Discussion around the sale of the Downtown Carpark has been heating up again lately, and it likely all comes to a head tomorrow when Council will effectively decide on whether to sell it or not. Redevelopment of the site – and the surrounding area, such as removing the Hobson St Flyover – has been on a number of council plans for over a decade. The current City Centre Masterplan says:The western half of this downtown west precinct retains the potential to unlock significant additional benefits in the future. Twin towers and a laneway weaving its way from Britomart to the Viaduct are proposed if Auckland councillors agree to sell the Downtown carpark building to Precinct Properties. In order to sell, the Council are being asked drop some of their initial requirements for selling the Downtown Carpark.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 22, 2023 01:58 UTC