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Council & City

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.

  • Artist's illustration of pedestrian-friendly social spaces in the CBD, including wide, tree-lined footpaths, grassed play areas and plenty of seating.

    Streets for People

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

  • Photo shows people drinking coffee at tables and chairs in a former carpark that has been converted into a social space.

    Parklets

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

  • Photo shows street art painted on a city wall of reclining woman in nature whose dress flows and becomes the river.

    Placemaking

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

  • Photo shows artist's illustration of how the river pathway will look with landscaping and people.

    Manawatū River Framework

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

  • Photo shows council's urban designer and horticultural engineer on a roadside looking at a plan.

    Village Gateways

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