Agenda of Auckland City Centre Advisory Board

Auckland City Centre Advisory Board

24 August 2016

City Centre Progress Update for the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board - to 17 August 2016

File No.: CP2016/17741

Purpose

1. To update the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board (ACCAB) on progress on City Centre projects to 17 August 2016.

2. The report provides a high-level overview of progress on projects and initiatives in the City Centre, including:

a. City Centre Targeted Rate projects

b. Other City Centre projects

c. City Centre strategies / initiatives

d. Forward Planner (Attachment A)

For each project, a coloured bar shows the three stages of development:

Feasibility / Investigation
Design / Consultation
Construction

An arrow then shows what stage the project is currently at.

Executive summary

Myers Park Upgrade – Stage 2:

3. At the July ACCAB meeting, representatives from Auckland Council’s Arts and Culture team and Community Facilities presented two options for the Mayoral Drive underpass.

4. The board requested staff to further investigate Option Two (new artwork) and report back to the board’s August meeting with more detail on costs, timing and outcomes.

5. Staff will present further detail, as requested, at the meeting.

Ellen Melville Centre and Freyberg Place Upgrade:

6. The tender has been awarded to the preferred contractor JFC Ltd in collaboration with Corbel Construction.

7. The contractor took possession of the site on the 15^th August and the construction of hoardings is commencing on 19^th August.

Karangahape Road Streetscape Enhancement:

8. The working draft of the concept plan is progressing through the design review stage with internal stakeholders. Consultation with key external stakeholders is anticipated in September with the aim of going out for public consultation in October.

9. The draft concept design and public consultation package will be brought to ACCAB for endorsement in September 2016.

Albert Street and Lower Queen Street Reinstatement Upgrades

10. A letter from the Chair of ACCAB has been sent to the CRL Project Director. The letter outlines the conditions upon which $30 million of City Centre Targeted Rate may be allocated to the upgrade of Albert Street and Lower Queen Street as part of the CRL reinstatement works. Meetings to discuss this further with the CRL team are planned.

City Rail Link

11. Construction at Britomart has started with the closure of the Commerce Street entrance and the erection of hoardings around the worksite.

12. The advance utilities work is well underway up Albert Street and piling starts in September.

Downtown Public Spaces

13. The Environment Court process regarding the rezoning of Queen Elizabeth Square (QES) began 18 July 2016. A decision on the rezoning of the square is anticipated to be released from the court in September 2016.

14. A business case for the combined Downtown Infrastructure Development programme (including the Downtown Public Spaces) will be jointly developed in conjunction with AT, Panuku and ATEED to enable a decision to be made on how the constituent projects should be delivered and procured.

Wynyard Quarter Redevelopment

15. Auckland Council has allocated $20 million to Auckland Transport to put toward the upgrades of Gaunt Street, Daldy Street and the new Wynyard Common local park, in the Wynyard Quarter. Auckland Transport will manage these upgrades.

Sky Path

16. At the Finance & Performance Committee on 21 July 2016 (and then ratified at the Governing Body meeting on 28 July 2016), Councilors voted unanimously to deliver the SkyPath project through a public private partnership (PPP).

17. The Environment Court hearing date has been set for 31 October 2016.

Learning Quarter

18. An integrated working group has been formed to discuss the alignment and integration of projects in and around Albert Park, which met for the first time on 28 July 2016.

19. The focus of the group is on CCTV, lighting and improvements to paths until discussions about the future role of Princes Street have been resolved through the Mid Town East West Public Transport Study.

Activate Auckland

20. Operanesia, a collaborative event by Heart of the City and Activate Auckland was held in O’Connell Street on Thursday 11 August 2016. The event brought together music, fashion and food and was hailed as a great success.

21. A lighting installation by Angus Muir Design has been installed along the hoardings/under the gantry of the St James Suites development site on Queen Street to bring life and colour to the street at night.

Recommendation/s

That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board:

a) receive the City Centre progress update report, updated to August 2016.

