Urban design

There are a number of exciting urban design projects that are shaping our city, from local neighbourhoods and public spaces to the central city and along the river.

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  Streets for People

  Streets for People is the name of our project delivering a bold makeover of Palmerston North's central city.

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  Parklets

  Parklets are one of the ways we’re making our city more vibrant and social.

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  Placemaking

  Placemaking is a community-based approach to improving neighbourhoods and reinventing public spaces. Follow placemaking in Palmerston North on our Facebook page.

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  Manawatu River Framework

  This framework provides design direction for developments near the river, to make it a destination for more people to enjoy.

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  Village Gateways

  We're creating new village gateways in Ashhurst, Bunnythorpe, Linton, and Longburn.