auckland s PoPulation will increase by up to million PeoPle over the next 30 years. an overview Auckland s time has come. We now have a shared vision to be the world s most liveable city and, for the first time, a single comprehensive plan to deliver this vision the Auckland Plan. The plan will transform Auckland into the world s most liveable city that: embraces its increasing diversity of cultures and lifestyles respects the special Place of tangata whenua acknowledges and celebrates its role as a major Pacific city develops economic ProsPerity through export-led Growth builds on fairness, social cohesion and strong communities transformational sixshifts Delivering the vision of the Auckland Plan requires us to work together as never before to roll up our sleeves and bring this plan to life. Becoming the world s most liveable city requires six transformational shifts. 1 4 2 5 3 6 1_ Dramatically accelerate the prospects of Auckland s children and young people. 2_ Strongly commit to environmental action and green growth. 3_ Move to outstanding public transport within one system. 4_ Radically improve the quality of urban. 5_ Substantially raise standards for all Aucklanders with a focus on those most in need. 6_ Significantly lift Māori social and economic wellbeing. Protects its outstanding rural, natural and marine environment The Auckland Plan is a 30-year plan for Auckland. Required by the legislation that established the new Auckland Council, it is a comprehensive long-term strategy for Auckland s growth and development, and includes social, economic, environmental and cultural goals. Protects and conserves its historic heritage It is a plan for Auckland, not just Auckland Council. Its preparation has been led by Mayor Len Brown and the Council, working with central government, iwi, businesses and communities. It was adopted on 29 March 2012. PoPulation Growth Auckland has a population of 1.5 million people, with 1.4 million in urban areas. The urban core is surrounded by extensive rural areas, covering 80 per cent of Auckland s land mass, which include large green spaces and numerous rural towns and villages. Statistics New Zealand has projected medium population growth of 700,000 and high population growth of one million people for Auckland over the next 30 years. Given Auckland s history of rapid population growth, Auckland Council believes it is prudent to plan for the high-growth projection. Visit www.theaucklandplan.govt.nz for more information. 3
the auckland diagram: Key elements of AucKlAnd s development strategy Quality compact city In their submissions on the draft Auckland Plan, Aucklanders strongly supported the principle of a quality compact city. The plan provides for between 60 and 70 per cent of total new dwellings to be built within the existing urban footprint. Consequently, between 30 and 40 per cent of new dwellings will be in new greenfield developments, satellite towns, and rural and coastal towns. At least 1400ha of additional greenfield land will be provided for business activities, bringing the total area of land available for business development in current and future capacity to 3270ha. This provides 109ha per year over the life of the plan. the plan provides for between 60 And 70 per cent of total new dwellings to be built within the existing urban footprint. Visit www.theaucklandplan.govt.nz for more information. 5
WHERE growth WILL OCCUR over the next 30 years For more information, see page 8. Mixed rural Silverdale Ōrewa Bush Whangaparāoa Wellsford Helensville Kumeū / Huapai H Warkworth Riverhead Snells Beach Oneroa Beachlands / Pine Harbour Waiuku H Pukekohe Country Albany Browns Bay Hauraki Gulf Kumeū / Huapai Riverhead Sunnynook Milford Glenfield Northcote Takapuna Public open space Oneroa Westgate / Massey North Highbury Country Te Atatu Peninsula Waitematā Harbour City Centre & Fringe Waitakere Ranges Bush Henderson Glen Eden Pt Chevalier Mt Albert Avondale New Lynn St Lukes Three Kings Newmarket Royal Oak Onehunga Remuera Ellerslie Glen Innes Sylvia Park Panmure Pakuranga Botany Highland Park Howick Beachlands / Pine Harbour coastal Public open space Manukau Harbour Māngere Ōtāhuhu Hunters Corner Papatoetoe Ōtara Ormiston Country Manukau Manurewa The Southern Initiative Urban development Most change Significant change Ferry routes Moderate change Existing rail network Some change Proposed rail network Least change Strategic road network! Metropolitan centre Rapid Transit Network (RTN) Arterial roads! Town centre (varying degrees of change)!!!!!! Baseline 2010 Metropolitan Urban Limit E Emergent centre Bush Country H Satellite town Mixed rural kj and coastal town coastal Major public open space Major business areas coastal Future urban business areas (pipeline) island Future urban residential areas (operative) Future urban residential areas (pipeline) Defence land Greenfield areas for investigation =< Port International Airport Two big initiatives: Area subject to the Eastern Access Agreement City Centre & Fringe / The Southern Initiative ^_ including Pūkaki Marae, AC and AIAL Takanini Papakura Mixed rural o 0 2. 5 5 K m Visit www.theaucklandplan.govt.nz for more information. 7
Generational change Fewer than 2000 new houses were built in Auckland in 2011, a 30 year low that reflected the major global economic downturn. This included virtually no new attached housing (terraced housing, town houses and apartments). Approximately 400,000 new dwellings are required over the next 30 years to house an additional one million people an average of over 13,000 new dwellings every year. To make this happen we need transformational change. Over a generation the next three decades we need to lift the total supply of new dwellings and the proportion of attached dwellings to achieve a quality compact Auckland. There will be a strong focus on quality housing and neighbourhoods, to create the kind of city that suits the lifestyles of Aucklanders. development strategy The map on pages 6 and 7 shows where growth will occur over the next 30 years, including: an internationally acclaimed city centre two satellite towns, Pukekohe and Warkworth there will be A strong focus on quality housing And neighbourhoods, to create the Kind of city that suits the lifestyles of AucKlAnders. 10 metropolitan centres, such as Takapuna and Manukau, where much of Auckland s growth will occur 33 town centres, such as Panmure, Manurewa, Browns Bay and Glen Eden major business areas, which are hubs for employment rural areas, including bush and country, and rural greenfield land to investigate for future residential and business growth. Areas already zoned for the protection of historic character are shown as areas of least change. High-rise apartments (nine storeys or greater) will only be allowed in the city centre and metropolitan centres. Visit www.theaucklandplan.govt.nz for more information. 9
