Concept – Not actual design
Trafalgar Street - Bridge to Hardy
Trafalgar Street Nelson’s place for people
What is a shared space? Shared spaces are streets where pedestrians have priority in the space, without unduly restricting the movement of motor vehicles. Since 2010, shared spaces have been implemented throughout Auckland and Wellington city centres, showcasing how streets can become destinations in their own right, with increased visitor numbers, greater retail spend, growth in economic investment, increased safety for users and an overarching increase in the perception of these spaces as places for people.
As Nelson’s People Park, Trafalgar Street is a place for people; a dynamic and lively set of unique urban street blocks where social, cultural, and economic values are celebrated. Data from Nelson’s Public Life Survey undertaken in 2019-20 indicates half of all pedestrian movements in the city centre take place on Trafalgar Street; one-quarter of all movements occur in the central block between Bridge and Hardy Streets. At peak times, the footpaths on Trafalgar Street are very busy with people walking from one place to another. Te Ara ō Whakatū will prioritise pedestrian activity by creating three distinctive street blocks: a pedestrian mall at the top of Trafalgar Street, a people-prioritised shared space and a block that enhances the existing people-vehicle balance. The future Trafalgar Street will be able to support the movement and place demands we will see when more people live in the city centre.
Increased pedestrian activity, health and well-being
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Te Ara ō Whakatū · Draft Nelson City Centre Spatial Plan
Comfortable seating for all ages with backs and armrests
Te Ara ō Whakatū · Draft Nelson City Centre Spatial Plan
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