Public Open Day to View South Dunedin Concept Designs

Dunedin (Friday, 19 November 2010) - With concept designs for the King Edward Street area nearing completion, the DCC is inviting the public to a second open day, to be held at the Gasworks Museum.

Jane Orbell, chair of the South Dunedin Business Association, says the Association has been meeting regularly with the DCC staff working on this strategy and the development plans and she urges everyone to have their say.

“People need to take this opportunity to let the DCC know how they want to their community look and feel. People may have great ideas that haven’t made it into the plan yet... let the designers know on the 30th!”

At the open day on 30 November, from 4pm – 7pm, attendees will have the opportunity to look at the concept designs, and talk to DCC staff over a cup of tea and a sandwich.

While this is an informal drop-in session, the public will also be encouraged to offer their feedback on the designs. Emma O'Neill, Urban Design Special Projects Manager says the feedback received so far has been invaluable in the development of the concept designs.

'We have had great input from the community so far on the project, and now we want people to tell us what they think about the options we have come up with," she says.

For those who are unable to attend the open day, the designs will also be available at www.dunedin.govt.nz from 30 November until 17 December with an online comment form.

The project team anticipate selecting a preferred option in the new year.

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