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