by Ti | Jun 10, 2019 | What were the changes?
What Were the Changes? » See the Changes See the changes by clicking on the pins below × Access into the Town Centre from Mascot Avenue A raised zebra crossing was installed through the car park × Windrush Reserve, which local children from Nga Iwi School...
by Ti | Jun 10, 2019 | What were the changes?
What Were the Changes? » Mana whenua Improvements to reflect the identity of Māngere people It was important that this project recognise the cultural connections that Māori – the indigenous peoples of New Zealand – have with the land, and to demonstrate the...
by Ti | Jun 10, 2019 | What were the changes?
What Were the Changes? » Walking Walking An important aim of Te Ara Mua – Future Streets was to encourage people to walk more, particularly for local trips like going to the shops, to school, to the doctor, or to the bus stop. But walking wasn’t always the easiest or...
by lily | Jun 10, 2019 | What were the changes?
What Were the Changes? » Cycling Making cycling easier and safer for people in Māngere Cycling can be a fun and cheap way of getting around. It is also a great way to get fit. For children, cycling to school can be a great option because it gives them independence and...
by Ti | Jun 10, 2019 | What were the changes?
What Were the Changes? » Calmer cars Calming the cars The “Self Explaining Roads” concept was followed in Te Ara Mua – Future Streets. Self Explaining Roads concepts have been used in other parts of Auckland, such as in Point England. This was not a design template...
by Ti | Jun 10, 2019 | What were the changes?
What Were the Changes? » Improved amenities Improved Amenities The changes made to Māngere Central as part of Te Ara Mua – Future Streets were not just street changes. A lot of effort was put into making off-road areas such as the parks and laneways more accessible,...
