Sinclair Knight Merz managed a comprehensive analytical study towards a new town centre (25ha urban area) for a 164ha urban release area for West Auckland. Services provided by SKM in this regard include:
- RMA planning
- Urban Design
- Specialist Services
Key RMA planning inputs include:
- Research and preparation of new district plan rules for the proposed plan change for a new urban centre (located beyond the (then) existing MUL)
- Production of urban design guidelines / performance criteria prepared for the proposed centre
- Consultation / Liaison with District and Regional councils
Outcomes:
- New District Plan provisions adopted
- Urban design guidelines / perormance criteria for the new town centre adopted
- Successful in proposal to shift the boundaries of the MUL .
End Result: Proposed plan change adopted: Metropolitan Urban Limits shift