting with
Britomart, including an urban busway along
Fanshawe Street. This major reconfguration
of bus operations will reduce the number
of bus services and also bus stops in the
area. The regional coaches are relocated
from the area, and the Airbus service will
need to be reconfgured, as will the City
Link bus service. The movement function
on Customs Street will be facilitated by
removing the need for bus stops. No bus
layover will be provided in the area. Buses
remain vital for the city centre, as analysis
shows a rough doubling in bus demand to
city centre over the next 30 years, even
with CRL in place.
FERRY
Ferries bring in close to 4000 people into
the city centre in the morning peak period,
with nearly half of those passengers coming
from Devonport and Waiheke Island. It is
predicted that ferry patronage growth will
be relatively modest when compared to
bus and train. This is driven by certain ferry
markets being mature (e.g. Devonport)
or captive (e.g. Waiheke) and the limited
growth permitted by the Proposed Auckland
Unitary Plan for the inner harbour North
Shore ferry terminals. However, outer
growth areas show predicted strong growth
in patronage from Hobsonville, West
Harbour, Pine Harbour and to a lesser
extent Half Moon Bay and Gulf Harbour.
The Downtown Ferry Terminal is close
to peak capacity and its redevelopment
is crucial to enable more peak services to
operate. The short-term direction for ferries
is likely to focus on improved services to
growth areas, starting with the recently
implemented signifcant boost to the Gulf
Harbour ferry service, and the bringing of
inner harbour ferry services up to a higher
level of service, as envisaged in the Regional
Public Transport Plan.
Downtown is a major destination and the network hub for all transport modes,
future investment will allow even greater numbers of people to access it.
TRAFFIC
The down-tuning of Quay Street will
be supported by improving the reliable
movement functions of Customs Street.
Unnecessary through-traffc will be
encouraged to use the motorway ring
route. Service vehicle access to central
wharves will be retained, along with
suffcient vehicle access for deliveries, taxis
and property access. The CCMP seeks the
removal of the Hobson Street fyover, which
is likely to only be possible following the
signifcant down-tuning of Quay Street
and other major road network changes to
accommodate different traffc patterns.
PARKING
In the downtown area, on-street parking
will be primarily for taxis, loading and other
short-term parking demands. General
parking should be managed in off-street
parking buildings, with an increased
emphasis on short-term parking rather than
longer term (commuter) parking.
The CCMP seeks the redevelopment of
the downtown parking building in the
long term.
FREIGHT
Freight movements remain important to
the economic effciency and performance
of the city centre, and service vehicle access
to central wharves will be retained, along
with suffcient vehicle access for deliveries,
taxis and property access. Heavy freight
vehicles from the port should not have to
cross the downtown area and can access
the motorway network via The Strand. The
Fanshawe Street/ Customs Street/ Beach
Road corridor is an over-dimension route.
LIGHT RAIL
Investigations are continuing into options
for a high-quality transit connection
(possibly light rail) that connects Wynyard
Quarter to the downtown area and beyond.
Whilst not confrmed, it is prudent to
future-proof for this within the redesign of
Quay Street and Lower Queen Street.
CRUISE
The cruise sector is an important part of
the tourism industry in Auckland and New
Zealand and the sector creates signifcant
positive impacts on our economy. Auckland
is able to offer a unique situation to
the cruise industry where cruise ships
are located in the heart of the CBD,
providing an exceptional experience for
the passengers and a sense of drama and
spectacle on the waterfront.
Auckland is classed as a passenger exchange
port due to the international air links and
hotel capacity and as a result it is a key
cruise hub in the Oceania region. The
Auckland experience can impact a visitors
frst and last impression of New Zealand as
a destination.
New Zealands cruise industry has grown
dramatically since the mid 1990s from
27 cruises and 19,400 passengers to over
200,000 and 129 cruises in 2012/13. As the
number and size of cruise vessels visiting
Auckland grows, the economic benefts to
the regional economy also will grow and the
cruise facilities over time will need further
expansion and the long term location and
use of the water space needs to be carefully
considered to ensure the most benefts are
achieved for all water based modes.
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WORKING DRAFT
DRAFT
PARKS,
SQUARES &
WHARVES
Public space forms an important
part of the fabric of the city and is
pivotal to celebrating our cultural,
historic and natural heritage.
Dotted throughout the city is a strong network of small public
parks and squares that provide pause points and break out spaces
for people. The spaces offer a stage whereby formal and informal
interaction can occur, inviting conversation, play and recreation
to unfold.
Alongside the citys streets and lanes, these public spaces
provide a platform for capturing the unique natural, and cultural
character of downtown while reinforcing the importance of
place-making and human scaled development. These include
spaces like Takutai Square, a sunny sheltered space, often used
by people relaxing on bean bags. The name Takutai, meaning
foreshore, references the areas origins as a reclaimed site, while
the adjacent Pipi Beds water sculpture reinforces the former
natural and cultural value of the site.
In contrast to the intimacy provided within the smaller parks,
Quay Street and the central wharves are becoming destination
public spaces, magnets where visitors and Aucklanders alike
can enjoy major international, regional and cultural events. The
development of Quay Street into a world class harbour edge will
likewise play a pivotal role in the offering of quality public space,
recreational opportunities, facilities and events that celebrate and
share the unique story of our heritage.
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WORKING DRAFT
MAJOR
EVENTS
The city centre in general and downtown in particular
are gaining in popularity as areas to host major events or
leverage events associated with major events occurring
outside the central city area.
The growth of the city centre as a vibrant international
city coupled with the improving city services in and
around the city centre including public transport,
restaurants and accommodation makes hosting an
event in the city centre much more desirable. There is
increasing demand on venue space. Finding venues with
a large, flat open area for a major event and that requires
a space for a longer duration (for pack in and pack out
of a complex set up) is very limited. For example when
utilising Queens Wharf it can be difficult to have an event
of a longer duration than 5 - 7 days (including pack in
and pack out) as there is increasing demand for this area
from the cruise ships as well as other events.
Areas that better cater for events of a larger scale and
complexity and that allow areas to be utilised for a longer
duration, will enable Auckland to host more impressive
events of international quality.
Hosting major events downtown can play a pivotal role
in helping Auckland achieve long term economic and
social aspirations, with ATEEDs 2013/14 major events
portfolio set to exceed performance targets of $40
million of new money into the economy (GDP impact)
and 95,000 visitor nights.
Major events are already booked for the downtown area
in the citys calendar in coming years. These add to the
complexity of timing of works and inter-dependencies.
PLACE
ACTIVATION
Place activation is a key success
factor in delivering a revitalised
downtown.
It needs to be an integral part of the approach to public
space and development right across the city centre
and waterfront.
Projects such as Quay Street will look to extend and
build upon the highly successful place-making approach
employed by Waterfront Auckland at Wynyard Quarter
and elsewhere.
A comprehensive programme of place activation
will support new public life, and, as at Silo Park, give
Aucklanders the opportunity to engage with and learn
to love new public spaces, especially ones that may
be developed in locations less well used currently.
The strategy will need consider the future sequencing
and timing of works and how an early programme
of initiatives can start to deliver better public space
opportunities for Aucklanders ahead of more wide-spread
transformation.
WORKING DRAFT
PLACE
ACTIVATION
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WORKING DRAFT
TE ARANGA DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Mana / Rangatiratanga - Authority; The status of iwi and hap as mana whenua is recognised and respected
Whakapapa - Names & Naming; mana whenua names are celebrated
Tohu - The wider cultural landscape; Mana whenua signifcant sites and cultural landmarks are acknowledged
Taiao - The natural environment; The natural environment is protected, restored and / or enhanced
Mauri Tu - Environmental Health; Environmental health of water, land and air is protected, maintained and / or enhanced
