He said it was great to see the renewed focus on older buildings in the heritage precincts, for quality residences situated from the "first floor up". DCC city development manager Anna Johnson said the district plan had worked some ‘‘significant exceptions’’ into zoning, for example for scheduled heritage buildings and buildings that did not have existing parking where they were converted to multi-units. She said current planning had focused on bringing residents into the central city, while ensuring maintenance, restoration and reuse of heritage buildings. She said an important element would also be allowing network utility connections to heritage buildings, taking on board their future commercial use. "These objectives are also supported by increased heritage funding for the heritage fund, as well as recognition of the great work that many of Dunedin heritage building owners are doing through the heritage awards."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 10, 2020 15:33 UTC