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Landmarks is Council's philosophy of creating civic pride and community identity through quality in Architecture, Landscape, Art in Public Places and History. With Landmarks, Hastings is a more attractive place to live in, raise children in, do business in, and it is a magnet to attract business and tourism. Hastings Landmarks is loosely based on the Historic Landmarks Commission in Santa Barbara, in the United States. Former Hastings Mayor Jeremy Dwyer was inspired by the initiative during a 1996 study trip to America. Upon his return, Mr Dwyer brought Council and community together in support of the concept, and a development plan was commissioned to provide a framework. |
The resulting Landmarks Development Plan won the NZ Planning Institute Planning Practice Award for excellence. It identifies the strengths and weaknesses of the whole district and suggests a pathway to build on the strengths and address the weaknesses to enhance the district as a whole.
We are already seeing these results in the CBD with a new 'buzz', and commercial vacancy rates lower than they have been in years.
Join the Landmarks Trust
Anyone can become a member, membership fees are just $10 each year to cover the costs of regular newsletters and postage.
Over 80 businesses, organisations and individuals are members of Hastings Landmarks, and several members assist the Landmarks staff as volunteers.
Join us in our efforts to create a stronger sense of Hastings identity, building a stronger sense of pride, visual image, cultural interest and telling Hastings' stories .
Join us and support our efforts to:
- Assist efforts in Landmarks programmes
- Provide technical assistance and advice to communities and neighbourhood groups
- Preserve historic parks and public sculpture
- Create educational programmes featuring the history, architecture, art and landscape of the Hastings district.
- Contribute to the economy by developing tourist attractions based on our horticultural, agricultural and architectural heritage
- Evaluate future development proposals as an advocate for the preservation of the Hastings district's special character
- Continue a well-managed, responsive and creative membership organisation with the ability to implement these goals on a long-range basis
When you become a member of the Landmarks Trust you will receive:
- Invitation to special events
- Quarterly newsletters
Community Forums
Two key events on the Landmarks Trust calendar are the community forums held each year. Anyone with a keen interest in Landmarks goals is welcome to come along and participate in open discussion on a variety of Landmarks issues.
What We Are Working On
Landmarks projects that you may be familiar with:
- Festival of Garden Awards
- Hastings CBD Redevelopment
- Summer flowers downtown
- Showcasing of heritage buildings
- Avenues of street trees
- Art livening up public spaces
- Redevelopment of Havelock North CBD
- Facade Enhancement Scheme
Contact
For more information about Landmarks, contact Landmarks
Manager, Colin Hosford, on 
colinh@hdc.govt.nz or phone 06 878 0500.
