Nelson Weekly 29 June 2022

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Nelson Weekly Locally Owned and Operated

Wednesday 29 June 2022

Parking strategy divides MAX FRETHEY The public response to Nelson City Council’s draft parking strategy has exposed stark divisions about what the future of the city looks like.

The parking strategy aims to encourage people to use sustainable methods of transport by reallocating street space to create a safe, prosperous, green, and inclusive city centre. Infrastructure chair Brian Mc-

Gurk says the strategy provides a framework that will guide council’s approach to parking in the future. “Parking management is one lever we can use to help meet goals related to our city centre,

sustainable transport, and climate change,” he says. “It is a foundation for gradually moving towards a more people-focussed city.” The strategy, in part, aims to encourage people to use sustainable

methods of transport by making car parks for residents and commuters a low priority when compared to public and active transport facilities.

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COLOUR RUN FUN: Nelson Intermediate School students Alex Merrilees, 12, and Lochy Morris, 13, participated in the school’s annual ‘Colour Run’ on Thursday. Students were doused in colourful chalk as they ran their way around the school field as part of their cross-country event. Photo: Evan Barnes.

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