Studio Christchurch: The Polycentric City

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A vibrant multi modal transit concentrate developed ‘outside the box’, embodied by a highly integrated network of active social

spaces to aid the restoration of Riccarton’s identity. Increase connectivity/accessibility of public transit through establishing a hierarchy of transit modes and decreasing car dependancy 1

1. Increase the quality of cycle networks for users through on street allocated cycle lanes and cycle facilities. 2. Reduce the provision of parking on and off Riccarton Road and Mall by placing responsibility in local businesses to provide parking.

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Increase and enhance a sense of place and social amenity within the public realm of Riccarton. 1 Increase active edges to enhance pedestrian accessibilty. 2. Create multifunctional spaces that support day and night time use and small businesses surrounding Riccarton Mall.

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3. Encourage walkability by increasing the quality of connections between existing social infrustructure. 4. Increase the quality of the public transport networks through the provision of facilities and access to ‘real-time’ information.

Enhance and develop the diversity of retail, road, residential and business land use. 1. Restrict development of big box retail 2. Create mixed use retail residential and business residential to support small and private businesses. 3. Increase residential density to promote walkability to social amenities and public transit.


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