City strategies

Vibrant Hamilton

 

The Vibrant Hamilton vision is expressed in the following key statements:

  • Investing in Our People
    Hamilton is a diverse city of many cultures, ages, and backgrounds. Our vision is to build a city that celebrates our diversity, building strong communities which excites us to achieve great things.
  • Creating Identity and Prosperity
    Hamilton is a city that is making its mark on the political, social, cultural, and economic maps of New Zealand. Our vision is for a place of entertainment, celebration, and culture, enabled by a sharp and wealthy economy built on the city’s strategic advantages, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Protecting Our Future
    Hamilton is a city experiencing rapid and sustained growth. Our vision for the city is to see development achieved sustainably, efficiently and creatively. Good planning today will benefit the city of tomorrow. 

Strategic Framework

Collectively the eight Strategies listed below form the City Strategic Framework which provides a unified approach towards making Hamilton a more sustainable city.  

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Access Hamilton

Access Hamilton 2010 is aligned with all national and regional legislative and strategic directions. Our approach is to fully integrate transport options allowing us to consider and understand how walking, cycling, passenger transport, cars and freight all interact with each other.

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Active Communities Strategy

The Active Communities Strategy supports Hamiltonians to be physically active as well as provide an environment where people can enjoy participating in recreational activities.

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CityScope

The CityScope strategy is the Council's urban design strategy for how the city will grow and develop in the decades ahead. It formulates the basis of Hamilton's evolving urban form and built environment so that positive social, economic and environmental outcomes can be delivered.

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Creativity and Identity Strategy

The Creativity and Identity strategy enables a fresh perspective on Hamilton fostering creativity and innovation The potential of Hamilton is huge and, now more than ever, we have the means and desire to fulfill it.

Economic Development Strategy

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Economic Development Strategy

The Economic Development strategy recognises the benefits of partnerships between private, public and voluntary sector agencies, between local and central government and between individuals and organisations. The strategy identifies  an agreed set of priorities for action.

Environmental Sustainability Strategy

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Environmental Sustainability Strategy

The Environmental Sustainability strategy sets out key principles to help us shape the changes  we need to make to create a sustainable Hamilton.

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Hamilton Urban Growth Strategy

The Hamilton Urban Growth strategy is the plan for accomodating the expected population growth increase likely to be at least 225,000+ people by 2044. 

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Social Well-Being Strategy

The Social Well-Being strategy sets out key priorities and responses to the needs, challenges, and opportunities for the people of Hamilton.

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Strategy and Research
Level 2, Council Offices
Garden Place
Hamilton City Council
Private Bag 3010
Hamilton 3240
Phone: 838 6537
Fax: 838 6464