Whakatāne Innovating Streets

Objective

To realise a vision for more people walking and cycling and a more vibrant tourist economy, funding was required and sought.

Client

Whakatāne District Council

Location

Whakatāne

Deliverable

Report, Funding application, Design plans, cost estimates and visualisations

Timeframe

May 2020 - Dec 2020

Project Status

Complete

Background

ViaStrada prepared five funding applications for pilot projects using "tactical urbanism" techniques to test changes to the street environment. Three of them received funding: the Kakaharoa Drive connection between the town centre and riverfront; the activation of King Street in Kopeopeo; and the low-traffic concepts for the Muriwai neighbourhood. The applications included strategic context, organisation charts, concept graphics, cost estimates, and monitoring/evaluation plans.

Following our successful funding application, ViaStrada was brought back as technical leads for traffic design and visualisations. The work included concept and scheme designs, refined cost estimates, working with local suppliers, and supporting the public engagement with visualisations.

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