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New Public Transport Stations and Development Opportunities at

K Road, Newton and Aotea Quarter

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1 Britomart Station

2 Aotea Station (new)

3 Karangahape Road Station (new)

4 Newton Station (new)

5 Mt Eden Station

6 Newmarket Station

7 Parnell Station (new)

Station Catchment

Ferry

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VISION

OUR VISION FOR 2032 IS:

and visit.

precinct is a distinct neighbourhood, building on its existing heritage and character.

UR VISION FOR 2032 IS:

and visit.

precinct is a distinct neighbourhood,building on its existing heritage and character.

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BACKGROUND

pulse are places to which people gravitate.

foundations can be put in place. Access is one such foundation. In addition to being

stations.

The growth potential around each of the

in the perspective images on the following pages.

The extent of the growth nodes is defined

Aotea Quarter, K Road and Newton are planned locations for stations on the

as growth nodes. These neighbourhoods,

have in 2032.

The challenge for each of these future growth nodes is to develop their often small existing sites, while at the same

time nurturing and building their

performing arts and civic precinct and also has a prominent education sector. Development around this growth node location should build on these functions.

K Road (Karangahape Road) is an iconic

destination for department stores, its

up creative businesses. The challenge here is to accommodate growth, whilst at the

neighbourhood in which several new apartment buildings have sprung up in

This recent development could continue

is to be reopened to better connect the

centre. It will also enable growth and access to the medical research centres

we can expect that the rail station will stimulate additional growth in Parnell, although on a lesser scale given the limited development opportunities that exist in the area.

To be attractive to future residents and

OUTCOME SCORECARD

Families

SO7 Integrated Regional

Performer

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DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY: AOTEA QUARTER

Potential built form

groups to enhance the Aotea Quarter

entertainment. Significant achievements include the redevelopment of Aotea

Place, and the opening of the Q Theatre.

Opportunities to further enhance and

and the proposed refurbishment of the St James Theatre.

As such a thriving area, this growth node has particular redevelopment characteristics and opportunities:

without height restrictions.

waterfront.

attracting a range of local, national

administration buildings.

must maintain existing sunlight access

also exists for a new pavilion on the

could become an urban exhibition

station will be situated on the corner of

needs to focus on reinforcing its role

as a cultural and civic hub with greater

of a theatre district centred on the

Queen Street.

station eastwards for both universities.

the assumption that the pedestrian feed will flow eastwards up Victoria Street and

AOTEA QUARTER

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QUEEN STREET

LORNE STREET

249,000m2

73,000m2

TOTAL (net) FLOOR AREA

340,000m2 ESTIMATED

RAIL TRIPS PER DAY

13,000m

WEL

LESL

EY STR

EET

=1,825=912

÷ 40m

18,000m2CIVIC/ARTS

perresident additional

residents additionaldwellings

=12,450÷ 20m 2

perworker additional

workers

@ 2 residentsper dwelling

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THE STATION WILL SEE AN ESTIMATED 13,000 RAIL

TRIPS PER DAY

AOTEA QUARTER

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DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY: K ROAD

Potential built form

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and will continue to respond to the significant heritage

the least potential development sites (relative to land area)

K ROADESTIMATED 30,000 RAIL TRIPS PER DAY

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DEVELOPMENT CHARACTERISTICS AND OPPORTUNITIES TAKE ACCOUNT OF:

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along ridgelines.

The K Road Rail Link Station is to be located in Beresford Square just off Pitt Street.

K ROADTHE STRATEGY FOR K ROAD IS TO REINFORCE ITS ROLE AS A COLOURFUL 24/7 ENTERTAINMENT ZONE WHILST AVOIDING THE GENTRIFICATION THAT MIGHT TAKE AWAY ITS EDGE, AFFORDABILITY AND APPEAL TO CREATIVE BUSINESSES.

KARANGAHAPE ROAD

TOTAL (net) FLOOR AREA

126,000m2

30,000+ rail trips per day

ESTIMATED

277,000m

46,000m 2

2÷40m per resident =1,925 =962additional

residents @ 2 residentsper dwelling

=2,300 additionalworkers

additionaldwellings

2 per worker÷ 20m

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uses and buildings; however, it has the potential to become one of the highest

Parnell.

This growth node area contains the highest number of potential development sites (relative to land area) of all of the

Development characteristics and

frontages.

view shaft and heritage streetscapes along ridgelines.

The existing urban village contains several distinct parts derived from the roads

redevelopment opportunities are

Pass Road, as this area is close to existing

the future station. This area contains multiple sites suitable for amalgamation

as well as existing businesses and offices.

This area would benefit from formal recognition as a residential precinct with

noise limits and sunlight access to public open space.

is estimated to be in the region of 750,000m² residential floor area, enough to house an additional resident

to be an ideal minimum level to create a Transit Orientated Development (TOD)

the region.

To avoid Newton becoming a further

should investigate the development of

new development in the area. This will

in the area and offer considerable urban form benefits.

NEWTONESTIMATED 26,000 RAIL TRIPS PER DAY

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320,000m2

TOTAL (net) FLOOR AREA

1,070,000m2

NEWTON ROAD

750,000m2

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2÷40m =18,750 =9,375additional residents

additional dwellings

perresident @2 residents

per dwelling

÷20m =16,000perworker

additional workers

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NEWTONDEVELOPMENT CAPACITY

Potential built form

ST DAVIDS

ST BENEDICTS

SYMONDS ST CEMETERY

MOTORWAY

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