Xyst was engaged by Kaipara District Council to assess provision of open spaces and recreation facilities in Mangawhai for the next 30 years. We assessed current and future needs due to population growth.
We used the PlaceChangers online tool for spatial analysis of different types of open spaces and recreation facilities. This was supplemented by analysing the quantity of needed spaces and facilities based on best practice guidelines and population projections.
The project provided recommendations to Council about whether additional land needed to be acquired in the short, medium and long-term, to help inform the Long-term plan 2024 consultation.