Mahi Toi - Creative Expression; Iwi/hap narratives are captured and expressed creatively and appropriately in the physical environment
Ahi K - The Living Presence; mana whenua are able to rekindle and strengthen their presence within the environment
Te Toangaroa
Horotiu
Waihorotiu
Stream
Waikokota Stream
Tunamau Stream
Waiparuru Stream
Waiariki Stream
Waikuta Stream
Waiatarau
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1840 Shoreline
Pa Site
Mahinga-Kai
( Seafood Gathering)
Eel Fishing
Historic Streams
WORKING DRAFT
TELLING
OUR STORIES
Mana whenua have a strong historical connection with the city
centres harbour edge that continues to the present day, yet there
are few visible links to connect to this rich heritage.
Since early Mori settlement, Tmaki Makaurau was renowned for
fshing, shell fsh grounds, and sheltered waters of its twin harbours,
as well as easy waka access between coastal settlements and the
gulf islands. The inherent qualities saw it contested and occupied
by numerous iwi. To this end many iwi have retained historical
associations with the city centres waterfront for food gathering,
permanent and seasonal occupations, and as a hub for trade. Some
of the key historical associations along the harbour edge area for
mana whenua include:
The three former bays that defned the shoreline that were
used for fshing and shellfsh gathering (Waiatarau, Horotiu Bay,
and Te Toangaroa).
Freshwater resources (including eeling) from a number streams
in the city centre area, including Waihorotiu, a signifcant
stream that followed the course of the Queen Street valley.
Several signifcant Pa sites on the former headlands.
While these sites have disappeared through the development of the
city centre over the past 170 years, their historical signifcance for
mana whenua remains.
Today we need to be better at revealing these associations, but
also ensure that mana whenua are fully engaged in the ongoing
development of our city. Engagement with iwi is an ongoing
conversation through strategies and projects throughout the
Council family.
One of the challenges is for these multiple conversations and
learnings to be recorded to build an integrated foundation going
forward for both iwi and the Council family. This needs to be
embedded into our approach to projects, into our principles and
design, and emerge strongly in our built projects on the ground.
Conversations to date with iwi on city centre projects, and
particularly in the downtown area have emerging themes which
include:
Reviving historical names and cultural narratives of the area
Artistic and design treatments which bring names and
narratives to life
Remediating land and water quality
Connection to the natural environments and connection with
Tangaroa
A living presence, a place where mana whenua can gather,
welcome visitors, and celebrate their connection to the area
In collaboration with iwi, Council has developed Te Aranga design
principles to help inform and enhance the design and development
of our built environment. These should be used as a tool alongside
ongoing engagement with mana whenua. The full explanation
of the principles can be found on the Auckland Design Manual
website at www.aucklanddesignmanual.co.nz.
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HERITAGE
Our heritage is a
legacy to pass on to
future generations.
Heritage reinforces our
sense of history and
place, is central to our
well-being, and helps
define what is unique
and distinctive about
Auckland.
Downtown has a rich history of natural,
Mori and colonial settlement heritage,
shaped over the centuries by natural
events as well as people, their needs and
aspirations. Heritage gives Auckland its
rich texture, a sense of continuity and a
strong basis from which to develop and
grow and directly infuences how people
perceive and use the city as a place to live,
work, play and visit.
Our natural heritage includes the rich
geological history that underpins the
Auckland landscape; complex landforms,
water bodies and volcanic features
developed over the last 140,000 years.
The natural harbour edge, though no
longer readily discernible, stretches
across the downtown precinct with
Quay Street and the fat reclaimed land
south to Fort and Swanson Streets being
the former mudfats of the downtown
bays. Excavations at Point Britomart
contributed considerable cliff materials
to early reclamation and these geological
features underlie the waterfront and lower
downtown land today.
Plentiful throughout downtown and
the harbour edge too is heritage of
fundamental importance to tangata
whenua, their culture and traditions. The
strong historical connection Mori have
with these areas continues to the present
day, yet there are few visible links for the
public to connect with. While former
bays, headlands, landmarks, streams and
settlements are long gone the associations
and signifcance of these to Mori are still
inherent, as are ancestral obligations such
as kaitiaki, to maintain and enhance the
mauri of this heritage.
Downtown is also home to Aucklands frst
mercantile centre and one of the largest
concentrations of heritage buildings in the
city. Landmarks such as the Ferry Building,
the former Chief Post Offce, maritime
and industrial heritage of Britomart
Precinct and the Red Gates buffering Quay
Street and the Ports of Auckland, each
offer identity and contribute to a strong
sense of place. Valuing, investing and
empowering stewardship of this heritage
is pivotal to the continued success of
downtown as an emerging and vibrant
legacy for the city.
Although unique and irreplaceable,
conservation does not preclude change.
In many respects it is at its best in such a
dynamic and evolving place. Aucklands
heritage must be valued as an opportunity
and encompass geology, ecology, mana
whenua sites of signifcance, archaeology,
architecture and landscapes.
There are many untold stories about
the historic heritage of downtown,
poorly understood, underappreciated or
inaccessible . The redevelopment offers
an opportunity to share these stories and
celebrate the uniqueness of our natural,
cultural and environmental heritage.
ENVIRONMENT/
SUSTAINABILITY
Aucklanders are the
guardians of a precious
environment.
The environment is an
essential part of our
identity, our economy,
and the way we live.
Our natural surroundings are unique,
home to wildlife in marine, freshwater and
terrestrial ecosystems. The environment
has intrinsic values which are values
in their own right, as distinct from the
benefts people obtain from them.
As guardians of our environment, we have
a responsibility to leave it in a better state
for future generations. Kaitiakitanga is
the Mori resource management principle
concerning guardianship of our natural
resources and the city centre is well placed
to give greater depth and authenticity
to sustainability principles and the
kaitiaki concept. It is envisioned that this
authenticity will also provide a marketable
edge for the city centre.
Initiatives to enhance biodiversity, reduce
waste and future proof high quality built
form supports the New Zealand 100%
Pure brand and reinforces our identity as
an environmentally sensitive city. The use
and selection of native vegetation provides
habitat and food source for our native
birds and is central to our uniqueness and
cultural identity.
Improving the water quality of the
Waitemat Harbour is an identifed
priority. The heart of the city poses
challenges to water management, such as
intensity of development, impermeable
surfaces, and levels of contaminants (from
traffc and intensive land use), however
we need to continue to evolve innovative
responses to water treatment, as far as
possible, before it fows into the harbour.
Advancements in sustainable, integrated
public transport within downtown
support the citys contribution to
reversing the upward trend of emissions
with considerable focus on enhanced
pedestrian and cycle routes, bus network
improvements, an extended ferry network
and the City Rail Link.
Opportunities to seek best practice
initiatives within Council and joint
partnership projects will continue and
in doing so encourage sustainability
across private development. A considered
approach to materiality, waste reduction,
recycling, energy, water and thermal
effciency will form key components
to improve sustainability and positive
environmental outcomes.
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PART 04
FUTURE
FRAMEWORK
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This section sets out
further detail on the
challenges and inter-
dependencies that are
occurring throughout
the downtown area
across multiple projects
and how these relate
to future aspirations. It
also highlights the most
pressing issues that
need resolution
and decisions on in the
near future.
INTRODUCTION
TO THE FUTURE FRAMEWORK
In order to help decision-making, this
section provides direction on the future
outcomes desired for public space,
movement and development, and how
these could unfold to meet multiple drivers
and complex issues based on the most
current information available.
This section divides the downtown area
into four sub areas for discussion purposes
(Queen Street Spine and Downtown Hub;
Downtown West and Ferry Basin; Britomart
Precinct and Admiralty Basin; and the
Central Wharves).

