In response to new legislation (the LGA 2002 and LTMA 2003) Auckland City Council embarked upon a process of piloting a strategic planning approach towards developing sustainable and liveable arterial transport corridors. The philosophy adopted throughout the project was one of developing liveable corridors connecting liveable communities in support of Auckland's growth management strategy. The pilot project's objective was to develop an integrated and comprehensive approach to corridor management planning and produce a 20-year strategic framework and action plan towards more sustainable forms of development. The East-west corridor runs through the heart of Auckland City, stretching about 9kms from Remuera Road through Greenlane and Balmoral to Western Springs, and passes through a complex array of different and often competing land uses. The 'East-west multi-modal corridor study' seeks to identify, evaluate and decide upon sustainable transport and land use solutions for the corridor by investigating opportunities for multi-modal transport options, travel demand management and associated land use measures. Urban design objectives are an integral part of this process from project inception through to implementation in providing for peoples and communities social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being.
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