Comments

City Centre Targeted Rate Projects

O’Connell Street Shared Space

22. An artwork has been considered for O’Connell Street following completion of the shared space. The concept is for a suspended artwork attached to buildings on either side of the street. The owners at 5 and 10 O’Connell St have in principle agreed to host the artwork from their buildings. Both property owners have signed letters of intent, to allow the art works to be attached to their buildings if the outcome of the structural feasibility for attaching the artworks is satisfactory to them.

23. A structural review of the two buildings to determine the feasibility and costs of attaching the art works to the building is now complete and fabrication costings have been updated. The project team has met with Consents at Auckland Council to review the consenting issues and requirements. The only major consideration arising from the review is the seismic ratings of the buildings.

24. The Arts and Culture team are reviewing the risks associated with the seismic ratings of the buildings and will make a recommendation about whether to proceed with the project or not in September.

Myers Park Upgrade – Stage 2

25. At the July ACCAB meeting, representatives from Auckland Council’s Arts and Culture team and Community Facilities presented two options for the Mayoral Drive underpass.

26. The board requested staff to further investigate Option Two (new artwork) and report back to the board’s August meeting with more detail on costs, timing and outcomes.

27. Staff will present further detail, as requested, at the meeting.

Beach Road Maori Artwork

28. A resource consent application has been lodged for five bronze sculptures of working waka prow that are proposed to be located on the existing “waka plinths” between Britomart Place and Tangihua Street.

Ellen Melville Centre and

Freyberg Place Upgrade

29. The tender has been awarded to the preferred contractor JFC Ltd in collaboration with Corbel Construction.

30. The contractor took possession of the site on the 15th August to commence site establishment.

31. The construction of hoardings is likely to begin on 19^th August.

32. Construction programme is anticipated to be 9 months’ duration.

33. Staff are planning a programme of activation and construction mitigation opportunities, in collaboration with residents, Heart of the City and business owners, that can be implemented during the construction phase of the Ellen Melville Hall and Freyberg Square upgrade.

High Street District Framework

34. The purpose of the framework & reference design is to provide Auckland Council with a supported vision and priority for the High Street District to guide future decision making and stimulate investment.

35. A number of intercept surveys in the High Street District have been completed. The purpose of surveying people using the area is to understand current perceptions of the district and people’s vision for the future.

36. A number of indepth ‘informant’ surveys will be completed in September. These surveys will be undertaken with a range of people who have both a long history and a vested interest in the future of High Street.

Karangahape Road Streetscape Enhancement

37. The working draft of the concept plan is progressing through the design review stage with internal stakeholders. Consultation with key external stakeholders is anticipated in September with the aim of going out for public consultation in October.

38. The draft concept design and public consultation package will be brought to ACCAB for endorsement in September 2016.

Britomart Streetscapes - Stage 1: Galway Street

39. A funding agreement between Auckland Council and Cooper and Company has been signed for Stage 1: Galway Street.

40. Project is continuing to progress well with construction having begun on 14 June. The upgrade is currently on track to be completed by October 2016.

Britomart Streetscapes - Stage 2: Tyler Street

41. Discussions are now underway between Cooper and Co, Auckland Council and Auckland Transport regarding Stage 2: Tyler Street.

Federal Street upgrade

42. Work has commenced on a reference design for future upgrade of the remainder of Federal Street (from Mayoral Drive to Fanshawe St) and the adjoining side-streets.

43. The intention is for the next stage of physical works to be undertaken in the section between Mayoral Drive and Wellesley Street.

Hobson and Nelson Street upgrade

44. A project team is in the process of being established and a Project Lead will need to be appointed.

45. Discussions have begun with New Zealand International Convention Centre’s Proejct Director (NZICC), Sarah Ballantyne regarding a partnership approach to the public realm improvements on Hobson and Nelson Street around the new facility.

46. Initial staging of the streetscape upgrades will be aligned with construction of the NZICC, indicating a potential construction start in 2017.

47. This project will also consider safety and amenity improvements to the Nelson Street slip lane.

Other City Centre Projects

City Rail Link

48. Construction at Britomart has started with the closure of the Commerce Street entrance and the erection of hoardings around the worksite.

49. The advance utilities work is well underway up Albert Street and piling starts in September.

50. The new 6m high acoustic shed above the pipejack shaft on the Victoria Street/Albert Street corner has been dressed with concept images of Aotea station and the Wellesley St pipejack site hoardings are up.