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A. QUEEN STREET SPINE & DOWNTOWN HUB
B. DOWNTOWN WEST & FERRY BASIN
C. BRITOMART PRECINCT & ADMIRALTY BASIN
D. CENTRAL WHARVES
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Queen Street spine (Queen Street >
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North - South Harbour Stitches (public realm)
Quay Street waterfront boulevard
and harbours edge public spaces
Other waterfront public space
Existing laneway connections
Future potential laneway
connections
Future potential through site link
Underground rail (Post-CRL)
Fanshawe Street /Customs Street /Beach Road
Major future development opportunities
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This page provides
a spatial framework
summary for how the
many public space
and development
opportunities downtown
may come together.

Significant scope exists
to take an integrated
approach to public
space and development
opportunities that can
maximise the value of
investment.
The transformation of downtown must
continue the successful achievements
of recent years at Britomart, Wynyard
Quarter and the city centre shared spaces.
These destinations are breathing new life
into Aucklands city centre and waterfront
and bringing much greater concentrations
of activity and public life to our city centre
and harbours edge.
To get there we need strong north-south
and east-west pedestrian connections and
public spaces that draw the water and
city together. We also need to seize the
signifcant private sector development
opportunities to realise a new step change
in the ongoing revitalisation and economic
development of the downtown area.
The Laneway Circuit will play a more
important future role in the blocks
between Customs and Quay Streets.
As has occurred elsewhere in the
city centre, achieving a fner grain
development pattern will help activate
future development bringing a livelier,
more vibrant public life and greater
depth of offering that are key aspects of
transforming the whole of downtown to
become a waterfront destination in its own
right.
DOWNTOWN FRAMEWORK:
Public Space & Development
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Major future development opportunities
DRAFT
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New network bus
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City Link Bus
Inner Link Bus
North Shore Buses
Western Buses
Eastern & Mt Eden Buses
Tamaki Drive Buses
Future potential east-west
laneway (24/7 public access)
Future ferry terminal
redevelopment /
re-confguration
(indicative only)
Downtown interchange
bus stops (indicative size
and location)
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Underground rail
(Post-CRL)
Beach Road
cycleway
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Quay Street waterfront boulevard
Fanshawe Street/ Customs Street
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BEACH ROAD
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Movement
All major modes of transport are due
to undergo a signifcant change in the
downtown area in the next decade; from
the completion of the CRL and New
Network bus operations to signifcant
improvements for walking and cycling.
Aucklands current complex bus network
is being replaced with a simpler, more
legible network of frequent bus services
which will make public transport much
more accessible - and understandable - to
non-users. Bus stops will be arranged in
ways that enable a signifcant uplift in high
quality public space.
Buses from the West and North Shore
will use a redeveloped high quality Lower
Albert Street bus facility. A small number
of bus services will use Tyler Street,
Galway Street and Commerce Street
(Tamaki Drive services and Eastern and Mt
Eden services). This confguration largely
removes buses from Lower Queen Street,
allowing it to return to a more pedestrian-
oriented public space linking Queen Street
This page provides
a spatial framework
summary for how
the major changes to
transport and access
may come together in
downtown.

Upwards of 150,000
people per day currently
pass through downtown
by every transport mode
possible.

Future investment will
allow even greater
numbers of people to
access the area while
freeing up valuable real
estate for public space
with Queens Wharf and Quay Street.
This solution relies on a new east-west
laneway (24/7 public access) to achieve an
integrated and functional PT hub between
modes.
Traffc on Quay Street will be de-tuned to
enable its transformation into a landmark
harbour edge street. Whilst the prime focus
for transport improvements is on the public
transport network and the development
of the pedestrian realm and cycle-friendly
downtown, it remains vital to ensure that
suffcient vehicle access is retained, to allow
for through traffc, deliveries, taxis and
property access.
With the area about to go through a period
of major transformation and a sustained
period of construction activity, keeping the
movement network operating becomes
more important than ever.
DOWNTOWN FRAMEWORK:
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DRAFT
QUEEN STREET SPINE
& DOWNTOWN HUB:
Lower Queen Street and
the surrounding blocks
are facing some major
changes that have the
potential to completely
transform the area
within the next 5 years.
There are a number of key challenges and
inter-dependencies in both space and time
to realise this potential on the ground. Key
issues that need to be addressed at this
time include the future of Queen Elizabeth
Square, the design and consenting of the
Downtown Shopping Centre redevelopment
(Precinct Properties NZ Ltd) - including any
laneway and through site links - and the re-
routing of buses.
There are also signifcant time-based
inter-dependencies. It is likely that
changes to public transport operations and
infrastructure and public space upgrades
will need to ft around the construction of
the CRL enabling works and Downtown
Shopping Centre redevelopment. This may
include working progressively towards
desired future outcomes.

