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Character and Heritage
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The way we value and express our heritage, ultimately defines our city. Hamilton has a rich history and many special character areas including: > Natural environments like the Waikato River, Hamilton Gardens, Lake Waiwhakareke and Lake Rotoroa (Hamilton Lake) > Archaeological sites like the remains of early European settlement, military and industrial artefacts > Cultural sites of particular significance to Maori, like locations of former pa (defended sites), papakainga (settlements), mahinga kai (food gathering areas) and places of ceremonial ritual
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Is it important to protect heritage areas like Lake Waiwhakareke and Hamilton East? What other areas do you think should be protected?
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What places do you think are heritage sites in Hamilton? What do you think we should do with them?
Special character areas are neighbourhoods in the city that have distinctive and consistent qualities that set them apart as being unique.
Character is a combination of both the built and natural environment and can include a mix of land uses, building types and ages, site layout, street patterns, topography and vegetation.
Claudelands, Hamilton East and Templeview are recognised as special character areas in the District Plan and specific provisions apply to these neighbourhoods to maintain and enhance their character.
Likewise some natural landscape features are already identified around Lake Waiwhakareke and on its ridgelines.
by Hamilton Administrator 26 Aug 2010, 11:04am | 1047 views
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