51. Reference design for the entire project has been completed. The regional consents for Aotea to the North Auckland line have been notified and submissions closed on Friday 12 August. Alterations to the Aotea station area have also been notified.

52. Activations in Lower Queen Street have included lunchtime basketball, the Samsung Olympic rowing promotion and Netflix.

Lower Queen St & Albert St Reinstatement upgrades

53. The financial contribution to these projects has been considered as part of the review of the City Centre Targeted Rate Work Programme and the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board has endorsed contributing $20 million for the reinstatement of Albert Street and $10 million for the reinstatement of Lower Queen Street.

54. A letter from the Chair of ACCAB has been sent to the CRL Project Director. The letter outlines the conditions upon which $30 million of City Centre Targeted Rate may be allocated to the upgrade of Albert Street and Lower Queen Street as part of the CRL reinstatement works. Meetings to discuss this further with the CRL team are planned.

Downtown Public Spaces

55. The Environment Court process regarding the rezoning of Queen Elizabeth Square (QES) began 18 July 2016. An outcome on the rezoning of the square is anticipated to be handed down in September 2016.

56. A programme working group meeting was held on 9 August to:

· Provide an update on actions and progress since the last PSG meeting.

· Discuss the context (timing and location) of projects in the downtown precinct to agree the development programme for the DID programme CAPEX projects:

o Quay St Seawall

o Downtown Public Spaces

o Interim Ferry Infrastructure reconfiguration

o Interim Cruise Infrastructure

· Agree a mandate to move forward with the programme, including commissioning the feasibility work required for the interim ferry infrastructure reconfiguration

57. The proposed phasing of the DID programme, including the Interim Cruise Infrastructure, Seismic Upgrade of the Quay St Seawall, Downtown Public Spaces and the Ferry Basin Reconfiguration projects was agreed to by the Programme Working Group.

58. It was agreed that a business case for the combined Downtown Infrastructure Development programme will be jointly developed in conjunction with AT, Panuku and ATEED, to enable a decision to be made on how the constituent projects should be delivered and procured.

Interim Cruise Infrastructure

59. It was agreed at the Growth and Infrastructure combined Chief Executive Steering Group that Panuku will lodge the resource consent for the Interim Cruise Project in early September, with costs to be shared between PoAL and Council. \

60. Final reports will be produced for review before end of August. Beca have been requested to include a no gangway option in their report.

61. It is proposed that PoAL deliver the infrastructure with costs shared between PoAL and Council.

Quay St Seawall Seismic Upgrade

62. Refer to Downtown Public Spaces above – awaiting the outcome of the project phasing decision as outlined above.

63. The project could run as a standalone project, however there is an opportunity to tie the engineering solution and construction in with any project doing work on the seaward side of the seawall – this would change the original design assumptions and provide opportunities for alternative solutions.

Ferry Basin Redevelopment

64. Auckland Council and Auckland Transport are considering options to enable funding of initial stages to align with timing for Quay St Seawall upgrades, and delivery of Downtown Public Spaces in 2018.

65. Council and Auckland Transport have begun progressing document called the Ferry Basin Water Space Strategic Review and Design Options.

66. It was agreed that the Feasibility work for the Ferry Basin Reconfiguration project should be started as soon as possible to understand the configuration and operational constraints and how these will impact upon the other projects within the Downtown Infrastructure programme. Black Quay have been engaged to develop a design brief and technical requirements for this next phase of work.

Central Wharves Strategy

67. The Ports Future Study was released in July 2016, and will now begin to form an integrated part of the Central Wharves Strategy work programme.

Westhaven Promenade

68. No further update

Wynyard Quarter Redevelopment

69. Auckland Council has allocated $20 million to Auckland Transport to put toward the upgrades of Gaunt Street, Daldy Street and the new Wynyard Common local park, in the Wynyard Quarter. Auckland Transport will manage these upgrades.

70. Construction of the 650 seat ASB Waterfront Theatre is well underway and expected to be open for use by the October 2016.

