manaia town centre spatial framework 21.08 · 2019. 11. 16. · as a consequence communities are...

Manaia Town CentreSpatial Framework

21.08.2019_

South Taranaki Townships - Manaia Town Centre_ Concept V.1_ August 2019_ LandLAB_ page _2www.landlab.co.nz

SOUTH TARANAKI TOWNSHIPSCONCEPT DESIGN - MANAIA TOWN CENTRE

Document Control_

Rev_ Date_ Purpose_ Prepared_ Checked_ Authorised_

A 11.07.2019 ISSUE FOR DISCUSSION BG HC HC

B 21.08.2019 ISSUE MASTERPLAN - FINAL REVISION BG HC HC

Disclaimer_ This document has been prepared by LandLAB solely for South Taranaki District Council (STDC). The use of and reliance upon information or opinions contained in this document by others without prior consent from LandLAB will be at such person’s sole risk. LandLAB accepts no responsibility or liability for the consequences of the unauthorised use of this document.

LandLAB Project Team; Henry Crothers, Zac Thorp, Divya Bishnoi, Bela Grimsdale

LandLAB is a design-led, studio based practice creating sustainable, innovative and creative outcomes across a range of landscape, urbanism and place making projects in Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Tauranga and Wellington. As our name suggests our philosophy integrates a site specific approach (‘Land’) with a creative and rigorous design process (‘LAB’). Our work reflects our interrogation of the inter-relationships between the ecologies and systems of landscape, urbanism and place.

CONTENTS_

3.0Vision + Key Moves_

8 Vision + Key Moves

9 Key Moves

10 Site Plan

11 Proposal Sections

1.0Introduction + Context_

3 Introduction + Context

4 Wide Scale Context Map

5 Town Centre Ecosystem Diagram

2.0Issues + Opportunities_

6 Issues + Opportunities

7 Existing Context Map

4.0Design Interventions_

14 Activation + Implementation Strategy

15 Design Interventions


SOUTH TARANAKI TOWNSHIPSCONCEPT DESIGN - MANAIA TOWN CENTREINTRODUCTION + CONTEXT_

This document establishes a design framework for the future curation, enhancement and investment in the Manaia Town Centre. It provides a series of physical key design ‘moves’ around which a series of projects can be implemented that contribute to the vision of the town as a place that attracts locals and visitors.

The projects have been considered in order to establish synergies between public and private investment, supporting the town's aspirations to attract ‘more people, more often and staying longer'.

The Place Ecosystem identifies the key components of the town centres sense of place and their interrelationships

The proposed Key Moves inform the Design Strategies (movement, open space, built form and activities) at the town and main street scales.

Design Strategies establish principles for change.

An Implementation Plan identifies the priority projects discussed through community consultation and proposes a sequence and time line for their implementation.

Throughout the consultation undertaken for this project a series of key themes was identified that apply to all towns within the South Taranaki District Council area. These key themes are:

001 Main Street + Heart Each town is located on a state highway, which presents challenges in terms of creating a high quality environment. Key issues include speed, noise, safety, amenity and sense of place which are all impacted and compromised by the design standards of the State Highway network.

002 IdentityWhilst each town has a unique and distinctive identity in terms of its location, history and built form character there is a noticeable disconnect in terms of local and visitor impressions of the town versus the community’s sense of identity. Key factors include lack of landmark buildings and spaces, low quality built form and poor building appearance, a lack of activity and low levels of footfall within all the town centres.

003 Social ConnectednessExisting communities are becoming more physically and socially disconnected at both the regional and town scales. This is due to a decline in community and sporting facilities and activities, declining populations, lack of mobility and issues of affordability. As a consequence communities are not as connected or resilient as they once were. 004 Attractive, Connected, ConcentratedEach of the town centres suffer from low levels of amenity, poor maintenance of buildings and un-attractive appearances that discourage people to dwell and spend time or for visitors to stop.

