Urban design initiatives

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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  Creating a vibrant city centre

  The City Centre Streetscape Plan is the blueprint for the bold makeover of the central city area.

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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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  Manawatū 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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  Street design initiatives

  The Street Design Manual sets out the design objectives and parameters for Palmerston North streets.

• City Centre Framework

  The City Centre Framework coordinates public and private investment, and identifies strategic development sites within the city centre.