Placemaking

Placemaking is a community-led approach to improving neighbourhoods and reinventing public spaces. It’s all about getting people involved in making the most of their community’s assets to create people-powered gathering places. Check out the project pages below to get inspired.

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  How to get started

  Your guide to starting your placemaking journey.

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  Murals and street art

  Frame your street or park with artwork that represents your community.

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  Community gardens

  Make your park the focal point of your neighbourhood.

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  Berm gardens

  Make grass berms a feature in your street.

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  Markets

  Create a place for people to bump into each other and share their creativity.

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  Laneways

  Make your local alleyway a space worth walking through and to.

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  Play streets and street parties

  Close your street down and get together with your neighbours.

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  Community clean-ups

  Adopt a spot and do your bit for Papatuanuku.

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  Community planting

  Be part of regreening our city.

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  Parklets

  Repurpose a carparking space as a miniature park.

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  Passport to Play Palmy

  Get outside and have a wild time exploring our city parks.