{"id":178941,"date":"2010-01-14T03:01:32","date_gmt":"2010-01-14T08:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.skyscrapercity.com\/showthread.php?t=1045023"},"modified":"2010-01-14T03:01:32","modified_gmt":"2010-01-14T08:01:32","slug":"street-upgrade-lorne-street-stage-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/178941","title":{"rendered":"STREET UPGRADE | Lorne Street [stage II]"},"content":{"rendered":"
The upgrade will transform how we think about and use the area, making it more attractive for people to relax, dine and spend time in. When complete, the upgrade will provide high quality paving, modern street furniture and new outdoor public seating, vegetation and lighting.<\/p>\n

Feedback can be provided here<\/a><\/p>\n

You can also view the overall design in PDF format:
\nOverall design – Lorne Street stage two (312kb PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n

Lorne Street outside the librar<\/b>y
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The proposed design for this section of Lorne Street introduces the exciting concept of shared space and aims to create a multifunctional, vibrant open space destination.<\/p>\n

The design proposes paving across the full width of the street, removing kerbing to allow pedestrians to move more easily into and through the area. This also provides opportunities and space for outdoor dining and a variety of other street activities and events. Watch our YouTube clip to learn more about shared spaces and where else council is looking to introduce these in the CBD.<\/p>\n

A set of stairs running along the front of the library is proposed to connect and open up the current multi-levelled street and provide space for people to sit and relax. New and interesting seating, artwork and lighting will give the area a distinctive look and feel, helping to create an atmosphere people will enjoy spending time in.<\/p>\n

Lorne Street outside Senior College<\/b>
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The section of Lorne Street outside Senior College will be upgraded into an attractive, pedestrian friendly street. The draft design sees the removal of kerbs and the introduction of a full width pavement. This will enhance the appearance of the street and encourage pedestrians to use the space as a key north-south connection from the waterfront to the Learning Quarter. It is proposed that vehicle parking be restricted to after hours.<\/p>\n

Rutland Street<\/b>
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New planting on Rutland Street will create a greenway, linking Aotea Square and Albert Park. Footpaths will be upgraded and widened with high quality basalt paving and new lighting will be installed to make the area more pedestrian friendly and safer at night. The footpath on the corner of Rutland and Queen streets, outside AUT, will be widened, with current private vehicle and mobility parking relocated to the north side of the road.<\/p>\n

Design features<\/b><\/p>\n

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\nThe upgrade will transform this area of the city into an attractive and creative place for people to spend time in. Featuring high quality paving, modern street furniture, new outdoor public seating, artwork, vegetation and lighting, the area will become an interesting and unique destination in the CBD.<\/p>\n

Paving<\/b>
\nThe paving proposed for Lorne Street outside the library will be distinct from conventional streets, indicating to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians that they are in a shared space and that different behaviour, traffic speeds and awareness is required. Made from a series of basalt and granite bands that alternate between dark, mid-tone and lighter grey stone, the paving will be durable and attractive.<\/p>\n

The section of Lorne Street outside Senior College will be part paved with granite and some sections finished in asphalt.<\/p>\n

Rutland Street will operate as a conventional road with an asphalt surface.<\/p>\n

Vegetation<\/b>
\nNew trees will be introduced into Rutland Street to create an attractive greenway linking Aotea Square and Albert Park. The type of tree is yet to be decided.<\/p>\n

Seating<\/b><\/p>\n

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Distinctive public seating is proposed in Lorne Street outside the library. New steps leading from outside the library into the shared space will also provide more space for people to sit and relax. Other seating will include a mix of bench seats with and without backs and armrests.<\/p>\n

Lighting<\/b>
\nPole mounted lights will create a safer nighttime environment and provide security, safety and good visual guidance for vehicles and people. The design features lighting to accentuate selected vegetation and seating as well as in-ground pedestrian light markers<\/p>\n

Artwork<\/b>
\nA number of light boxes are proposed to create a venue for two-dimensional artworks as part of a citywide public outdoor art gallery. The light boxes will feature changing artwork.<\/p>\n

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\nThe St James fa\u00e7ade could be utilised as a giant surface upon which to project images. The creative use of this space could include open-air cinema, poetry, text and artwork projection.<\/p>\n

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\nParking<\/b>
\nTo support the creation of a successful shared space all formal vehicle parking will be removed from Lorne Street outside the library. The removal of parking will provide greater space for people and make room for outdoor dining and other outdoor activities. Motorcycles and bicycle parking will be incorporated into the space.<\/p>\n

Parking in Lorne Street outside Senior College will be restricted to after hours, meaning parking will not be permitted between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n

Vehicle parking and mobility parking will be rearranged in Rutland Street.<\/p>\n

Loading and service deliver<\/b>y
\nTwo allocated loading zones in Lorne Street in front of the library will be accessible between 6am – 11am Monday to Saturday, consistent with loading and service delivery times in Queen Street.<\/p>\n

Rutland Street will also have one loading zone.<\/p>\n

Accessibility<\/b>
\nQuality shared spaces are safer for everyone. They attract a greater number of people, resulting in slower vehicle speeds and greater awareness from all users. We are working closely with accessibility advisors to ensure people with limited mobility, including wheelchair users and those who are visually impaired, will find it much easier to move around.<\/p>\n

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Shared Space in Auckland<\/b>
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