Getting valuable input from Northcote's future generation

On behalf of Auckland Council, we’re creating amazing spaces for current and future generations across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

In Northcote, we’re transforming the town centre over the next ten years. There will be new public facilities and, working with private investors, they’ll be new housing, eateries, offices, and shops, including a new larger supermarket.
 
A key part of this is delivering a new community hub, on the current Northcote Library site, and an upgrade of the neighbouring Puāwai Cadness Reserve.
 
Kate Cumberpatch, Priority Location Director, says, “It’s critical that these public spaces work for everyone, particularly our youth, so last year we enlisted the help of students at Northcote Intermediate School for their input on the proposed design.”
 
“Students loved being involved in the process and seeing their ideas come to life in the final design. They were so enthusiastic and eager to help and had some creative ideas and useful feedback, particularly for the upgrade to Puāwai Cadness Reserve.”
 
“Some of their great ideas - a hamster wheel, trampolines, climbing and balance activities, and a big swing – are all part of the final design.”
 
The students loved that there will be two separate playgrounds for younger and older kids and the general vibe of the design, with bright colours and lots of greenery, and that the field will be retained for playing games.
 
See the story of their involvement in the video link below.