Learning Quarter

71. The Learning Quarter Working Group has been established and has representation from the University of Auckland, AUT, the Development Programme Office, the Auckland Design Office, Auckland Transport and Auckland Council Resource Consents.

72. An integrated working group has been formed to discuss the alignment and integration of projects in and around Albert Park, which met for the first time on 28 July 2016.

73. The Mid Town East West Public Transport Study has convened three workshops, the most recent on July 14.

Cycle Network

74. Nelson Street Cycleway– comprised of stages as follows:

i. Nelson St Bridge and Off-ramp (NZTA) – Completed

ii. Nelson St Off-ramp to Quay St

§ Stage 1 – Union St to Victoria St – Completed

§ Stage 2 – Victoria St to Quay St – Construction of the cycleway is planned to be completed by April 2017.

75. Quay St Interim Cycleway

i. Construction began on 7^th March and the cycleway officially opened 8^th July 2016.

Sky Path

76. At the Finance & Performance Committee on 21 July 2016 (and then ratified at the Governing Body meeting on 28 July 2016), Councillors voted unanimously to deliver the SkyPath project through a public private partnership (PPP).

77. A date has been set for the Environment Court hearing of 31 October 2016.

City Centre Strategies / Initiatives

City Centre Unit

78. Due to the full agenda at the August ACCAB meeting, the presentation on progress with the City Centre Unit has been postponed to the September meeting of ACCAB.

Quay Park

79. Draft report is prepared and letters of endorsement anticipated by September 2016.

Precinct Frameworks

80. Framework documents are underway for key City Centre precincts, to collate planning and project information and inform decisions on projects and initiatives.

i. Downtown – complete.

ii. Aotea – complete

iii. Learning Quarter – implementation plan is underway.

iv. High Street District – underway.

v. Victoria Quarter – to commence 2016 (tbc).

Consideration

Local board views and implications

81. The Waitemata Local Board has been engaged with on all City Centre projects that are actively progressing. Specific engagement with the board is included in the project plans for individual projects. The board is generally supportive of the direction being taken.

Māori impact statement

82. Monthly hui are being held throughout 2016 with iwi representatives, with the purpose of seeking mana whenua input into the scoping and design process of City Centre projects.

83. The most recent hui was held on 8 July.

Implementation

84. Prior to the implementation of City Centre projects and initiatives, regular meetings and workshops are held with many stakeholders including the Waitemata Local Board, Heart of the City, Learning Quarter stakeholders, iwi and the Auckland Development Committee.

Attachments

No.	Title	Page
a View	Forward Meeting Planner - August 2016	17

Signatories

Author	Catherine Edmeades - Development Programmes Lead
Authoriser	Ralph Webster - Manager Development Programmes

Auckland City Centre Advisory Board

24 August 2016

Proposal for funding of the James Liston Hostel

File No.: CP2016/17169

Purpose

1. To present a proposal, supported by the homelessness sector, in response to the challenge of enhancing the quality and quantity of emergency housing provision in the City Centre.

2. To seek endorsement for the allocation of City Centre Targeted Rate (CCTR) to fund the proposal, for capital investment in the James Liston Hostel.

Executive summary

3. Staff have responded to the challenge put forward by the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board at their 27 July 2016 meeting, to find practical ways to resolve Auckland City Centre’s rough sleeping problem.

4. Staff have worked with the homelessness sector to investigate and develop a substantive proposal, comprising:

i. a new operating model, based on the Housing First approach;

ii. capital investment in the James Liston Hostel; and

iii. operational funding for additional staff and tenancy sustainment services.

5. James Liston Hostel provides the only emergency accommodation in Auckland City Centre.

6. The hostel is not currently fit-for-purpose and requires investment to ensure it is able to continue providing its service.

7. Investment in James Liston Hostel will enhance the quality and quantity of emergency housing provision in the City Centre. It will increase the numbers of people able to be supported, who are currently sleeping rough, through the hostel and into more permanent accommodation.

8. A new operating model has been implemented at James Liston Hostel, which aligns with the Housing First model. The model seeks to move clients through the hostel and into more permanent accommodation via a 12 week in-house support programme, followed by tenancy sustainment services.

