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Mixed Use Development Design

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Design Checklist

  1. New buildings relate to the street
  2. The design of the mixed use development considers its relationship with surrounding buildings


​Overview​​

Analyse and understand the con​text of the existing built environment. This includes the movement network, the land use and activity of the area, and the built form of the surrounding buildings and spaces. ​

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Relate, respond and contribute to local urban context.

Local urban context relates to all nearby built and natural features, as well as social, economic and environmental factors that impact on a site. 

New developments should be designed to respond to both the current and future context. Identify what aspects of the current character are significant to protect and enhance.​

The mixed use development should make a positive contribution to the form and character of streets and other outdoor spaces.​

Ensure the design manages the reverse sensitivity effects of the development on neighbouring sites.​

Assess the possible building envelopes of adjacent sites before commencing design work.​​

In addition to analysing the subject site, it is important to check what could be developed on neighbouring sites. This is to minimise future conflicts and maximise development opportunities; for example, checking that proposed windows and outlook spaces can't be blocked by a future blank wall on the neighbouring site.​ Building envelopes can be determined by checking the Auckland Unitary Plan development controls.

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