Skip to main content

Acland Park Master Plan

Acland Park Master Plan

DCM Urban Design

DCM Urban Design logo
  • 28.2K profile views
  • 12 saves
Visit Website
With mid-century modern architecture at the forefront of the design, Acland Park embraces the lifestyle of the 1960 and 1970’s where residents enjoyed open, walkable neighbourhoods with properties which seamlessly merged into each other and where strong communities developed. Read more
Visit Website

Acland Park Master Plan: A vibrant community featuring 1013 dwellings designed with mid-century modern architecture, promoting open, walkable neighborhoods and extensive green spaces, fostering strong community connections and catering to diverse lifestyle needs.

With mid-century modern architecture at the forefront of the design, Acland Park embraces the lifestyle of the 1960 and 1970’s where residents enjoyed open, walkable neighbourhoods with properties which seamlessly merged into each other and where strong communities developed.  The streets in the development are considered an extension of a resident’s property, to become play spaces for kids, a meeting place for residents and not just as a means of movement.

1013 dwellings make up Acland Park with the aim  to create diversity and interest without compromising lifestyle. The provision of smaller residential lot sizes are also recognised as an important method to reduce sale prices and meet a greater proportion of the community, particularly first home owners seeking a warm, energy efficient home that meets modern lifestyle needs. has an extensive network of open space at the core of the development, allowing residents to feel like they are living somewhere more akin to a resort or a park than a residential subdivision.  The network of reserves and open spaces adjoins a small commercial area.

Client: Avanda Group

Date: 2018-2019

2640h 44m

Like this Project?
Hire DCM Urban Design

Professional Reviews

“Dave and the team at DCM Urban Design were great to work with on this project which culminated in the launch of the Hastings Residential Intensification Design Guide in February 2021. The Design Guide has been well received by the development community in Heretaunga. DCM’s 3D images demonstrating how key design elements can be incorporated into development projects are an excellent way to communicate this information visually. These images along with DCM’s sketches and illustrations showing what the future development potential of existing sites and buildings could be, have inspired the development community in Hastings. DCM’s willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ has enabled us to produce a document that we are extremely proud of and one that is stimulating new ways to provide housing in Hastings.”

Anna Summerfield, Senior Environmental Planner - Policy, HDC

Professionals used in
this project

The practices and trades credited on this project.

Next Project

Keep scrolling
Repton Street, Merivale, Christchurch