Ravenswood Central is New Zealand’s newest town centre – a dynamic new shopping, retail, hospitality and business precinct in the heart of the fast-growing North Canterbury community.
Future central
Now zoned as a Key Activity Centre, Ravenswood Central is uniquely positioned to support the growth and development of the North Canterbury region, with a significant expansion of the community currently underway.
Part of one of New Zealand’s fastest growing regions, the population of the Waimakariri District is expected to grow to over 77,000 by 2033. Like much of Canterbury, the region is also attracting new residents from across the country, attracted by the value, lifestyle and business opportunities this remarkable region offers.
The growth of Ravenswood, which now only has one residential stage remaining to sell, is providing strong impetus for local growth. At the same time, the planned Gressons Road residential subdivision to the north of Ravenswood Central that will cater for upwards of 3,000 additional houses. The Council has also now decided to allow intensification in key areas of the local community, meaning the new Key Activity Centre is destined to become a thriving regional hub.
Ravenswood Central neighbourhood population projections to 2043
Source: Insight Economics
Masterplanned development
To meet this growing demand, and ensure the region has every opportunity to reach its full potential, commercial property expert Infinity Investment Group is also planning a major expansion of the town centre.
Over 10 hectares of master-planned development is planned for Ravenswood Central. This integrated commercial precinct will focus on encouraging other major brands to the area. It will also provide space for smaller operators, new businesses and local entrepreneurs – in one of the few areas within the region zoned to provide appropriately-sized premises for a full range of businesses from big box format, to offices, boutique retail and smaller services.
This dynamic mix of shopping, office space and hospitality will provide increasing support for businesses of all kinds, drawing demand from around the region.
Careful design of precincts, laneways and building forms, coupled with key infrastructure – from extensive parking to high-speed connectivity – along with a balanced mix of brands and business types, will ensure Ravenswood Central remains the region’s centre for business development.