INTER-DEPENDENT PROJECTS
All of the proposed projects in the
Downtown Framework are dependent on
others to some extent.
Decisions as to which projects to progress
or delay and how they are designed need
to be made in the context of the inter-
dependencies.
In the sector (A) Queen Street Spine &
Downtown Hub these include:
City Rail Link Enabling Package
Lower Queen Street
Queens Wharf
Quay Street
Downtown Bus Interchange
Customs Street Upgrade
Ferry Basin Redevelopment
Redevelopment
Seawall Upgrade
Central Wharves Strategy
The most immediate considerations
include the Downtown Shopping Centre
redevelopment, the construction of the City
Rail Link enabling works under the shopping
centre block and Customs Street, and re-
routing of the downtown buses as part of
the rollout of the New Network.

KEY CHALLENGES
Key challenges to work through in
addressing the inter-dependencies include:
Providing for improved bus operations
while also providing for signifcant
improvements to public space on Lower
Queen Street
Co-ordinating the design and delivery
of the City Rail Link enabling package
& Downtown Shopping Centre
redevelopment
of the Downtown Shopping Centre and
related public space upgrades including
a potential new east-west laneway
connection to Albert Street buses
Customs Street reliability
improvements for buses and general
traffc while also improving north-south
pedestrian connections
Future changes to the ferry terminal
operations and infrastructure and
adjoining public space and development
opportunities on Queens Wharf and
Quay Street
Co-ordination of various public space
streetscape projects relating to Lower
Queen Street, Quay Street, Lower
Key Challenges & Inter-dependencies
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location map
Desired
continued
public space
development on
Queens Wharf
and ability to host
major events.
How this can
interface with
future cruise and
ferry operations
and associated
access & service
requirements
Signifcant demands
from multiple users on
intersection of
Quay Street and
Lower Queen Street
Integration of future
public space upgrades
on Quay Street, Lower
Queen Street and
Queens Wharf including
enhanced pedestrian
fows between Lower
Queen Street, Queens
Wharf and ferry
terminal
Opportunity
for enhanced bus
interchange customer
zone and waiting
facilities at rear of
Britomart Station with
direct interface with
services on Commerce,
Tyler & Galway Streets
Future ferry operations and harbours edge
public space opportunities
Quay Street seawall
inter-dependencies & opportunities
Integration of Lower
Queen Street & Customs
Street upgrades including
opportunities to enhance
north-south pedestrian
connections across
Customs Street
City Rail Link enabling works
and cut and cover construction
Nature of
any new Little
Queen Street
north-south
through site
link
Design and
operation of bus
interchange on
Lower Albert
St and future
streetscape
upgrades
and laneway
connections
Achieving a
potential east-
west laneway
through Downtown
Shopping Centre
block, its location
and nature and
relationship with
the Precinct
Properties
development, future
bus interchange
and public space
upgrades
Future
of Queen
Elizabeth
Square
Co-ordination of
design, engineering
and delivery of CRL
enabling works and
Downtown Shopping
Centre redevelopment
Public space
aspirations for
Lower Queen
Street and
downtown bus
movements
Customs Street
upgrade to declutter and
enhance the street
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DRAFT
It has strong potential to be
recast as a series of celebrated
public spaces reaching the
harbours edge as well as a
more strongly integrated public
transport hub.
The drawing opposite and
text that follows sets out
the current understanding of
how desired future outcomes
for public space, movement
and development may come
together in the Queen Street /
Britomart PT Hub sector.
All aspects are subject to
further investigations and key
decision-making processes by
the Council family and other
stakeholders including by the
private sector and public where
appropriate.
PUBLIC SPACE
Address the sub-optimal
public space qualities of
Queen Elizabeth Square
and/or seek to provide
better alternative public
spaces in the near vicinity
Signifcantly improved
public space in front of the
CPO Building (Britomart
Station) on Lower Queen
Street (Queens Square)
New east-west laneway
connection between
Queens Square and buses
on Lower Albert Street to
create fner grain and more
intimate opportunities for
public life back from the
waterfront
Quay Street Waterfront
Boulevard and harbours
edge public spaces
(Welcome Mat)
(decluttering and
streetscape enhancements)
QUEEN STREET SPINE
& DOWNTOWN HUB:
MOVEMENT
More legible, accessible and
user friendly public transport
hub
Quay Street upgrade
(waterfront boulevard with
retained local access and
some bus operations)
New triangulated
downtown public transport
interchange between
Britomart Station, Lower
Albert Street and Ferry
Terminal connected by
Queens Square, the new
east-west laneway and Quay
Street
North Shore and Western
buses to use Lower Albert
Street
Eastern buses to continue
to use Tyler, Galway and
Commerce Streets, with
some services continuing
to enter or exit from Lower
Queen Street
Provide a direct east-west
pedestrian laneway through
the Downtown Shopping
Centre block with 24/7
public access to provide
direct connection between
buses on Lower Albert and
Britomart Station rail and
bus services
Customs Street upgrade
(reliability improvements
for east-west bus and
general traffc movements
and north-south pedestrian
fows)
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Redeveloped Downtown
Shopping Centre block
including new commercial
tower (Precinct Properties
NZ Ltd)
Opportunity for north-
south public through site
link through new shopping
centre between Customs
and Quay Streets
Desired Future Outcomes
A
The Queen Street
spine and Downtown
Hub will be the
primary link drawing
the city centre and
waterfront together.
DRAFT
NOTES
All potential laneways and
through site links are to
show strategic intent and
are subject to development
negotiations as
development opportunities
arise.
Location and form of any
future potential public
space and development
opportunities on Queens
Wharf have not been shown.
Form of future ferry basin
redevelopment is still to be
determined, in conjunction
with future plans for Quay
Street and Queens Wharf.
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DRAFT
SCENARIO
IMPLICATIONS
Queen Elizabeth Square has underperformed
as a public square. It has struggled with
shading from buildings, poor edges, and is
visually cut off from the street environment
by a large canopy.
Can the square be fxed through a
redevelopment of the space, how will this
relate to a potential Queens Square on
Lower Queen Street, or are there better
places for quality public realm? These are
some of the questions being asked now.
This is an important debate to ensure that
the function, role and quality public realm
are provided for in downtown area as well
as its relationship to a number of other
projects.
The scale of redevelopment occurring in
the downtown area presents a unique
opportunity to rethink, and address the
challenges for the square, as well as the
impact of buses on the streets and public
spaces of the downtown area in general.
There are a number of time-critical inter-
dependencies that relate to decisions
affecting a number of projects, all of which
will impact on the potential outcome. These
include:
The CRL enabling works will require
reinstatement of many of the streets
in this downtown block. We need
to determine what is to be put back
to avoid missed opportunities and
reconstruction works.
Reorganisation of bus movements will
determine the function and design of
many of these streets.
Precinct Properties NZ Ltd will be
submitting proposals for their proposed
development in the coming months.
Any integrated project opportunities/
outcomes will need to be confrmed to
align with their programme.
Possible sale of Queen Elizabeth Square
would realise better public space
opportunities in the near vicinity, and
could be coordinated with seawall
replacement/design.
Quay Street design requires a decision
around future bus operations in the near
future.
Any east-west laneway through the
Downtown Shopping Centre block is
subject to negotiation.
The illustrations opposite, while not an
exhaustive list, illustrate broad scale
scenarios for Queen Elizabeth Square
focussing on bus reconfguration and block
redevelopment.
1.
BUSES STAY ON LOWER QUEEN STREET
Buses remain largely in current confguration and stay in
Lower Queen Street. East-west laneway not required for
integrated PT hub. No new public space on Lower Queen
Street.
QUEEN ELIZABETH SQUARE & DOWNTOWN BUS OPERATIONS
An illustration of the inter-dependencies
with respect to the future of Queen
Elizabeth Square.
FRAMEWORK SCENARIOS:
KEY
Downtown interchange bus stops
(indicative size and location) and routes
Public space in Lower Queen Street vicinity
Major future development
B
B
PT pedestrian link
B
B
B
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Customs Street

