Boffa Miskell were engaged by GHD to provide Cultural, Consultation, Urban Design and Landscape Architectural input into the development of a detailed business case for Stage 2 of the project. A key component led by Boffa Miskell is engagement with mana whenua and community stakeholders, and to subsequently develop a Cultural and Urban Design Framework to support the business case and guide the concept design development.

The Cultural and Urban Design framework is a high-level strategic plan developed to enable a better understanding of project context and document the design opportunities and integration consideration s to inform future stages of project design and other spatial planning and design integration of other activities in the future along and adjacent to the street corridor.

A series of hui took place between the consultants and mana whenua groups; Ngāi Tamarāwaho, Ngāti Ruahine, Ngāi Te Ahi and Ngāti He, Ngāti Tapu to ensure hapū narratives and values are embedded into the Stage 2 Cultural and Urban Design Framework.

Key aspects were incorporated into the framework and concept design process:

• Cultural Expression: The Cameron Road corridor offers opportunities for mana whenua to express their cultural identity through art, sculptures, or cultural markers that reflect their traditions, history, and values.
• Wayfinding and Signage: Incorporating culturally significant wayfinding elements and signage along the corridor can enhance the cultural experience and provide a sense of place for all residents, mana whenua and manuhiri (visitors) to see themselves in the local and corridor landscape.
• Public Spaces and Gathering Areas: Designing public spaces and gathering areas along the corridor that are inclusive, welcoming, and culturally appropriate will provide opportunities for mana whenua to engage with the community and foster a sense of belonging and cultural awareness.
• Ecological Restoration: The Cameron Road corridor presents an opportunity to restore and protect native flora and fauna, to reflect and enhance the ecological significance of the area and the importance of sustainable environmental practices in a growing urban centre.
• Biodiversity: Recognising, preserving and enhancing ecological areas and habitats along the Cameron Road corridor will contribute to the conservation of biodiversity including indigenous flora and trees that support the long-term health of the people living, working and learning in and along the network.
• Stormwater Management: This was a key issue that hapū raised during the project and was raised in the reports that promote sustainable stormwater management practices along the corridor can mitigate the impact of urban intensification, improve water quality, and promote environmental resilience.   

Development of the Cultural and Urban Design Framework involved a highly collaborative design process between mana whenua partners, community and business stakeholders, Council, Engineers, Urban Designers and Landscape Architects. Boffa Miskell played a key role as 'cultural and design integrators' within the project team, pulling together diverse aspects and opinions into a practical and supported development framework for the project.