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Northern Growth Management - Newlands Town Centre

Graffiti-covered walkway at Newlands Town Centre

The Wellington City Council is proposing a long term development for the Newlands Town Centre to better meet the needs of local residents.

The town centre has the potential to be a thriving place with better shops, community facilities and more housing, but there are obstacles to be overcome. Improving the shopping centre will be a long term process and will depend on what investment can be attracted.

A strong commitment from the Council may enable investors to bring forward schemes with greater confidence.

Background

The Northern Growth Management Framework, developed in 2003, identified the need to redevelop and improve the Newlands Town Centre and the need for a new community centre in Newlands.

The Council is now involving the community in finalising a long-term development plan for the Newlands Town Centre and its immediate area.

Draft Plan

The existing Newlands Community House

A draft Long Term Development Plan has been put together. The draft plan identifies several opportunities for improving the Newlands Town Centre. For example, there are opportunities to use Council-owned land and assets, and to encourage private sector investment in more shops and housing.

The draft plan also aims to:

Encourage redevelopment in and around the town centre for mixed uses.
Improve the integration of the town centre with better and safer connections.
Ensure new buildings and spaces have high quality urban design.
Use the proposed Newlands Community Centre to enhance the integration of activities and spaces.
Provide a focal point for the town centre and its sense of place.

Draft Long Term Development Plan (179Kb PDF)

Public Consultation

Public consultation on the development plan took place in November 2006. There were 123 submissions received.

Summary of submissions (516Kb PDF)
Summary of submissions (355Kb Doc)

Next Steps

The Council is discussing redevelopment scenarios with a land-owner who has major holdings in the town centre. As a result, the Council has delayed finalising the Long-Term Development Plan. Options arising from these discussions will be incorporated in the plan and will be the subject of further public consultation.

More Information

Sherilyn Gray Senior Strategic Advisor
Phone:	(04) 499 4444
Email:	sherilyn.gray@wcc.govt.nz