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The Aotea Quarter plan
Auckland's CBD Into the future
Introduction
| Vision and principles
| Action plan
| Aotea Square redevelopment
Where is the Aotea Quarter
The Aotea Quarter is our own unique arts, cultural and
entertainment hub. It covers the area around Aotea Square and is bounded by
Mayoral Drive, Wellesley Street, Lorne Street and Khartoum Place.
Aotea Quarter is home to the
Auckland Art Gallery, Auckland
Central City Library, Aotea Square, Auckland Town Hall, Aotea Centre and Civic
Theatre. People visit this part of the city to go to a show, catch a movie or
immerse themselves in the visual arts.
Aotea Quarter plan map (632kb PDF)
Why the plan
The aim of the Aotea Quarter plan is to build on current
activity in the area. We want to create an even better place where you can
enjoy, celebrate and participate in a wider range of edgy and sophisticated
shows, exhibitions and events.
The Aotea Quarter plan is part of
Auckland's CBD Into the future strategy, a 10-year plan to enhance the
urban, cultural and business environment of Auckland's CBD. There is also a plan
for the
Victoria Quarter.
The council has completed a number of projects in the Aotea
Quarter, including the central city library café development and lower Khartoum
Place and Lorne Street upgrades. Current projects include the
multi-million development of
the Auckland Art Gallery to increase exhibition space and the redevelopment of Aotea
Square.
The council is also supporting the development of
Q Theatre, a 350-seat multi-purpose theatre in the area south of the Town
Hall.
Key stakeholders support the Aotea Quarter plan. They are:
- Ngati Whatua o Orakei
- Auckland Theatre Company
- NBR New Zealand Opera
- Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
- Q Theatre
- The Classic Comedy Club
- Sky City Metro
- THE EDGE
- Committee for Auckland
- AUT University
- Heart of the City
- Methodist Mission Northern
- Tourism Auckland
Aotea Quarter plan (4,000kb PDF)
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you would like a hard copy of the Aotea Quarter plan.
Updated September 2009