A Plan for Making the Old Work with the New
A Plan
for Making the Old Work with the
New
Dunedin (Tuesday 27
November) - The DCC is seeking community input into the
priorities for the Warehouse Precinct Revitalisation
Plan.
In the Long Term Plan 2012/13, a budget of $500,000
was allocated to amenity improvements in the Warehouse
Precinct, bounded by Princes Street, Police Street,
Cumberland Street and Queens Gardens. A draft revitalisation
plan has been drawn up and the DCC is interested in the
community’s feedback.
Dr Glen Hazelton, DCC Policy Planner – Heritage says, “This is the first stage in a long-term approach for improvements in this area. We want to build on the work that is already being done, such as the economic re-use of several of the heritage buildings and the increasing number of creative industries that are positioning themselves in the area.”
The Draft Plan proposes that the first stage is focussed on the Vogel Street section to ensure the allocated 2012/12 budget is put to best use. “There is already a lot happening in Vogel Street and we can have a bigger effect on a small area. We’re also less constrained by big projects that may be planned in the future that could require rework,” Dr Hazelton says.
“We’re working closely with local
building owners, businesses, residents and the creative
community to make sure the Plan describes steps to develop
the area retaining its distinctive features and ensuring its
viability and growth.”
The public feedback can be sent
to centralcityplan@dcc.govt.nz until 4pm,
Monday 14 January and a public workshop session is being
held in December. The date and venue will be confirmed
shortly.
The draft Plan is available at www.dunedin.govt.nz/warehouseprecinct.