Manaia is a rural town in South Taranaki District in the Ngaruahine rohe with a population of roughly 1000 people. Manaia is known for being one of few places where a WW1 Memorial Band Rotunda is a roundabout centred in the middle of town and main road. Two obelisks were erected on the roundabout in memory of those who died in WW1 and wars since. The monuments are used for ANZAC dawn ceremonies and parades.

Manaia is home to the Yarrows Family Bakery, founded by Alfred Yarrow who originally started his factory in Whanganui, but moved to Manaia in 1923. The factory supplies bread and bread products to restaurants, hotels and retailers internationally. In 2009 the Yarrows Family Bakers employed more than 200 people in a 24/7 operation, supplying bread and frozen pastries around Aotearoa and markets in the United States, Pacific and South-East Asia. The town promotes itself as the ‘bread capital’.

The Manaia Redoubt was built around 1880 on the site of a former pā, which now sits within the Manaia Domain and Golf Course. The redoubt and watchtower was created for the passive resistance of the Parihaka chief, Te Whiti o Rongomai and his followers. The wooden watchtower blew over in a storm and was replaced in 1912 by a concrete one which is still standing amidst the oldest golf course in Taranaki.

Near Manaia, heading towards Ōpunakē, is Kaupokonui beach. This is a popular spot for surfing, swimming and camping, either at the beach or beside the river. Land across the river was once an important Maori pā and there have been many significant archaeological finds in the area. The area is well known for its geological features as well as fossils and moa remains.

1.0Introduction + Context_

002Identity

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ConnectedConcentration

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4 Overarching Themes_ Manaia Context_

SOUTH TARANAKI TOWNSHIPSCONCEPT DESIGN - MANAIA TOWN CENTREMANAIA WIDE CONTEXT_

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SOUTH TARANAKI TOWNSHIPSCONCEPT DESIGN - MANAIA TOWN CENTRETOWN CENTRE ECOSYSTEM_

Sports Facilities

Industrial

Commercial

Service Station

Library

Band Rotunda

Place Making

Events

State Highway

Public Toilets

Skate Park

Cultural Landscape

Civic Heart

Town Hall

Museum

Parking

Public Realm

Swimming Pool

Bowls Club

Four Square

Events + Activities

Lighting + Identity

Beach

Golf Course

Rugby Club

Rugby Club

YarrowsFactory

Bakery + Cafe

Play Ground

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Waiokura Marae

Post Office

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Plunket

The town ecosystem for Manaia Town Centre builds on its existing DNA, incorporates a combination of new and proposed social infrastructure, public realm enhancements, infrastructure investment and place making opportunities_

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SOUTH TARANAKI TOWNSHIPSCONCEPT DESIGN - MANAIA TOWN CENTREISSUES + OPPORTUNITIES_

2.0Issues + Opportunities_

This is a cool place to stop

Are you going to the town BBQ tonight?

Lets get a pie and sit somewhere

Lets go and hang out at the pool with the kids

Manaia has a strong community focus and cultural identity. Key items raised by the community are the need to create more connectedness, people ‘looking after each other’ and adapting, uniting, and building self reliance_

An Investment Logic Map (ILM) is an investment management tool. It’s a one page document that communicates a complete investment story on a single page, using language and concepts that are understandable to anyone. It ensures everyone involved recognises the problems that exist, and the benefits that will occur if they are addressed.

By developing an ILM, the thinking for a project is done up front, laying the foundation for the masterplan. The ILM for Manaia was developed in a workshop involving Council, iwi and community members on 15/05/19.

2.1 Problems_The ILM for Manaia identified the following 4 problems:

1. Manaia’s mainstreet lacks amenity & appeal, meaning it is a through route as opposed to a place where people get out of their cars, dwell & enjoy creating vibrancy.

2. Through years of decline, the local community now lacks a unique identity, meaning the town is unable to celebrate & share who we are in a meaningful way.

3. There are limited attractions or things to do in and around town, meaning it is difficult to attract new residents & returning tangata whenua, growing community.

