Habitat’s vision is to create a modern, higher-density development that will provide for a larger number of people. The comprehensive masterplan proposal for the redevelopment of the Freeman Court site is to demolish the 12 existing buildings and construct eight new buildings in a 3-stage process.

The existing Freeman Court building will be retained, however, a new central open space and courtyard area will be constructed to better utilise the connection between Freeman Court and the surrounding dwellings. Extensive landscaping is also proposed; including planted areas, a communal garden, playground and pedestrian paths.

Boffa Miskell’s planning team advised Habitat for Humanity on planning requirements for the establishment and operation of the proposal; and worked alongside the project team, led by Edwards White Architects, in the preparation of the required resource consent application to Waipa District Council. The outcome of the process was a positive, non-notified resource consent decision.

Images by Edwards White Architects