New Zealand Urban Design Protocol
The New Zealand Urban Design Protocol was published in March 2005 by the Ministry for the Environment to recognise the importance of urban design to the development of successful towns and cities. The protocol is a voluntary commitment by central and local government, property developers and investors, design professionals, educational institutes and other groups to undertake specific urban design initiatives.
Six Essential Attributes[]
The protocol identifies six essential attributes that successful towns and cities share;
- Competitive places that thrive economically and facilitate creativity and innovation
- Liveable places that provide a choice of housing, work and lifestyle options
- Environmentally responsible places that manage all aspects of the environment sustainably
- Inclusive places that offer opportunities for all citizens
- Distinctive places that have a strong identity and sense of place
- Well-governed places that have a shared vision and sense of direction.
The Seven Cs[]
The protocol is centred on “The Seven Cs”, which are considered the essential design qualities that create urban design;
- Context
- Character
- Choice
- Connections
- Creativity
- Custodianship
- Collaboration
Authorship[]
The New Zealand Urban Design Protocol was prepared with input from the following professionals;
Urban Design Advisory Group[]
- , Manager Environmental Planning, Auckland City Council
- , City Architect, Dunedin City Council
- , Principal, Kensington Properties; President, Auckland Branch of the
- , Consultant, Architectus
- , Senior Lecturer, Victoria University School of Architecture
- , Lecturer, University of Auckland Department of Planning; Chief Advisor, Strategic and Economic Development, Wellington City Council
- , Principal,
- , Executive Director, City for Auckland
- , Managing Director, Fox and Associates
- , Policy and Strategy Manager, Land Transport New Zealand
- , Principal, David Jerram Architects
- , Advisor, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet; Chair of the Sustainable Cities Senior Officials Group
Ministry for the Environment[]
- , Deputy Chief Executive and Chair of the Urban Design Advisory Group
- , Senior Advisor
- , Senior Advisor
- , Senior Advisor
- , Senior Advisor
External links[]
- Ministry for the Environment: Urban Issues: The New Zealand Urban Design Protocol (summary)
- Ministry for the Environment: Publications: New Zealand Urban Design Protocol (document)
Categories:
- Urban planning in New Zealand
- Urban design
- Environment of New Zealand