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Adelaide Road - Planning for the Future

Overview

Adelaide Road

Wellington City Council is investigating opportunities for future growth and development of the northern end of Adelaide Road between the Basin Reserve and the John Street intersection.

The project aims to develop a framework that will guide the development of this area over the next 20 years, and will identify how future population, residential, retail and business growth can be planned for and managed.

The Adelaide Road area is identified in the Council's Urban Development Strategy as an area designated for more intensive housing and employment development.

Urban Development Strategy (200Kb PDF)

Issues & Opportunities

The project is exploring how the Adelaide Road area can become a more attractive, vibrant and thriving part of the city.

Issues being looked at include:

increasing the opportunities for employment and housing
enhancing public transport
improving pedestrian and cyclist provisions and safety
improving traffic flows
creating quality public places and spaces
improving the safety and security of the area
improving the overall design quality and attractiveness of the area.

Location

The study area includes the Adelaide Road suburban centre zone and surrounding commercial and residential areas.

The central city, Massey University's Wellington Campus, Wellington Hospital, and the Newtown shopping area, are in close proximity to Adelaide Road.

Adelaide Road Concept Plan Study Area map (593Kb PDF)

Public Consultation

The first Adelaide Road consultation was held in late 2007. People were asked to describe their likes and dislikes about the area, issues of concern, and opportunities for long-term improvements. There were 184 submissions.

Consultation Summary: March 2008 (218Kb PDF)

Adelaide Road Consultation Brochure (683Kb PDF)

Stakeholder and community meetings were held in February 2008. These meetings provided better understanding of key issues / perspectives, and helped prepare for a community design workshop.

Project Outline - 28 February 2008 (371Kb PDF)
Community & Stakeholder Meeting Summary - 28 February 2008 (49Kb PDF)

Wellington youth were also canvassed on Adelaide Road's future. Wellington Youth Council members conducted an after-school survey in the Adelaide Road area in March 2008.

Community Design Workshop

A community design workshop involving residents, businesses, developers, community groups and the public was held in March / April 2008. The workshop was run by urban designer Kobus Mentz.

Community Design Workshop brochure (158Kb PDF)
Community & Stakeholder Feedback (357Kb PDF)

A follow-up meeting on 5 May reported on the results of the workshop and the next steps.

Report Presentations: 5 May 2008

Community Design Workshop: Summary Notes (52Kb PDF)
Introduction (482Kb PDF)
Social Network (374Kb PDF)
Green & Blue Network (1.34Mb PDF)
Movement Network (1.49Mb PDF)
Heritage (223Kb PDF)
Mix of Uses & Vision (747Kb PDF)

The Council will receive a final report outlining the workshop outcomes and the draft development vision for Adelaide Road by late June 2008. This report will provide the basis for developing a draft development framework for further public consultation in August / September 2008.

More Information

Sherilyn Gray
Senior Strategic Advisor

Phone:	(04) 803 8559
Email:	sherilyn.gray@wcc.govt.nz