Auckland's CBD Into the future

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Dick Ayres

Sector represented: Residents

Area of interest on the CBD board

Auckland CBD Residents' Advisory Group Inc (RAG).

CBD residential provisions being equal in quality and priority to all other sectors
pedestrians in the CBD being accorded equal status in the provision of services to all other modes of CBD mobility
representing CBD heritage values and tree protection
notification of all CBD resource and building consents and the abolition of all non-notified CBD consent applications
the abolition of CBD business/office building consents mandatory parking provision and substitution of a 1 parking unit per residential unit for all apartment building consents
a seamless and interchangeable public transport system in the CBD and the Auckland region operating on a user focused, seven-day, 24-hour schedule.

Why I'm passionate about Auckland's CBD

A late starter in the residential stakes, Auckland’s CBD provides the heart and soul of New Zealand and can become a vital international city for residents and business alike. By living in the CBD I am able to provide the support and leadership to mould Auckland into a South Pacific jewel.

Dick's background

born raised and educated in Auckland
CBD resident since 2003
BA degree (Sociology Major) University of Auckland
treasurer and founding Member of the Auckland CBD Residents Advisory Group Inc.
widely travelled, and has visited many cities around the world.