10 October 2023
Media: Local Democracy Reporter
Topic: Retail study that will inform CBD plan
Enquiry
Just saw this in tomorrow's [Community and District Development Committee meeting] agenda and was wondering if there was an idea when it would be complete? Or if the draft can be provided if it is already complete?
Retail Study and improvement plan:
- Study proceeding well with Colliers Advisory Services engaging directly with a range of retailers in Rotorua as well as large format retailers outside of Rotorua.
- First draft of study due in September 2023.
Response
We provided the full information:
The first draft of the retail study has been received and feedback has been provided to the Colliers Advisory Services.
We will be happy to provide a copy of the report once this has been finalised and presented to Council.
For your understanding, the retail study is another foundational piece of work that will provide input into development of an inner city revitalisation plan.
In response to reporter asking when the report may be finalised we informed her that we did not have a definitive date but it would be late November at the earliest.