Dunedin’s Time Has ComeA city that’s able to punch well above its weight

Capacity to make things happen Commercial willingness Political awareness & support Economic opportunities to leverage Consumer appetite

City Centre GuardianshipWhy should this be top of the agenda?

Cities need champions Big picture thinking vital Giving pace to opportunity Engagement & participation Encourages collaboration

City Centre GuardianshipWhy the priority to make things happen?

Retail dynamics changing fast CBD curation drives success Maintaining destination value Stakeholders need support Ensuring infrastructure resilience

Dunedin’s Key ChallengesA need to navigate risk strategically

Spending attrition continues Some sectors under pressure Building resilience Consumer perspectives Commercial perspectives

Best PracticeOther towns & cities are already underway

Big city success – Wellingtons OurCBD Resort town wrangler - DowntownQT Provincial resilience - GoRetail Recovery agent – Hamilton CCTP

OurCBD – Wellington’s Guardianship, Resilience & Growth Programme

Vision for DunedinWhat can success look like for the CBD?

An aspirational destination Optimal mix & offer CBD & businesses digitally robust Commercial confidence Building resilience

OpportunitiesWhere can the best wins happen?

A city of style & taste New & exciting retail entrants F&B sector anchors Leveraging character Strong artisan sectors

OpportunitiesWhere can the best wins happen?

Leverage tourism Potential to lead in omnichannel Clustering strategies Leveraging character

What’s required from CouncilCommitment to collaboration

Recognition of the CBD’s value Embrace commercial partnerships Active participation at all levels Be agile & responsive Focus on the greater good

Expectations of stakeholdersSupport & participation is vital

Engagement across all sectors A future - not legacy, focus Courage to do things differently Focus on the greater good

Timetable to success

Successful Guardianship

Programs

Defined Retail

Strategy

Supportive Media

Partners

Consistent Stakeholder Engagement

Market & Stakeholder Awareness

Retailer Support

Resources

External Advocacy &

Support

Summary

Dunedin has unrealised potential Commercial community is vital Confidence comes through

collaboration Be part of the programme