Auckland's CBD Into the future
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Auckland's CBD Into the future
Queen Street upgrade
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Project Snapshot
Auckland's most famous street, Queen Street has been transformed into a
world-class, people-friendly main street, evoking the very heart and soul of
Auckland.
Planning for the Queen Street upgrade began in 2003 and included extensive market research and consultation with CBD residents, businesses, organisations and visitors. Construction began in January 2006 and the upgrade was completed in May 2008.
Key improvements of the Queen Street upgrade include:
- wider footpaths
- new street furniture and art works
- improved street lighting
- new pedestrian crossings
- shorter waiting times at lights
- raised central median strips
- more planting and trees.
A priority of the upgrade was to provide greater pedestrian safety given more than 40,000 people walk along Queen Street every day. In recognition of this, the speed limit in Queen Street was lowered to 30km an hour between between Customs Street and Mayoral Drive.
The upgrade, funded by both the CBD targeted rate and general rate, is part
of the council's
10-year programme to transform key streets and open spaces to create a
world-class, vibrant and dynamic business and cultural centre.
Published February 2010