rural urban boundary The Auckland Plan establishes a Urban Boundary (RUB) as shown in the diagram below. The RUB is the limit of growth, at the edge of the new greenfield areas for future residential and business land, over the next 30 years. staged release of land inside A 2040 rural urban boundary CuRREnT urban AREA YEARs 1 To 10 YEARs 11 To 20 Greenfield areas for future residential and business use. Staged release inside a new Urban Boundary Interim service lines The exact location of the RUB will be determined by the Auckland Unitary Plan (see p16). There will be a staged release of land in approximately 10-year steps, when required, to ensure capacity is available to meet demand. YEARs 21 To 30 RUB RuRAl land housing supply and affordability The Auckland Plan sets out bold actions to increase housing supply and affordability. In the past, a shortage of available developmentready land has constrained the supply of housing and contributed to rising house prices. Auckland Council will take the following actions: implement a staged release of land within the RUB to meet demand ensure there is always 20 years forward supply of development capacity in the planning pipeline, including seven years of development-ready land available monitor and report annually on supply and demand to ensure an adequate provision of available residential and business land reduce development contributions for intensified dwellings, as proposed in the draft Long-term Plan. The Council will also investigate: the use of council owned land as a catalyst for stimulating development faster, simpler and lower cost planning and consent processes establishing urban development authorities, or similar, with central government, the private sector and not-for-profit providers to lead development. Visit www.theaucklandplan.govt.nz for more information. 11
transport The three highest priority projects are: Auckland s roads and motorways are heavily congested as a result of under-investment in public transport. The Auckland Plan aims to improve the integration of the transport network using a single-system approach, encompassing public transport, roads, footpaths and cycleways. It also includes a transformational shift to double the number of public transport trips from 70 million per year in 2012 to 140 million in 2022. A competitive AucKlAnd requires A world-class city centre. the City Rail Link the Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI) and East West Link the additional Waitemata Harbour Crossing. Other priorities include: public transport infrastructure and service improvements regional arterial road and state highway improvements rail to the airport and route protection for rail to the North Shore improved pedestrian and cycle routes a third track for rail freight to the port. 1 the city centre The City Centre Masterplan, which supports the Auckland Plan, provides a blueprint for a 20-year transformation of the city centre. The masterplan covers eight key moves: uniting the waterfront with the city centre building underground railway stations as part of the City Rail Link Over the 30-year period of the Auckland Plan, we will need to implement alternative funding options to cover the $10 billion to $15 billion funding shortfall for transport projects. For more information, refer to the Getting Auckland Moving discussion document on the Auckland Council website (search Getting Auckland Moving ). connecting the western edge of the city to the centre fostering the central business and retail district as the city s engine room nurturing the universities and knowledge-based industries connecting city centre parks and the waterfront connecting the city centre to the city-fringe suburbs becoming a water city a city closely connected to the harbour and coast. Visit www.theaucklandplan.govt.nz for more information. 13
2 the southern initiative The Southern Initiative covers four local board areas Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, Otara-Papatoetoe, Manurewa and Papakura. The area has a population of 300,000 residents. It has high social needs, yet significant economic opportunities. In partnership with central government, businesses, iwi and communities, the initiative will deliver short- and long-term actions and investment to increase educational achievement, create more jobs and develop more attractive town centres. The diagram below shows priorities for the first five years and beyond. the southern initiative AreA has high social needs, yet significant economic opportunities. the Priorities we will focus on WITHIN 5 YEARS WITHIN 10 YEARS WITHIN 20 YEARS WITHIN 30 YEARS EARLY, STRONG FAMILY ATTACHMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT SET CHILDREN UP FOR SUCCESS AT SCHOOL AND IN LIFE CLEAR PATHWAY AND SUPPORT FOR FURTHER EDUCATION, TRAINING OR EMPLOYMENT FOR EVERY YOUNG PERSON LEAVING SCHOOL CREATE AN OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY AND DESTINATION AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS FOR LOCAL PEOPLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN MANGERE AND MANUREWA INCREASED SERVICES AND USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT RAISED EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT DRAMATICALLY IMPROVED HEALTH OUTCOMES SAFE, STABLE AND HEALTHY HOMES AND COMMUNITIES OUTSTANDING NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT transformation Visit www.theaucklandplan.govt.nz for more information. 15
implementation and monitoring With the adoption of the Auckland Plan, we have moved from planning to action. Auckland Council is working in partnership with central government, businesses, iwi, and communities to implement the actions in this plan. It includes a chapter on implementation and the following mechanisms for measuring progress: annual implementation updates, including land-supply monitoring comprehensive three-yearly evaluations of delivery against targets, including business and residential land supply six-yearly updates of the Auckland Plan, aligned to timing of the Council s budget in the 10-year Long-term Plan monitoring against global benchmarks on progress to becoming the world s most liveable city. Auckland Unitary Plan The Auckland Unitary Plan will be a key tool for implementing the Auckland Plan. It will replace the district plans and regional policies of the eight former councils. The Auckland Unitary Plan will be the rule book for how we manage and develop our natural and built environment, outlining where homes and businesses can be built and conditions that apply to certain areas. It will be released for public feedback in early 2013. Visit www.theaucklandplan.govt.nz for a full version of the Auckland Plan. Alternatively, visit your local library, council service centre or local board office.