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Resolution number WTM/2017/124
MOVED
by Chairperson P Coom, seconded by Member A Avendano Christie:
That the Waitematā
Local Board:
a) provide
the following feedback, on high-level, strategic themes and focus areas to guide development of the draft refreshed Auckland Plan as
attached to the agenda report:
i)
it is important that the four well beings are
retained as is being proposed. The Board supports the intention to have a
greater focus on the development strategy, which must achieve the social,
economic, environmental and cultural objectives of the plan.
ii)
it is important that the refresh guides well-directed
“doing” rather than just “planning”. The Board
support a bold and ambitious 30 year plan that responds to the challenges
facing Auckland as highlighted including climate change.
iii)
the proposed themes (high-level strategic direction)
are supported, however the previous emphasis on recreation, sport, culture, heritage
and arts appears to be downplayed. These are critical elements to
attracting and retaining bright, innovative, entrepreneurial people to
Auckland. A thriving arts and culture sector is also a sign of a successful
city. The board therefore recommends the inclusion of a new strategic
direction called Quality of Life and Liveability. Sub sections could
be:
a) Opportunities for participating in recreation and sport
b) A rich and thriving arts and cultural life
c) Sustaining and honouring our heritage and history and
within these we could have further elaborations:
i)
Making the most of our great
environment for diverse and healthy recreational activities
ii)
A great range of parks and public
spaces
iii)
Enabling enjoyment in and of sport at
all levels.
iv)
Ensuring access to, and participation
in, a wide range of arts activities
v)
Helping enable a sustainable group of
quality professional arts organisations
vi)
A rich expression of our diverse
cultures in all their forms.
vii)
Appropriately protecting and sustaining
our built heritage.
viii)
Developing while retaining what is distinctive
and valued about Auckland and our way of doing things.
ix)
Telling our histories well in our
landscapes and institutions, whether from Maori, European or other migrants.
iv) the approach should not be to ‘predict and provide’
but to ‘plan and provide’ with clear targets, including:
a)
zero emissions, not reduced emissions
b)
zero fatalities or serious injuries on our roads (as
included in the City Centre Master Plan and draft Local Board Plan )
c)
clear mode share targets like those in the London
Mayor’s draft Transport Strategy Plan
v)
targets should be supported by a comprehensive
development strategy showing a pathway to meeting those targets. For
example plans for growth must provide for reduced emissions
vi) Council needs to shift its focus to building or purchasing
affordable, healthy housing.
vii)
a bold homelessness policy is needed with Council
using all of the tools at its disposal to provide healthy, affordable homes.
viii)major infrastructure projects should be clearly
set out in the plan such as wastewater and stormwater solutions to minimise
untreated sewage overflows to our beaches and waterways; and, transport
projects such as the additional harbour crossing with rapid transport, rail
to airport, North Western Busway, Skypath and removing the Dominion Road
flyover.
ix) major central brownfields development sites should be identified
for affordable housing for example as part of the new development around Mt
Eden station post construction of the CRL.
b) note that the resolutions of this meeting
will be reported back to the Planning Committee when it meets to decide on
direction to inform the draft Auckland Plan on 1 August 2017
c) note that there will be further opportunities to provide feedback
on the draft plan as council continues through the refresh process during
2017.
CARRIED
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