Urban design framework

Designing great places for our people

Table of contents | Foreword | Introduction | The issues for Auckland | Urban design goals for Auckland | Implementation | Appendix

Table of contents

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Foreword

1. Introduction

• 1.1 Purpose of this document
• 1.2 What is urban design?
• 1.3 The national perspective
• 1.4 The value of urban design
• 1.5 The relationship between urban design and sustainability
• 1.6 Auckland's special character

2. The issues for Auckland

• 2.1 Global positioning
• 2.2 A growing population
• 2.3 Rising energy costs
• 2.4 Car dominance
• 2.5 Social equity
• 2.6 The natural and historical environment
• 2.7 Maori perspective and sense of place

3. Urban design goals for Auckland

• Goal 1 - Becoming a more distinctive city
• Goal 2 - Becoming a more compact city
• Goal 3 - Becoming a more connected city
• Goal 4 - Becoming a more sustainable city
• Goal 5 - Becoming a more beautiful city
• Goal 6 - Becoming a more human city

4. Implementation

• 4.1 Leadership
• 4.2 Policy and regulation
• 4.3 Raising awareness
• 4.4 Recognition

5. Appendix

• Relevant policies, plans and strategies

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Published January 2008