9. International evidence suggests the most effective way to address homelessness is via the Housing First model. The model promotes the need for wrap around support to address the underlying causes of homelessness and focuses on transition to permanent housing.

10. $4 million capital investment is required to address the fit-for-purpose issues at the James Liston Hostel, which will enable the following:

· renovation of the existing building (including new roof and windows)

· capacity for 5 new beds

· provision of showers and bathrooms on each floor

· installation of a security system

· improved layout to enable staff to provide oversight and monitoring

· specialised rapid intake rooms

· additional meeting and activity rooms.

11. Staff propose a contribution of 50% ($2 million) towards these capital costs be met via the CCTR, to be matched dollar for dollar by contributions from other sources.

12. To date, James Liston Hostel have sourced $800,000 to contribute to the capital work required and are confident that they will be able to secure the additional 30% of funding required, as they have already been in discussion with potential funders and investors.

13. Funding would increase capacity by approximately 14% (to 40 beds) and alongside the new operating model, this has the potential to transition 238 people into permanent accommodation by June 2018.

14. There will be no impact on existing beds or service delivery during construction.

Recommendation/s

That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board:

a) endorse the allocation of $2million from the City Centre Targeted Rate to support the proposal, for capital investment in the James Liston Hostel.

Comments

Background

15. In May 2016, the annual Auckland City Mission street count found 228 people sleeping rough in the CBD (3km radius from the Sky Tower). This represents a 55% increase from the147 people recorded in October 2014. Rough sleepers identified as Maori increased from 42% in 2014 to 53% in 2016.

16. At their 27 July 2016 meeting the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board resolved as follows:

That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board

a) receive the update on a multi-agency perspective on rough sleeping in the city centre.

b) request staff to investigate and develop a substantive and costed proposal to :

i) provide case workers and housing sustainment officers

ii) enhance the quantity and quality of emergency housing provision in the city centre:

· James Liston Hostel

· Auckland City Mission redevelopment plans.

c) request staff to report at the next meeting on immediate options to resolve the current 200 rough sleepers in the CBD.

Resolution number CEN/2016/39

17. In response to this, council staff have worked with the homelessness sector to develop a proposal to enhance the quality and quantity of accommodation at the James Liston Hostel.

18. International evidence suggests the most effective way to address homelessness is via the Housing First model. The model promotes the need for wrap around support to address the underlying causes of homelessness and focuses on transition to permanent housing.

James Liston Hostel

19. James Liston Hostel was built in the 1970s and has a 35 bed capacity. The hostel has traditionally provided long-term accommodation and meals. No support services were provided by the hostel.

20. As the only emergency accommodation in the central city, James Liston Hostel plays a vital role in the homelessness system.

21. A new operating model has been implemented at James Liston Hostel, which aligns with the Housing First model. The model seeks to move clients through the hostel and into more permanent accommodation via a 12 week in-house support programme, followed by tenancy sustainment services.

22. The move from long-term to short-term accommodation will move clients more quickly into permanent housing and free up beds for Auckland’s homeless population.

23. James Liston Hostel’s ability to sustain positive outcomes for clients is severely impacted by the poor condition of the current accommodation. Substantial investment is required to address condition issues and to provide a more therapeutic setting.

24. Immediate work is required to replace the existing roof.

Proposal

25. The success of James Liston Hostel’s new operating model is dependent on their ability to offer wrap around therapeutic support. The building is not currently fit-for-this purpose. Without the proposed investment, James Liston Hostel will be unable to continue to transition people from rough sleeping, through the hostel and into more permanent accommodation.

26. Staff propose a contribution of $2 million towards the capital cost of increasing the quantity and quality of provision of James Liston Hostel be met via the CCTR. This would increase capacity by approximately 14% (to 40 beds) and alongside the new operating model, has the potential to transition 238 people into permanent accommodation by June 2018.

27. The table below outlines the proposed budget for the project:

James Liston Hostel contribution	$800,000
City Centre Targeted Rate fund	$2,000,000
Additional funding required	$1,200,000
Total budget required	$4,000,000

28. The city centre targeted rate contribution represents 50% of the required funding. Funding will not be released until the remaining funding is secured.

