Built environment (B)
- (B1) Targeted residential activities around Buchan Park: This action acknowledges that growing mixed-use and medium-density housing in Sydenham will be a key driver to the area’s future vibrancy. The Council is processing Christchurch District Plan Change 14, which enables mixed-use and medium density housing around Buchan Park and the wider Sydenham area.
Community wellbeing, culture and heritage (C)
- (C3) Support the Sydenham Heritage Trust: The Sydenham Heritage Trust has obtained a Project Information Memorandum (PIM) for a new building containing a proposed museum, café and tenantable space at 243 Brougham Street.
Movement (M)
- (M3) Pedestrian improvements: Proposed aspects of Waka Kotahi’s Brougham St upgrade project (delivery dependent on full funding of the Brougham Street upgrade by the government) will likely result in fewer vehicles using Colombo St as a thoroughfare, which will enhance the pedestrian environment and safety.
- (M4) Cycle infrastructure: Waka Kotahi’s Brougham St upgrade project will also improve east-west cycle connectivity.
Natural environment (N)
- (N5) Temporary landscapes: The Council has included a proposal to extend the use of City Vacant Differential Rating to four suburban centres including Sydenham in its Draft LTP 2024-2034, reflecting the extent of vacant land there. Well-maintained sites in planning-compliant temporary uses are exempt and remissions are available where property owners improve the visual amenity of their sites in line with the Council’s Vacant Site Improvement Guide.