4. The sports complex & hall are community hubs that are both earthquake prone, meaning they are closed & it is uncertain about what and where those services.

Additionally the following issues were identified by the community during the consultation phase:• More people, more often, staying longer.• Building connectedness between iwi/whanau whether living locally or not• The need for a flexible space (indoor/outdoor) to be able to connect to the

community.• Questions to resolve whether to invest in earthquake prone buildings such as sports

centre and hall• Need for a civic heart• Lack of town signage and general wayfinding to other experiences and destinations• Pedestrian safety and vehicle speeds on the main street (State Highway traffic drives

to quickly).• Lack of retail offerings and diversity in the main street, few reasons to stay.

2.2 Objectives_The ILM for Manaia identified the four following benefits:

1. A greater number of passersby & tourists stop in town, staying longer, spending more.

2. Improving our mana by openly celebrating our towns history, unique identity & culture.

3. The local population grows and engages with the town because its a great place to live.

4. Improved community hub(s) that are fit for purpose, well utilised delivering greater vibrancy.

2.3 Opportunities_ Manaia has significant potential due to its unique cultural and natural history. The geology and archaeology of the area is a major drawcard as is proximity to nationally renowned surf breaks and the distance to the mountain.

The following opportunities were raised during community consultation: • A town square ‘civic heart’ would provide a focal point for the community to gather.• Planting and street trees that reflect the local coastal ecology.• Showcase local food and products in the town centre.• The town and coastline has significant Māori history and geological features that

could attract visitors to the town.• The town could be a great informative stop off on the 45 Cycleway Proposal• An area to learn about the cultural history and unique geological hotspots.


SOUTH TARANAKI TOWNSHIPSCONCEPT DESIGN - MANAIA TOWN CENTREEXISTING WIDER CONTEXT_

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Manaia Primary School

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Bowling Club

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SOUTH TARANAKI TOWNSHIPSCONCEPT DESIGN - MANAIA TOWN CENTREVISION + KEY MOVES_

SOUTH TARANAKI TOWNSHIPSCONCEPT DESIGN

The consultation for each of the towns was undertaken using the approach and topic of ‘more people, more often for longer’The following identifies the key design moves for the Manaia Town Centre_

001 Connecting with iwi_ Grow ongoing relationship with the iwi.

002 Acknowledging the Cultural History_ Opportunity to tell historical stories of Manaia.

003 Creating a Civic Heart_ Creating a focal point for community gathering and celebration - pool, hall and flexible open space that connects to the Band Rotunda to create a 'Civic Cluster'

004 Activating the Rotunda_ Create definition of the edges, green it up and narrow the carriageway

005 Rejuvenate Historic Buildings_Create a new destination and activities - pool and hall plus flexible open space that connect and work together.

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3.0Vision + Key Moves_


SOUTH TARANAKI TOWNSHIPSCONCEPT DESIGN - MANAIA TOWN CENTRE

Activate the Rotunda

Rejuvenate pool / hall & create flexible open space

Wayfinding Signage / Identity

Green up the main street

Slow Traffic Speed Zone

Connect Pool, Hall + Open space to Rotunda to create a

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Flexible Open Space

Town Hall Upgrade

Main Street Greening - Street Trees

Roundabout Upgrade + Greening

Shared Paths for Safety + Connections

Wayfinding + Interpretive Signs

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SOUTH TARANAKI TOWNSHIPSCONCEPT DESIGN - MANAIA TOWN CENTRESECTION AA - MAIN STREET PROPOSALS_

AA_Main Street - South RoadProposed main street enhancements and upgrades to improve safety, comfort and amenity incorporating urban furniture, new lighting and minor carparking changes _

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Proposed Street Cross Section AA_

Existing Street Cross Section AA_

New street trees and lighting New furniture zone


SOUTH TARANAKI TOWNSHIPSCONCEPT DESIGN - MANAIA TOWN CENTRESECTION BB - TOWN CENTRE PROPOSAL _

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BB_ Town Centre ZoneProposed Roundabout upgrading the geometry of the intersection to reduce speed, greening up the edges to define the edges and adding lighting to provide night time identity and ambience_

New street lighting and planting

New pedestrian crossings

Street trees and planting the street edges


SOUTH TARANAKI TOWNSHIPSCONCEPT DESIGN - MANAIA TOWN CENTREACTIVATION + IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY_

The Manaia implementation plan proposes a staged delivery of catalyst projects over time to optimise activity synergies, value for money and uplift.

