A place that’s becoming a neighbourhood
Hundipea is gradually growing from an industrial port into a neighbourhood where daily life is convenient, social, and connected to nature. We’re not just putting up buildings – we’re rethinking how a 41-hectare place grows and adapts over time to meet the needs of people and other species.
Hundipea will form into a mix of homes, workplaces, green spaces, and public areas – all planned as a whole rather than as separate, disconnected projects.
Streets that bring people together
Hundipea is designed for life to happen both inside buildings and in the spaces between them. Streets are welcoming and full of character, lined with small businesses, workshops, rest areas, and everyday services. Instead of long, empty facades, open and inviting ground floors create spaces where you might stop for a chat, warm up with a cup of tea, or bump into a neighbour.
A mix of people and ways of living
Hundipea will be a place where different generations, backgrounds, and ways of life come together. A mix of affordable, mid-range, and high-end housing means that teachers, families, seniors, and people at all stages of life can feel at home here. The same variety extends to workspaces and social life – some people run small businesses from the ground floor, others work in shared studios, while some simply enjoy having everything they need close by.
A place that invites participation
Hundipea isn’t a finished product – it’s a neighbourhood that grows and changes over time. That means there’s room for creativity, new ideas, and for people to shape their surroundings. Shared courtyards, flexible spaces, and temporary projects make it easy to get involved in everyday neighbourhood life. Whether it’s a playground, a workshop, or a shared kitchen, the spaces are designed to be used together – and used in different ways.
A neighbourhood that’s easy to live in
Hundipea is planned so that everyday places – like shops, schools, parks, and places to spend time outdoors – are within easy reach. Getting around is simple and safe, whether you’re walking, cycling, using a wheelchair, or pushing a stroller. While cars are still an option, the neighbourhood is designed so that walking or biking often just makes more sense. Public seating, quiet spots, and playful areas are part of the streetscape, making it natural to pause, meet, or just enjoy being outside.
Reconnecting with the sea
Hundipea’s three kilometres of coastline – once closed off for decades – is opening up for everyday use, with a promenade, swimming spots, quiet corners, and places to move or just sit by the sea. It’s a space for morning walks, after-work picnics, or simply taking a break by the water. Thoughtful design makes it comfortable in every season, with wind-sheltered seating and sunny spots that invite people to hang out.
Nature as one of the neighbours
At Hundipea, nature isn’t just something to look at – it’s something you live with. Thoughtful green spaces do more than look nice: they help with air pollution, noise, heavy rainfalls, and keep the city cooler in summer. Trees, plants, and pockets of wild nature are part of the design from the start, so people can enjoy being close to nature – and other species can feel at home too.