Commitment 06Read more
Port Culture and Identity
Local port identity as a key asset for building a lasting relationship
Providing, by any means, daily news and information on port and city life for residents, particularly young people and school students.
How can the port city engage and attract residents and visitors?
A comprehensive approach to redeveloping waterfront areas goes beyond just physical renovations. It involves fostering a sense of community ownership and identity through inclusive programming and public outreach. By organising various social, cultural, and business events, authorities responsible for waterfronts can activate public spaces and attract a diverse audience, creating a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. Utilising digital platforms like websites and social media can further enhance community engagement by providing accessible information and enabling dialogue between residents and stakeholders. In Auckland, the communication of events and news transforms the waterfronts into a dynamic destination for residents and visitors.
This good practice also includes objective 6.4 (Providing, by any means, daily news and information on port and city life for residents, particularly young people and school students) of the AIVP’s 2030 Agenda.
In 2012, the city of Auckland received a master plan for its Waterfront. Along with the 10km of new promenades, a new city waterfront neighbourhood was developed at the Wynyard Quarter. The area began its transformation in 2011 when 500m of new public space transforming it from an industrial area closed off to the public amid the Rugby World Cup. By 2018, the area started to receive new residents, and the final phase of development started in 2022 and is expected to end by 2025.
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