Quay Street

Queen
Elizabeth
Square

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2.
BUSES MOVE FROM LOWER QUEEN STREET
Buses remain on Lower Albert and Galway/Tyler Streets,
but are moved from Lower Queen Street. New 24/7 east-
west laneway to Lower Albert Street required for direct PT
services connection. Provides new public space on Lower
Queen Street.
Public space in Lower Queen Street vicinity
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Quay Street

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This is not intended to be exhaustive but provides insight as to
the implications for adjacent development, public space
and movement outcomes.
3.
QUEEN ELIZABETH SQUARE RE-INVESTED
Buses remain in Lower Albert and Galway/Tyler Streets,
but are moved from Lower Queen Street. New 24/7
laneway required for PT services connection. Provides
new civic public space on Lower Queen Street. Queen
Elizabeth Square divested to provide investment for better
alternative public spaces.

Queen
Elizabeth
Square

Ferry basin edge
enhanced public
space opportunity

Ferry building / Queens
Wharf entrance enhanced
public space opportunity

Admiralty Basin
Breastworks future
public space opportunity
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DRAFT
PEDESTRIAN SQUARE
Queen Street is the citys premier street and plays an
organising role as the central spine of the city. However, it currently
feels like it ends at Customs Street.
Lower Queen Street needs to refect its signifcance as a civic space
which fronts the Britomart Station and the point where the city
centre meets the waterfront. It is a natural gateway for international
visitors from cruise ships.
The proposed relocation of the bus interchange from Lower Queen
Street provides a signifcant opportunity for this space to become a
new civic square.
Taken together, Queen Street, a new Queens Square, and Queens
Wharf will be a strong pedestrian spine through the city centre
that will link the full spectrum of city rooms and experiences from
ridgeline to waterline.
FROM STREET TO SQUARE
NEW ACTIVE EDGE
DRAFT
FROM STREET TO SQUARE
POTENTIAL
GALWAY ST BUSES
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DOWNTOWN WEST
& FERRY BASIN
B
The two blocks between
Lower Queen and Lower
Hobson Streets have
significant development
and public space
opportunities in future
years. The area is also
integral to realising a
greatly improved PT hub
between rail, buses and
ferries.
issues that need to be addressed at this time
include the design and consenting of the
Downtown Shopping Centre redevelopment -
including any laneway and through site links
- and the re-routing of buses. The design of
Quay Street will also have a big infuence on
how this sector will come together.
Other project considerations, such as the
removal of the Hobson Street fyover and
new development opportunities and laneways
on the block between Lower Albert and Lower
Hobson Streets are likely to come later.
There are also signifcant time-based inter-
dependencies. It is likely that changes to
public transport operations and infrastructure
and public space upgrades will need to ft
around the construction of the CRL enabling
works and shopping centre development. This
may include working progressively towards
desired future outcomes.
All of the proposed projects in the Downtown
Framework are dependent on others to some
extent.
Decisions as to which projects to progress or
delay need to be made in the context of the
inter-dependencies.
In the sector (B) Downtown West and Ferry
Basin these include:
CRL Enabling Package
Lower Queen Street
Quay Street
Fanshawe Street Urban Busway
Redevelopment
Seawall Upgrade
The most immediate considerations
include the Downtown Shopping Centre
redevelopment, the construction of the CRL
enabling works under the shopping centre
block and Customs Street, and re-routing of
the downtown buses as part of the rollout of
the New Network.
KEY CHALLENGES
Key challenges to work through in addressing
the inter-dependencies include:
Co-ordinating the design and delivery of
the CRL Enabling Package & Downtown
Shopping Centre Redevelopment
of the Downtown Shopping Centre and
related public space upgrades including
a potential new east-west laneway
connection to Albert Street buses
Customs Street reliability improvements
for buses and general traffc while
also improving north-south pedestrian
connections
Future changes to the ferry terminal
operations and infrastructure and
adjoining public space and development
opportunities on Queens Wharf and
Quay Street
Co-ordination of various public space
streetscape projects relating to Lower
Queen Street, Quay Street, Lower Albert
Street and future public space upgrades
to Queens Wharf and Ferry Basin
Spatial inter-dependencies and timing of
Lower Hobson Street Flyover removal,
Downtown Carpark redevelopment,
Federal Street laneway extension,
Fanshawe Street Urban Busway and
Sturdee Street public space opportunities.
DRAFT
C
D
B
A
location map
Seawall Upgrade, CRL Enabling Works and
Quay Street inter-dependencies
Integration of Downtown West development
opportunities, new laneway connections & Customs Street
upgrades including opportunities to enhance north-south
pedestrian connections
Future of Queen
Elizabeth Square
Downtown West new east-west
laneway opportunity
Re-routing and rollout of
Downtown Bus Operations
Future removal of Hobson
Street Flyover and Lower
Hobson Street (Hobson
Place) public space upgrade
block development and CRL Enabling
Works inter-dependencies as per (A)
Queen Street Spine
Lower Albert
Street Downtown
bus stop
operations, CRL
Enabling Works,
DSC construction
and streetscape
reinstatement /
upgrade
Integration of public space upgrades
and future development outcomes on the
Downtown West blocks
Providing for future
downtown bus operations
and local access and service
requirements while realising
the public space vision for
Quay Street.
Future ferry operations and
harbours edge public space
opportunities
Fanshawe Street urban busway investigation &
design and potential public space opportunities for
Sturdee Street. Inter-dependencies with Hobson
Street Flyover Removal, Downtown Carpark
Development and Federal Street (South)
Signifcant
demands from
multiple users on
intersection of
Quay Street and
Lower Hobson
Street / Princes
Wharf
Federal Street
laneway extension
opportunity
Future Downtown Carpark
Redevelopment Opportunity as
signalled in City Centre Masterplan.
Inter-dependencies with Hobson Street
Flyover Removal, wider Downtown
West development opportunities, new
laneway connections and Fanshawe
Street Busway and Sturdee Street park
opportunities
Reconfguring of road space
for greater effciency and
enhanced public space on
Fanshawe Street / Sturdee
Street / Customs Street West
City Rail Link Enabling Works
and cut and cover construction
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PUBLIC SPACE
edge public spaces
(Welcome Mat)
(decluttering and
connection between
Queens Square and
Lower Albert Street
connection between
Lower Albert and Lower
Hobson Streets
A mid-block crossing on
Lower Albert will support
the east-west axis across
the street as part of the
proposed expansion of the
laneway circuit.
New Federal Street north-
south laneway extension
between Customs and
Quay Streets
Redevelopment of Lower
Hobson Street as Hobson
Place, a bookend public
space between the
downtown waterfront and
Viaduct Harbour
Opportunity for new north-
facing public space at the
foot of the Sturdee Street
wall along the old foreshore
Expanded harbours edge
public space opportunity at
foot of Albert Street
Retain and enhance visual
connections between
Lower Albert Street and the
harbours edge
MOVEMENT
More legible, accessible
and user friendly public
transport hub
Quay Street upgrade
No buses on Quay Street
between Lower Queen and
Lower Albert Streets (frees
up space for pedestrians
and event capability)
Buses relocated to Lower
Albert Street with laneway
connection to Britomart
Future Lower Hobson Street
Flyover removal
Future redevelopment
/ expansion of ferry
operations in the water
basin between Princes
Wharf and Queens Wharf
Fanshawe Street urban
busway development to
provide separation of buses
DOWNTOWN WEST
& FERRY BASIN
from general traffc where
possible
(east-west reliability
improvements for both
buses and general traffc
while enhancing north-
south pedestrian fows)
Redeveloped Downtown
Shopping Centre &
commercial offce tower
(Precinct Properties)
Downtown Carpark
commercial development
opportunity
Copthorne Hotel
redevelopment opportunity
together in the downtown west
/ Ferry Basin sector.
appropriate.
B
B
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B
B
B
VIADUCT
BASIN
B
Downtown West can
become a vibrant
waterfront precinct
with significant new
retail & commercial
development
opportunities,
laneways and
bookend public
spaces supporting
the Quay Street
waterfront
boulevard
DRAFT
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
VIADUCT
BASIN
HOBSON
BASIN
DOWNTOWN CARPARK
DEVELOPMENT SITE
POTENTIAL STURDEE STREET
WALL PARK
COPTHORNE HOTEL
REDEVELOPED
DOWNTOWN
SHOPPING CENTRE
(PRECINCT PROPERTIES)

