Betts Apartments We are currently seeking feedback on selling Council property at 69 to 101 Achillies Ave and 42 Rutherford Street to Kāinga Ora, so it can be developed into a mix of affordable and social housing. Search Kāinga Ora at Shape Nelson for more information.
Economic incentives Often criticised as not economically viable due to development costs, development contributions in the city centre are wavered for the creation of all new residential units. A city conversion fund also provides opportunity for developers and property owners to receive a subsidy on regulatory fees upon application. Inner city apartments in Nelson often achieve a higher rental income than the average rent from commercial spaces.
Permanent parking While no development is required to provide on-site parking and as a community we seek to reduce our dependence on carbon based travel, some city centre residents will still have a desire to use a car from time to time. At a fundamental level, people like to get out and about and enjoy the region and in the short term the only opportunity to do that is through using a car. More residents living in the city centre provides greater opportunities for other transport options to become more viable. City centre living has the potential to leverage:
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• Increased investment in laneways, cycleways and public transport • Viability of alternative car options such as car share • Off-site and residential parking options such as a parking building
Public outdoor living Creating places in the city that provide outdoor space and amenity for residents increases the attractiveness of city centre living.
What is ‘Mixed Use’? Mixed use developments are areas where different activities take place in the same building, street or neighbourhood. Typically located in urban centres, these areas help to establish vibrant liveable environments. By incorporating retail, office and residential space into a single project, mixed-use developments take advantage of the land upon which they are built during more hours of each day and by more people than a single-use building would be able to do.
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