Wednesday 27 March 2013

Comments on Draft Edgeware Village Master Plan needed by Wednesday 10 April Consultation on the Christchurch City Council-led Draft Edgeware Village Master Plan has so far attracted 23 submissions. Residents and businesses have two weeks to tell the Council their views on the vision, goals and actions proposed in the Draft Plan. The Draft Plan has been prepared to support the recovery of Edgeware Village Centre in response to the damage caused by the earthquakes. The deadline for public submissions is 5pm on Wednesday 10 April 2013. The Draft Plan is available to view in any of the Council's open libraries and service centres. It is also available online at www.ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay

City Planning Unit Manager Brigitte de Ronde says, "While submissions are trickling in and have so far been overwhelmingly supportive of the Draft Plan's vision and actions, we are keen to get as much feedback as possible. "There has been strong support for the idea of a paved, raised road at the same level as the footpath. This is designed to encourage traffic to slow down - reinforcing a pedestrian focus for the Village Centre. Streetscape improvements such as the shared space concept within the Village Centre, street furniture and landscaping have also been widely supported.

"We have received submissions from some business people concerned about the proposed reduction in car parking in the centre, which is associated with widening the footpath. Other submissions have stated that they like the proposed footpath widening, which improves the pedestrian experience in the centre.

"After the submission period closes on 10 April submissions will be analysed and we will consider how best to meet business needs, without losing the vision for an attractive and pedestrian-focused centre. We will also consider people's responses to the proposed Master Plan action to monitor parking and investigate a new off-street car park, if required," she says. Mayor Bob Parker says the Draft Master Plan sets out a long-term vision for the area that recognises the vital role of the Village Centre for the wellbeing of the local community.

"I urge people to forward us their comments on the Draft Plan before submissions close. These comments enable any modifications to be made to the Draft Plan to make sure it truly reflects people's aspirations and hopes for the future of this important centre," he says.

Comments can be:
• made online at www.ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay

For more information visit www.ccc.govt.nz/suburbancentres

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