Kia ora koutou from the Grey Lynn Business Association Board. Here’s what we’ve been up to:
Networking a great event at Pocket Bar on 7 March which has started a conversation around what Grey Lynn means to people, why they live and work here, and what some of the opportunities might be in the future.
The networking function was a great way of focusing on exactly what a business improvement district could/should/can achieve. For example, do we want events that draw people into the area such as Grey Lynn fashionista, or do we tell the Grey Lynn story, or is it about networking and supporting businesses to navigate the changing world of work?
Lots of people working from home came along and the ability to engage with like businesses has always been at the heart of Grey Lynn. As a result, our next networking event will be on April 4 at Romulus and Remus Restaurant on Richmond Road. If your business is positioned in the Grey Lynn area, join us!
Romulus and Remus are putting on a great set menu dinner, with a guest speaker from Milford Business Association coming to share why Grey Lynn should become a ‘Business Improvement District’. Join us for networking and a chance to meet like-minded business owners and entrepreneurs. Follow us on Facebook and join the Facebook event to book your ticket.
Great North Road: Great North Road is a major Auckland corridor, carrying large numbers of people in and out of the city centre. The area is changing, with more residential apartments being constructed and the population expected to grow by approximately 24% by 2031.
As a board, we support placemaking and community building being incorporated into any plan to improve the ‘liveability’ of the area, making it more attractive for both retail and business clients as well as those looking to live in the area. Auckland Council’s Transport and Infrastructure Committee had hearings on March 16 and it’s a waiting game to see what AT’s board decide.
Meola Road: Auckland Council is working to make Point Chevalier Road, Meola Road, and Garnet Road safer and more accessible. There are plans for separated cycleways, raised table pedestrian crossings, trees and planting, and a bus lane on Point Chevalier Road. We support this project proceeding because it's about better roading infrastructure on a key connecting route with safer street design incorporated.
Surrey Crescent/Richmond Road: Some time ago, AT developed a plan for improvements in this area of the hood. Consultation with businesses on this project has been very limited and extremely disjointed.
More recently we have discovered that the project isn’t funded and the engagement with the community was presumptive. We will keep you updated on this.
Safer Schools Grey Lynn Primary: In 2021, Grey Lynn Primary school was announced as being part of Auckland Transport’s Safe School Speeds programme, which involves schools working with AT to introduce new speed calming measures to keep children safe.
We understand there is some redesign currently being considered and look forward to a comprehensive briefing from AT on the project.
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