QUEEN
ELIZABETH
SQUARE
1 QUEEN ST
PWC TOWER
AMP HOUSE
POTENTIAL EAST-WEST LANEWAY CONNECTION POTENTIAL EAST-WEST LANEWAY
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FLYOVER
CITY RAIL LINK
TUNNEL
1 QUEEN STREET
SPECIAL AMENITY YARD
NOTE
All potential laneways and through
site links are to show strategic intent
and are subject to development
negotiations as development
opportunities arise.
Future ferry basin redevelopment is
to be determined, in conjunction with
central wharves strategy and future
plans for Quay Street and Queens
Wharf.
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OPPORTUNITIES
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DRAFT
QUAY STREET
DRAFT
QUAY STREET
potential
The harbour edge is where the city meets the sea and along
with Queen Street is a key organising axis for the city centre.
It encompasses streets (such as Quay Street and Jellicoe Street) and an array
of wharves, quays and squares. It draws from a rich history, the energy of a
working waterfront and intrinsic values of the water.
The harbour edge is the face of Auckland and represents our maritime identity
and a place for welcome and celebration. It is our front door, a welcoming
mat, and the place where we connect with our harbour.
It is recognised that a world-class waterfront is a key element in becoming
the worlds most liveable city through encouraging tourism and investment,
and recognised and loved as an attractive, vibrant city by Aucklanders and
visitors alike.
The Quay Street project is one of the premier projects in the Downtown area.
It is a major catalyst that will shape the transformation of the harbour edge
making signifcant improvements for people access to, and promenade along,
the waters edge; detuning traffc; and creating celebrated public realm.
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BRITOMART PRECINCT
& ADMIRALTY BASIN
C
The biggest changes for
the Britomart Precinct
will be to respond to
the new opportunities
opened up by the
transformation of Quay
Street and Customs
Street that bound the
precinct.
Within the precinct Cooper and Co will
continue to develop new opportunities that
increase the depth and diversity of mixed
use destinations on offer, consolidating
Britomarts reputation as one of Aucklands
most vibrant and lively city neighbourhoods.
issues that need to be addressed at this
time include the re-routing of buses in and
out of the precinct.
There are also signifcant time-based
inter-dependencies. It is likely that
changes to public transport operations and
infrastructure and public space upgrades
will need to ft around the construction of
the CRL enabling works. This may include
working progressively towards desired
future outcomes.
or delay need to be made in the context of
the inter-dependencies.
In the sector (C) Britomart Precinct &
Admiralty Basin these include:
Lower Queen Street
Quay Street
Beach Road Cycleway (Stage 2)
Central Wharves and Breastworks public
space and development opportunities
The most immediate considerations include
the re-routing of the downtown buses as
part of the rollout of the New Network and
design of Quay Street.
KEY CHALLENGES
Providing for improved bus operations
while also providing for improvements
to pedestrian priority and public spaces
within the Britomart Precinct
Customs Street reliability
improvements for buses and general
traffc while also improving north-
south pedestrian connections between
Britomart Precinct and the Fort Street
area
Opening up the outer edges of the
Britomart Precinct to respond to
enhanced streetscape conditions on
Quay and Customs Streets
Future connections across Quay Street
between the Britomart Precinct and
potential new harbours edge public
on the breastworks and central wharves
Breastworks and central wharves future
public space opportunities and on-going
and future ports operations, access and
security (Ports of Auckland Limited)
DRAFT
location map
B
D
A C
Opportunity
for enhanced bus
interchange customer
zone and waiting
facilities and associated
development
opportunity at rear of
Britomart Station with
direct interface with
services on Commerce,
Tyler & Galway Streets
Customs Street upgrade including design improvements to improve
east-west reliability for bus users and general traffc and maximise
pedestrian capacity & quality - especially the north-south pedestrian
connections across Customs Street - and improved interface with
adjacent retailers/businesses. Integration with Britomart Precinct
development and public space connections
Project inter-dependencies with Quay Street, Fanshawe Street Urban
Busway and Beach Road Cycleway (Stage 2)
Integration of Britomart Precinct with
harbours edge public space opportunities
including Admiralty Basin Breastworks
Inter-dependencies with Quay Street, ports
operations and vessel berthage strategy
Quay Street public space aspirations.
Challenges to balance with access and
movement. Opportunities to leverage
development and activity of Britomart
Precinct to open out onto Quay Street
Managing east-west traffc
fows on Quay Street
Future opportunities to upgrade streets
within Britomart Precinct to better refect
adjacent activity and development that is
occurring
Signifcant demands
from multiple users on
intersection of
Quay Street and
Lower Queen Street
Negative impacts of existing
bus stops and operations on
Customs Street public realm and
adjoining retail frontages
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PUBLIC SPACE
edge public spaces
(Welcome Mat)
(decluttering and
New Queens Square in
front of the CPO Building
(Britomart Station) on
Lower Queen Street
Retained east-west
laneway/through site
link connection through
Britomart Central
development site
Harbours edge public
space opportunity along
breastworks fronting
Admiralty Basin
Future streetscape
improvements to Britomart
Precinct streets (Commerce,
Gore, Tyler & Galway)
MOVEMENT
More legible, accessible
and user friendly public
transport hub
Quay Street upgrade
(reliability improvements
for east-west buses
and general traffc and
enhanced north-south
pedestrian fows).
Quay and Customs
intersection improvements
(pedestrian and bus priority
improvements)
Tamaki Drive buses to
continue to use Tyler and
Commerce Streets, with
eastbound services exiting
via Lower Queen Street
Eastern and Mt Eden buses
to continue to use Galway
and Commerce Streets,
with citybound services
entering via Lower Queen
Street
Britomart Central site
52 Tyler Street
(Seafarers site)
31 Galway Street
60 - 110 Customs Street
BRITOMART PRECINCT
& ADMIRALTY BASIN
together in the Britomart
Precinct / Admiralty Basin
sector.
appropriate.
C
The Britomart
precinct will
continue
to develop
and evolve,
cementing its
status as one of
the most lively
destinations on
the city centre
waterfront
DRAFT
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Britomart Central Site
Britomart Rail Station
Takutai
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60-110 Customs St
31 Galway St
Seafarers Site
52 Tyler Street
Future Breastworks waterfront public space opportunity
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DRAFT
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CENTRAL
WHARVES
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The central wharves
face a future challenge
to accommodate
growth in public ferry
transport, the cruise
ship industry and
working port operations
while also realising
significant public space
and development
opportunities.
The Central Wharves represent a resource
that is both highly valued and constrained
both for its existing and potential vessel
berthage functions and landward waterfront
uses and opportunities. They are also
in demand for use during major events.
Queens Wharf was opened to the public
in 2010 but Captain Cook and Marsden
Wharves and attendant breastworks areas
remain behind the red fence in Ports of
Auckland ownership and control.
inter-dependencies in both space and
time to meet this growth challenge on the
ground.

