We provide parks and
open spaces to protect,
restore and enhance
Hamilton’s beautiful
green landscape, and
to ofer community
spaces for leisure
and recreation that
everyone can enjoy.
You can expect...
playgrounds in areas
of highest demand
MEASURE
The percentage of high demand areas in the
city that have a playground.
LATEST RESULT
95.5% (2010/11).
TARGET FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS
at least 97% each year.
You can expect...
well presented
parks and
streetscapes
MEASURE
The percentage of Residents’ Survey
respondents who provide a ratng, satsfed
with parks and gardens in the city.
LATEST RESULT AND TARGETS
WHAT THIS TELLS US
The Council has made some cuts to the parks
and streetscapes budgets for the next 10
years. because we currently provide a high
standard of service, we expect these changes
may initally result in reduced satsfacton.
OUR SMART CITY VISION
PaRKS aND OPeN SPaCeS
CONTRIbuTeS TO THeSe
OUTCOMES
aND
GOALS
:
PROSPEROUS AND INNOVATIVE
• Our city grows and prospers in a
sustainable way.
PEOPLE LOVE LIVING HERE
• Hamilton embraces the Waikato River and
it is the focal point of our city.
• We value, preserve and protect Hamilton’s
natural green environment.
• Our city is attractive and well-designed
with distinctive public spaces.
• Our city is a fun place to live.
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Targets
Latest result
WhAt you
can eXPect
froM us
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