The priority projects identified from community consultation were;

1. Place Making and Curation

2. Main Street Greening and Gateways (SH3)

3. Hall and Pool Upgrade

4. Roundabout Upgrade

5. Greenway Circuit

6. Public Art

Town Promotion

Wayfinding+ Interpretive

Signs

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Gateways

Public Toilet

Upgrade

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Public Realm

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Walking + Cycling

Open Space

Community Gardens

Identity + Storytelling

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Upgrade Pool

SportsFacilities

Town Identity

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SOUTH TARANAKI TOWNSHIPSCONCEPT DESIGN - MANAIA TOWN CENTREMANAIA DESIGN INTERVENTIONS_

The following identifies the key design interventions and projects that will contribute to the implementation and delivery of the town centre masterplan for Manaia_

Soft Infrastructure_ A_ Promotion of Manaia_ Town Centre promotion and visitor information. Web based and online. By and with STDC. Regional Tourism linkages - Venture Taranaki. Buy local initiative.

B_ Community Storytelling Project_ Establishment of a community led storytelling project to inform real town history and identity.

C_ District Plan Changes to Support ChangeReview and amend District Plan changes that enable development, residential intensification and/or sub-divisions. Encourage growth towards the coast, between the town centres and the coast.

D_ Regional CyclewayDevelop planning for a regional coastal cycleway connection between Whanganui and New Plymouth.

E_ Place Making and ActivationDevelop a place making and activation strategy for the town (and region) that builds on existing key events and activities.

F_ Parking and Traffic Enforcement Better enforcement of traffic speed and parking requirements to improve behaviour.

G_ Developing Social Connections_ Enhancing connections for sporting, cultural and youth activities between all South Taranaki Towns.

Phase 001 (1 -2 years)

100 Town Centre Gateways_ The Town Centre arrival and gateway improvements - an avenue of trees.

101 State Highway Speed management_

ROAD TO ZERO Liaison with NZTA to implement Safe Highways changes to the town centre and main street to support slower speeds and enhanced safety. 30-50km zone.

102 Building Improvements_ Develop identity/design guides and implement building painting/canopy/frontage improvements.

103 Wayfinding Project_ Town wayfinding project to define town centre and key connections to destinations and attractions.

104 Public Art/Murals_

Develop public art plan for town centre including murals and sculptural interventions. Base on existing inventory.

Phase 002 (2 - 5 years)

200 Creating the Heart_ Develop a new open space for community gathering and celebration at the heart of the town centre.

201 Rotunda Intersection Upgrade_

Upgrade intersection geometry to reduce speed and enhance amenity.

202 Rotunda Upgrade_

Green up, define edges and add lighting to provide night time identity/ambiance

203 Town Hall Upgrade_

Re-build town hall on existing site to maintain synergy with pool and library. Associated public realm enhancements.

204 Market Space_ Flexible space/surface besides town hall able to be use for parking, markets or community events/gatherings.

205 Rejuvenate Historic Buildings_

Create a new destination and activities - pool and hall plus flexible open space.

206 Public Toilet Improvements_

Opportunities for new/enhanced public toilet facilities that support visitation.

207 Activation_ Implement place and activation initiatives through annual program. Curation of town centre businesses and activities where possible. Use the Rotunda as a venue building on other events and activities.

208 Main Street Amenity Enhancements_

Implement main street carparking changes, street tree planting and minor amenity improvements

Phase 003 (5-10 years+)

300 Public Art_ Develop signature public art intervention for town centre.

4.0Design Interventions_

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