These factors include growth in the number
of vessels in all sectors; increase in the
size of cruise ships; growing frequency of
ferry services and related to this growth,
increasing demands for landward access
and servicing including taxis, coaches, and
providoring.
A Central Wharves Strategy is currently
being prepared to address these challenges,
as well as the Port Study - Stage 2 by Ports
of Auckland Limited.
or delay need to be made in the context of
the inter-dependencies.
In the sector (D) Central Wharves these
include:
Queens Wharf
Quay Street
Seawall Upgrade
Central Wharves
Breastworks public space and
development opportunities
The most immediate considerations include
providing for signifcant future growth in
the cruise ship industry anticipated within
the next 5 years.
KEY CHALLENGES
Providing for future growth in public
transport ferry operations, the
cruise ship industry and the working
port while developing more of the
waterfront for public space
Providing for ongoing access and service
requirements to the wharves on their
landward side while realising public
space aspirations for Quay Street and
the wharves
Breastworks and central wharves future
public space opportunities and on-going
and future port operations, access and
security (Ports of Auckland Limited)
Future connections across Quay Street
between the Britomart Precinct and
potential new harbours edge public
on the breastworks and central wharves
Timing of any changes to ports
operations and resultant public space
and development opportunities on the
breastworks and central wharves
Providing for signifcantly enhanced
public space on Queens Wharf as the
Peoples Wharf while giving further
consideration to providing for potential
development opportunities on the
wharf where these are aligned with
public space outcomes
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The need to determine the future use of wharves
and waterspace. Issues include the need to balance
the growth of ferry, cruise, visitor services, and port
operations in a limited space and how this can interface
with and support the aspirations for a vibrant people
oriented waterfront including hosting major events
Challenge of cruise and
ferry operations in the same
waterspace
How to best provide for
future ferry operations and
terminal requirements and
how they interface with
waterfront public spaces
Future decisions regarding ownership and control
of Marsden and Captain Cook Wharves and attendant
breastworks areas currently behind the red fence
Potential future public space and development
opportunities and their interface with future cruise,
ferry and working port operations, associated access and
service requirements
Marsden
Wharf prevents
large vessels
from berthing
between
Captain Cook
and Bledisloe
Wharves
Desired
continued
public space
development on
Queens Wharf
and ability to host
major events.
How this can
interface with
future cruise and
ferry operations
and associated
access & service
requirements
Ability to improve or
relocate sub-optimal cruise
ship operations on
Princes Wharf
Seawall replacement and inter-dependencies
with CRL enabling works, Quay Street, Ferry Basin
Redevelopment and Queens Wharf
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PUBLIC SPACE
edge public spaces
(Welcome Mat)
Future landmark waterfront
public space opportunity on
Queens Wharf
New Queens Square in
front of the CPO Building
(Britomart Station) on
Lower Queen Street
Expanded harbours edge
public space opportunity at
foot of Albert Street
Harbours edge public
space opportunity along
breastworks fronting
Admiralty Basin
MOVEMENT
Future redevelopment
/ expansion of ferry
operations in the water
basin between Princes
Wharf and Queens Wharf
Future changes to cruise
ship terminal / operations
Future changes to ferry
terminal and wharf access
and servicing
Quay Street intersection
improvements (pedestrian
fows)
Queens Wharf development
opportunities that can
support public space
objectives
Future of Captain Cook and
Marsden Wharves
CENTRAL
WHARVES
together on the Central
Wharves.
All aspects are subject to the
Central Wharves Strategy and
Port Study - Stage 2 as well as
any further investigations and
key decision-making processes
by the Council family and
other stakeholders including by
the private sector and public
where appropriate.
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Marsden and Captain Cook Wharves
and attendant breastworks areas are
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the ownership and control of Ports
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Location and form of any future
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FRAMEWORK SCENARIOS:
Central wharves
An illustration of the inter-dependencies
with respect to the future of the central
wharves.
SCENARIO
IMPLICATIONS
KEY
Provisioning and Passenger Access
Wharf Public Access
Ferry Terminal
Wharf Extension
Cruise Terminal
Working Port
Customs Controlled Area
The Central Wharves Strategy and Port
Study - Stage 2 will guide the future use
of wharves and waterspace, and of the
waterfront. The Strategy will need to balance
the growth of ferry, cruise, visitor services,
and port operations in a limited space with
the aspirations for a vibrant people oriented
waterfront.
Options will be investigated to deal with
a number of challenging and potentially
conficting issues and to allow for development
over time. Some of the challenges to resolve
include:
Need to cater for growth in ferry services,
cruise ship visits, services for visitors and
effcient ports operations
Providing functional space to cater for this
growth in an effcient and integrated
way
Providing for larger and longer ships
Need for wharf and land space for
passenger facilities, servicing and
provisioning, and how these integrate with
the public use of this space.
Limitations of the current wharves and
waterspace and the potential need to
reconfgure berthage and manoeuvring
space
Unitary plan and consenting
considerations
Iwi and public opinion
Buildability of options whilst maintaining
operations
Funding implications of any option

