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Darby Street Shared Space
The Darby Street shared space is an exciting first for Auckland, and the nearby Elliott Street shared space is scheduled to open in late 2011 along with similar areas in the Fort Street area and Lorne Street. A major characteristic of a street designed to this philosophy is the absence of traditional road markings, signs, […]
Lorne Street Shared Spaces
Lorne Street introduces the exciting concept of shared space and aims to create a multifunctional, vibrant open space destination. A major characteristic of a street designed to this philosophy is the absence of traditional road markings, signs, traffic signals and the distinction between road and pavement. User behaviour becomes influenced and controlled by natural human […]
Gateway Plaza Viaduct Events Centre
Gateway Plaza is a 6,500 square metre public square featuring tidal steps and a new high-tech information kiosk made from shipping containers. The Viaduct Events Centre is located adjacent to the the new public events facility on the Halsey Street Wharf. Wynyard Quarter, also known as the tank farm, is a large-scale (35 hectare) reclaimed area […]
Wynyard Quarter Auckland Waterfront
The Auckland waterfront came alive at dawn on Saturday 6 August with the opening of Wynyard Quarter. Revitalisation of Wynyard Quarter, a 36-hectare area of reclaimed land stretching from the eastern side of Viaduct Harbour to the Western Wall facing the Westhaven marina and previously known as the tank farm. The Shared Spacers : Wynyard […]
Auckland Tramway
After an absence of more than 50 years electric trams have returned to Auckland offering a classic travel experience around the Wynyard Quarter. It’s a journey of vibrant experiences featuring parks, plazas, restaurants, cafes, events, markets, shops and super yachts. There are two Trams which make four stops and take 15 minutes for a full circuit, […]