29. To date, James Liston Hostel have sourced $800,000 to contribute to the capital work required.

30. James Liston Hostel are confident that they will be able to secure the additional 30% capital funding required and have been in discussion with potential funders and investors.

31. Funding would provide:

· renovation of the existing building (including new roof and windows)

· 5 new beds

· provision of showers and bathrooms on each floor

· installation of a security system

· improved layout to enable staff to provide oversight and monitoring

· specialised rapid intake rooms

· additional meeting and activity rooms.

32. The number of beds and services provided would not be impacted by the proposed capital works.

Sector support

33. Council staff worked with the homelessness sector and the Rough Sleeping Steering Group to develop the proposal.

34. Because of its vital role in the homelessness system, enhancing the quality and quantity of emergency housing at James Liston Hostel was the sector’s preferred approach.

35. The proposed approach is supported by:

o Auckland City Mission;

o Lifewise;

o the Ministry of Social Development;

o Housing New Zealand; and

The Homeless Client Committee, a group of people who have lived experience of homelessness, also support the proposal.

36. Auckland Council, through its department of Arts, Culture and Events, will provide funding for consenting and compliance costs, associated with the proposed capital work.

37. The Ministry of Social Development is currently in discussion with the James Liston Hostel around funding services that would help achieve employment outcomes. Funding would enable support services to address the housing, social, health and economic needs that support sustainable employment outcomes.

38. Central government has announced funding of $6 million per annum, for 2016/2017 and 2017/2018, to support case work and tenancy sustainment in Auckland. This provides the opportunity for funding the wrap-around support required to make the Housing First approach viable at James Liston Hostel.

39. Housing New Zealand are committed to addressing the housing supply issue in Auckland and have established an Auckland Housing Response Team. The Auckland Housing Response Team is responsible for making more houses available in Auckland for those who require them urgently. The team will consider a range of options to provide more houses, including significantly speeding up current processes and opportunities to create additional housing.

Housing First approach

40. The Housing First approach underpins the new operating model at James Liston Hostel.

41. The approach first moves people into housing and then provides support to address the issues underpinning their homelessness (e.g. addiction, poor mental health).

42. The approach was first developed in 1992 and was implemented through a programme in the US called Pathways to Housing. According to the Utah Housing and Community Development Comprehensive Report on Homelessness 2014, the approach has led to a 72 per cent overall drop in chronic homelessness in that state.

43. Tenancy sustainment rates, the primary indicator for measuring the success of homeless housing policies, are much higher for housing first initiatives than for treatment first initiatives. Evidence demonstrates an 85% tenancy maintenance success rate when the Housing First approach is applied.

44. The Peoples Project in Hamilton has adopted the Housing First model. Between August 2014 and May 2016 the Peoples Project successfully housed 186 people. 93% have remained housed.

45. Central government supports the Housing First approach and has recently announced it will invest $3 million to support the implementation of Housing First in (central, west and south) Auckland.

46. Lifewise is leading the exploration of applying a unique Housing First approach that caters to Auckland City Centre’s distinct cultural and social landscape. There are two project streams underway, that are investigating both housing supply and clinical and community support. The project is supported by funding from Foundation North and Auckland Council and supported by the Rough Sleeping Steering Group.

Consideration

Local board views and implications

47. The James Liston Hostel is within the Waitematā Local Board area. The Chair of the Waitematā Local Board is a representative on the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board.

Māori impact statement

48. Maori are over represented in the rough sleeping population. According to the Census 2013 14.9% of the New Zealand population are Maori. Data gathered as part of the 2016 Auckland City Street Count of Central Auckland’s rough sleepers found those who identified as Maori increased to 53% from 42% in 2014. Additionally, 42% of the Auckland City Mission’s case-managed clients (total) in July 2016 identified as Maori.

49. Given this disproportionality, investment will be of particular benefit to Maori.

Implementation

50. If this proposal is endorsed by ACCAB, it will then be required to be approved by the Finance and Performance Committee.

51. Council staff will develop a funding agreement between Auckland Council and the James Listen Hostel Trust.

52. Updates will then be provided to the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board on progress, including the impact of the funding on numbers of rough sleepers in the City Centre.

Attachments

There are no attachments for this report.

