Kari Street Commons
What recreational activities would
you like to see in the new public space
at Kari Street Commons?
The Auckland Domain Masterplan
identified the former Kari Street
Nursery for redevelopment as an
‘active recreation area, which can also
be used as an event space’.
Auckland Council is designing a
concept plan and would like your
feedback about the type of activities
you would like to see created at the
Kari Street Commons.
Please read the following display
board and provide your feedback via
the questionnaire provided today, or
online at shapeauckland.co.nz
Project Purpose
To provide an adaptable space, usable for temporary events but also increasing the range of
sport and recreation options in the city’s centre.
Project Opportunities
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Re-purpose existing hard spaces for active recreation, catering to nearby residents/workers/students, and also visitors to the Auckland Domain.
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Create walking connections to Auckland Hospital, the Centennial Walkway and the proposed natural playspace in the Auckland Domain.
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Keep spaces clear for events (note: there is currently a lack of hard spaces in the CBD to hold events).
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Retain and enhance views through selected pruning of trees and removal of weed species.
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Maintain a balance of passive space in and around more active areas.
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Work with Mana whenua to create a uniquely ‘New Zealand’ space.
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Re-purpose some existing buildings, potentially for concessionaire occupation (e.g pop-up café).
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Adapt existing infrastructure to allow for public use and events (e.g lighting, power and water supply).
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Identify future access for events (the Kari Street entrance has loading restrictions, and event trucks will require alternative access).
Find out more:
visit shapeauckland.govt.nz
or call 09 301 0101
Night Noodle Market event held at
Kari Street Commons, February 2017.
Photographer: Jason Creaghan
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Site Context
View from Auckland Hospital towards Grafton Road and
Kari Street Commons
Nursery office building to be re-purposed
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Existing hardstand in the lower part of Kari Street
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‘BILL AND BEN’S
PADDOCK’
Existing hardstand in the upper part of Kari Street
Commons
KARI STREET
AUCKLAND
HOSPITAL
Access from Cherry Lane into Kari Street Commons
Find out more:
visit shapeauckland.govt.nz
or call 09 301 0101
Potential access into Kari Street Commons from the
Centennial Walkway
Stage 1
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Bowling Club
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Kari Street Zone Opportunities
A.
Small sloping, elevated gravel terrace - 1000m2
Potential for space to:
• become a grassed area for passive recreation; or
• remain a hardstand area for events / play
• open out to views over the terrace below (Zone B)
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Flat, open gravel area - 1350m2
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B.
B
A
Potential for space to:
• become a hardstand area for events / concessionaires e.g
foodstalls, food trucks, coffee cart
• become a mixed use court space e.g tennis / pickleball /
netball
• be used as a temporary location for a projector screen and/or
events stage
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Auckland
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Two gravel terraces separated by bush area
900m­2­
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Potential for space to:
• utilise the terracing for events
• become a small-scale urban BMX / scooter track; or
• become a grassed area for passive recreation
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D.
Flat gravel area with shade cloth structure
800m2
Potential for space to:
• open up views of the lower terraces and towards the CBD
• be used as a picnic area for informal recreation and events
E.
Large flat, open gravel area - 1600m2
Potential for space to:
• be used for events
• become mixed-use sports courts e.g basketball / netball
• feature moveable spectator seating
F.
LEGEND
Kari St
Buildings or structures to remain
Buildings or structures to be
removed
Existing gravel areas
Flat, upper level gravel terrace - 600m
2
Indicative circulation and
connections
Potential for space to:
• become a hardstand area for events; and
• be used as a sports court e.g volleyball
Find out more:
visit shapeauckland.govt.nz
or call 09 301 0101
to Auckland Hospital
(Ronald McDonald
House)
to Auckland
Hospital
(Starship)
Activity zones
Stage 2
Auckland
Bowling Club
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Kari Street Zone Opportunities
G.
Courtyard area with buildings to be
re-purposed
Potential for space to:
• be used for market days and events
• be used for bike / scooter / table tennis activities
• be used for calisthenics / fitness opportunities
• allow concessionaire occupation (i.e cafe)
• include upgraded public toilet facilities
H.
Auckland
Domain
Flat, open gravel area - 2200m2
I.
STA
GE
2
Potential for space to:
• become a hardstand area for events
• become a mixed use court space to suit mini soccer / futsal
G
Elevated gravel terrace with utility building
350m­2­
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Series of linear, gravel terraces 1350m2
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Potential for space to:
• be used for market days and events
• be converted to grass terraces as a breakout space with
temporary installations
• allow for informal play, or introduce games such as frisbee
golf
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Potential for space to:
• become a future ‘managed playspace’ or
• utilise the hardstand area as a community garden (raised beds)
• re-purpose the existing building
• provide possible access to Auckland Hospital (Starship)
Grassed slope known as ‘Bill and Ben’s
paddock
Potential for space to:
• be opened up a passive area overlooking events and the city
centre
• feature orchard planting
• provide connections from the Kari St Commons to the
proposed Auckland Domain natural playspace, and also to
Auckland Hospital (Ronald McDonald House)
Kari St
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LEGEND
Buildings or structures to remain
Buildings or structures to be
removed
Existing gravel areas
Indicative circulation and
connections
to Auckland Hospital
(Ronald McDonald
House)
Find out more:
visit shapeauckland.govt.nz
or call 09 301 0101
to Auckland Hospital
(Starship)
Activity zones
Aspirational Imagery
Imagining how the site could look
Events space
Active recreational space
Passive space
Re-purposing existing infrastructure
Find out more:
visit shapeauckland.govt.nz
or call 09 301 0101