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The wharf is a very popular feature of Beach Haven Subscribe to our free newsletter Your personal information will not be sold, given away or shared with anyone else. View previous newsletters Accredited member (Landscape Design) of The Landscape Industries Association of New Zealand (Landscaping New Zealand)			HEART OF BEACH HAVEN PROJECT JULY 2010 The Beach Haven Community Project, now named the Heart of Beach Haven Project, is moving forward rapidly with strong support from the local community. Three key areas were highlighted for development by the original February workshops: · Entranceways or gateways to the shopping centre · A central square or gathering place · Enhancement of a key roundabout The initial funding will only cover a small part of this vision, one gateway being selected for this purpose. The working group has developed a detailed concept plan for this aspect of the proposal, with significant input from Neil Coleman, one of our members who also happens to be one of Auckland's best architectural sketch and perspective artists! Neil Coleman's sketch of the proposed Beach Haven gateway, copyright Neil Coleman Landscape architects experienced in working with council projects have now been appointed to draw up the plans for consent applications and pricing, and the Community Board have given their approval. We have also taken our proposals for the overall project to the Community Board, who have made the recommendation that the project should be implemented and funded. The whole process of consulting with the community, council and mana whenua has been a wonderful experience. MARCH 2010 I moved into a new home in the coastal suburb of Beach Haven in the spring of 2009, and am really enjoying living in this community. Last month the North Shore City Council invited residents of Beach Haven to attend an ideas and project planning workshop for a project to enhance the area. This workshop was facilitated by David Engwicht, an Australian philosopher, artist and sculptor who has a strong interest in place making, building community and the reclaiming of streets by local residents. David is also the inventor of the Walking School Bus. This 2 day workshop was well attended by a mix of residents and business owners, myself included. I found the approach to urban design used by David to be quite an eye-opener, giving the community a real sense of ownership. The attendees came up with a shared vision for Beach Haven, which played on the seaside location and the very popular wharf. I have agreed to be part of the working group which will move forward with this project in association with the City Council. I look forward to seeing this vision become a reality in the next few months, and will keep you informed on the progress.
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