The illustrations opposite provide some
indicative options that will be explored
alongside others, to understand the most
appropriate approach going forward. This will
be a challenging debate for Council and the
community.
From 2026 there will be the potential for
Wynyard Wharf to become an additional
and/or alternate option for cruise.
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Cruise Ship
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CAPTAIN COOK WHARF PRIMARY CRUISE FACILITIES
This is not intended to be exhaustive but provides insight as to the
implications for public space, vessel berthage and development
outcomes.
2.
BLEDISLOE WHARF PRIMARY CRUISE FACILITIES
4.
DISTRIBUTED CRUISE FACILITIES
1.
QUEENS WHARF PRIMARY CRUISE FACILITIES
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Wharf also used for large cruise ships.
Captain Cook becomes primary cruise facility, with Princes
Wharf used as secondary cruise facility. Queens Wharf is used
primarily for public space.
Queens Wharf becomes primary cruise facility, with Princes
Wharf also used for large vessels. Relocated ferry terminal.
Bledisloe houses primary cruise facility, with Princes Wharf used
as secondary cruise facility. Queens Wharf is used primarily for
public space.
Potential for alternate/
additional cruise at Wynyard
post 2026
post 2026
post 2026
post 2026
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PART 05
DELIVERY
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PART 05
DELIVERY
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DELIVERY
AND NEXT STEPS
Auckland Council
is preparing the
next Long Term
Plan (LTP) which
will set budgets
across the
council family.
This will be
adopted in June
2015.
City Centre Integration is preparing a programme of works in parallel to inform the LTP process. This
programme responds to current priorities, aspirations, and crucially the logical timing of projects related
to interdependent projects. For example the need to upgrade the sea wall along Quay Street in line
with works on the street itself.
The illustration on the opposite page provides the current understanding of the timing for projects
(a draft programme).
While there is now a much clearer picture of the required timing of projects and how they best ft
together, the amount of funding for this package of works still needs to be confrmed as part of the LTP.
As the LTP process evolves, funding options may need to be considered and how these funds can be
allocated across projects. Within the downtown area, many projects are highly dependent on others.
Therefore any funding options will need to consider if and when a project can be deferred, or, where
there are limited options to defer projects, how can we best spread available funds.
Once the LTP is adopted this section will be updated to refect the approved budget and
programme of works.
DRAFT
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Long Term Plan
LTP 2015 Approved
LTP 2018 Review
LTP 2021 Review
Strategies
CEWT
Central Wharves Study
Port Study - Stage 2
Vessel Berthage Study
CRL Enabling Works
Quay St Seawall - Stage 1
Quay St Seawall - Stage 2
Quay St Streetscape - Stage 1
CBD Bus Infrastructure Fanshawe/Customs Corridor
Ferry Basin Redevelopment - Stage 1
Beach Road Cycleway
Queens Wharf Redevelopment - Stage 1
Queens Wharf Redevelopment - Stage 2
CBD Bus Infrastructure - Downtown Interchange
Lower Queen St Upgrade
Quay St Admiralty Breastworks
Quay St Streetscape - Stage 2
Ferry Basin Redevelopment - Stage 2
Hobson St Flyover
Britomart Precinct Streetscapes
The above timeline only represents projects contained within the Downtown Framework geographic area
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BARNES DANCE
An intersection where
pedestrians can cross in every
direction, including diagonally,
at the same time.
BOULEVARD
A broad avenue in a city,
usually having areas at the
sides or centre for trees,
grass or fowers. It will have
generous footpaths and
possibly cycle lanes, benches,
play areas, a marketplace etc.
BREASTWORKS
The waterfront connections
running between the base
of fnger wharves. There
are sections of breastwork
between each of the Central
Wharves running parallel with
Quay Street.
CONNECTIVITY
Extent to which urban forms
permit (or restrict) movement
of people or vehicles in
different directions.
DOWNTOWN WEST
The two blocks located
between Lower Queen Street
and Lower Hobson Street.
DOWNTOWN BUS
INTERCHANGE
The area of downtown subject
to the proposed re-routing and
bus stop relocation associated
with the rollout of the New
Network bus operations.
FINE GRAIN AREAS
Broad zones get broken down
into fner grained precincts and
sub areas.
FINE GRAIN USES
An intimate, tightly knit
street network, built form, or
a rich mix of relatively small
businesses, uses or activities.
HARBOUR STITCHES
An urban design idea that
encapsulates the key move
needed to achieve better
connections between the
city centre and waterfront
as set out in the City Centre
Masterplan. Sometimes
referred to as the north-south
stitch.
LANEWAY
Small, side, mid-block streets
that connect with the Queen
Street Valley and Britomart.
LEGIBILITY
The ease with which people
can fnd their way around an
urban space.
MANA WHENUA
Iwi, the people of the land
who have mana or authority
their historical, cultural
and genealogical heritage are
attached to the land and sea.
MODAL SHIFT
Change in the habitual pattern
of transport use. It typically
refers to a shift to public
transport, cycling and walking.
NEW NETWORK
The New Network for buses
will provide a better, simpler,
smarter and more legible bus
system across Auckland. It is
being progressively rolled out
over the next few years.
PLACE-BASED
Planning and development
based around a specifc
location. It takes a holistic
approach to social, economic,
environmental, and cultural
well-being.
PRECINCT
A distinctive city centre
location defned by its
character, use, buildings or
geography.
PUBLIC REALM
Publicly owned open space and
amenities.
PUBLIC SPACE
Public space includes reserves,
parks, walkways, beaches,
playgrounds, urban squares,
sports felds and so on. This
public space is free to use and
shared by the public.
QUEEN STREET SPINE
An urban design concept that
describes the structuring role
and sequence of public spaces
from Queen Street out onto
Queens Wharf.
TE ARANGA DESIGN
PRINCIPLES
The Te Aranga Mori Design
Principles form part of the
Auckland Design Manual. They
are founded on intrinsic Mori
cultural values and designed to
provide practical guidance for
enhancing outcomes for the
design environment.
GLOSSARY
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