Signatories

Author

Graham Bodman - General Manager Arts, Community and Events

Authorisers

Graham Bodman - General Manager Arts, Community and Events

Ralph Webster - Manager Development Programmes

Auckland City Centre Advisory Board

24 August 2016

Activate Auckland Quarterly Report

File No.: CP2016/15610

Purpose

1. To update the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board (ACCAB) on progress of the Activate Auckland Programme, formerly referred to as Urban People Places (UPP) programme.

Executive summary

2. The Auckland City Centre Advisory Board endorsed the allocation of $1.05m of City Centre Targeted Rate, for the Activate Auckland Programme, in June 2016 for delivery in July 2016 - June 2017.

3. The Auckland Design Office committed to quarterly reports to the City Centre Advisory Board on programme progress.

4. The Activate Auckland Programme comprises two work-streams:

4.1. City Centre Place Activation (formerly referred to as UPP Activation) and;

4.2. Urban Intervention and Pilots (formerly referred to as UPP Tactical Urbanism Initiatives).

5. A range of initiatives are in place to deliver programme objectives. Each of these is being developed in partnerships/collaborations.

Recommendation/s

That the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board:

a) receive the Activate Auckland programme quarterly progress report for June/July/August 2016.

Comments

6. The City Centre Place Activation and Urban Intervention and Pilots are two partner work-streams of the Activate Auckland Programme .

7. Programme objectives are:

7.1. To improve the quality of the city centre environment by implementing small-scale streetscape interventions and pilot projects that;

· enable quicker and smarter delivery of planned projects benefits

· identify or address gaps and deficiencies in pedestrian or cycling network.

· enhance city centre place experience

7.2. To facilitate specific place propositions in the context of existing place-based plans and in doing so support distinct place experience and enhanced sense of city centre belonging.

7.3. To enable a place activation programme that off-sets the impact of city transformation (construction) through initiatives that;

· engage, empower and mobilise the community in the celebration and evolution of specific and distinctive places

· foster pride in place

· support the localised economy by inviting and increasing visitation.

7.4. To harness resource from and maximize connections between existing and proposed activation programmes, projects and talents where these promote both existing and planned transformation moves.

8. A range of initiatives are in place to deliver programme objectives. Each of these is being developed in partnerships/collaborations.

These include;

a) Partnering with “Auckland Live” in the delivery of an Aotea Quarter activation programme: “Piano Stairs”, Graduation Day Celebrations.

b) Working with O’Connell Street businesses on summer and winter activations and use as an alternative rest and recreation space during Freyberg works.

c) Trialling the use of two car park spaces on Lorne Street (western side outside No.1 Pancake) as a Parklet.

d) Partnering with the Auckland Transport Walking and Cycling programme on development of Open Streets 1 May on K Road.

e) Developing the Laneways Circuit as alternative walking and cycling routes during development disruption. Creating temporary and permanent responses to the western laneways; investigating CPTED and social issues alongside investment and economic development opportunities.

f) Partnering with Heart of the City, businesses and local community to support the community through the Freyberg Place disruption with a range of responses, digital, analogue mapping, parking promotion, temporary wayfinding signage and art.

g) A collaborative team of representatives of Auckland Transport, CRL, Panuku, Auckland Live, ATEED, Heart of the City and Council has been forged to co-ordinate the management of publicly owned billboards, temporary wayfinding, an ambassador programme and a visitor info site.

h) The ADO co-ordinates a group of 30 activators across the city both public and private to offer disruption mitigation services and support a co-ordinated approach.

i) Aotea Quarter Destination Plan Development

Introductions to Strategic partners

Context – capturing group thoughts (big picture)

Making a difference – across cultural assets and activities

Current situation in the external public space within the arts, cultural and entertainment venue network

Future situation (future stretch)

Cultural capacity (discussion for research)

Programmes and activities, diversity, creative collaborations,

physical/digital activity and market reach, audiences

Interviews with participants and strategic advisors

9. The role of the ACCAB advisory board, as outlined in the previously endorsed City Centre Place Activation Strategy is:

· To endorse strategy

· Inform, advise and support programmers

· Bringing potential projects to programme leader

· Receive quarterly programme reports

ADO Activation Team Recent/Current Colabs

ADO Partner/s

Activity

Agreement with

ACE

Skycity

Matariki

Shared Spaces

Matariki Director Anahera Higgins

ACE

Auckland Library

Matariki

Aotea Quarter

Matariki Director Anahera Higgins

Library Historian Sue Berman

Heart of the City

High St

Artweek

Restaurant Month

HOTCITY Jane Stewart

ATEED

CRL

Auckland Live

Heart of the City

Ambassador Programme

Development Response

CRL Carol Greensmith

AT Kathryn King

HOTCITY Fiona Johnston

DPO Catherine Edmeades

DPO Johanna McIntosh

ATEED Karen Thompson-Smith

PANUKU Connie Clarkson

ADO Liz Allen

ATEED

CRL

Heart of the City

Billboards/wayfinding

Development Response

DPO Ralph Webster

AT Marie Cotter

AT Di Schnauer

CRL Carol Greensmith

AT Kathryn King

HOTCITY Fiona Johnston

DPO Catherine Edmeades

DPO Johanna McIntosh

ATEED Karen Thompson-Smith

PANUKU Frith Walker

Heart of the City

Lego Xmas Tree

Activation

AC Louise Mason

HOTCITY Viv Beck

Art Gallery

Auckland Live

(Aotea, Townhall, Civic)

AUT

AUT Co-Lab

Studio 38

Library

Q Theatre

Basement Theatre

Saint James

The Classic

Skyworld Movie Theatre Complex

Aotea Quarter Destination Plan Development

Strategic Advisors

RFA

ACE

AC Heritage

Panuku

AC DPO

Advisory Panel for Art in Public

Places, Auckland APAPPA

Heart of the City

CRL Property

AT Walking & Cycling

CRL

Fresh Concept

Downtown Space

Development Response

CRL: Carol Greensmith

Fresh Concept: Simon Van Praag

Heart of The City

O’Connell St businesses

Restaurant Month Operanesia

High St District

Saint James

Development Response

Saint James James Bielby

AT David Dick

ACE

Urbanesia

ACE Olivia Taouma

Consideration

Local board views and implications

10. Waitemata Local Board was consulted with in the development of the Place Activation and Interventions and Pilots work-streams.

11. The Local Board are consulted on Place Activations as delegations require, through event facilitation processes.

Māori impact statement

12. The programme may provide a platform for the place-specific celebration of culture and heritage. ADO Iwi engagement channels will enable continued dialogue on opportunities or issues.

Implementation

13. The programme is jointly managed by the Auckland Design Office and Development Programme Office, in collaboration with partner organisations.

14. In line with the principles of the Programme, all investments are being delivered in partnerships public or private or both enabling the programme to progress City Centre place-based initiatives and value to City Centre residents, businesses and visitors through effective use of resource.

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Signatories

Author	Barbara Holloway – Specialist Activation Designer
Authoriser	Ralph Webster - Manager Development Programmes

		City Centre Stakeholder
Chairperson	Kate Healy	Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
Deputy Chairperson	John Coop	Urban design/institute of architects
Members	Adam Parkinson	CBD Residents Advisory Group
	Viv Beck	Business Improvement District
	Mayor Len Brown, JP	Auckland Council
	Greg Cohen	Tourism/Travel
	Shale Chambers	Waitemata Local Board, Auckland Council
	Terry Cornelius, JP, FCA	Retail sector
	Jillian de Beer	Arts and Cultural Sector
	Prof Jenny Dixon	Tertiary Education (University of Auckland & Auckland University of Technology)
	Andrew Gaukrodger	Corporate sector including financial and other professional services
	Stephen Greenfield	CBD Residents Advisory Group
	Mark Kingsford	Corporate sector including financial and other professional services
	Mike Lee	Liaison councillor, Auckland Council
	Nigel Murphy	Tertiary Education (University of Auckland & Auckland University of Technology)
	Michael Richardson	Business Improvement District
	Alex Voutratzis	Property Council of NZ
	Sky City representative (To be confirmed)	Tourism/Travel

Author	Tam White - Democracy Advisor
Authoriser	Ralph Webster - Manager Development Programmes