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The following posts are filed under: Housing & Development.
How high-rise is “native”?
A new development in Canada showcases some stunning contemporary indigenous design and planning – and surfaces a lot of dubious assumptions about “indigeneity” and urban form. Plus, surprising facts about skyscrapers!
Read MoreHow we got here: housing
There’s a lot written about housing in Aotearoa New Zealand but one piece we’d recommend in early 2024…
Read MoreSome January-February happenings
It’s always busy at this time of year but there’s an extra lot happening right now! Talk Wellington tries to keep up with this roundup, and please add things we’ve missed…
Read MoreRegular people, change and Wellington: the District Plan and the movement
Of course 2024’s first Urbanerds gathering had to be about Wellington’s battle for a District Plan that lets the city evolve. In case you missed it, here’s a roundup of the evening featuring A City for People, the War for Wellington and record turnout of new faces!
Read MorePukehinau-Lambton citizens: do the vote thing!
From time to time there’s a byelection and it’s easy to get distracted and not vote. In Wellington, right now, that could well mean lots of regrets. Here’s a few tips to make it easy for those with a byelection to vote in!
Read MoreDraft District Plan, Hutt City: so hot right now! Your submission guide
A city’s rulebook (district plan) can block or enable a denser, more vibrant urban environment. Our nerd networks have done a helpful guide so get in there – submissions close 15 December
Read MoreWellington’s Future Development Strategy: your submission guide (quick!)
Our region’s Future Development Strategy will say what big, important stuff goes where, setting the course for our towns and cities for decades. A Talk Wellington reader lays out why it matters, and how to submit – ASAP!
Read MoreListening recommendations! Housing and climate
Two killer podcast recommendations: a great myth busted, and some hard facts reiterated
Read MoreA tool to prevent gentrification?
Everyone wants their neighbourhood to be a better place to live, but how do you avoid the fundamental laws of the market forcing people out who’ve often lived and loved there for generations? One tool can help…
Read MoreTaxes, rates, value and land: Common Ground Aotearoa
Rates, taxes and whatnots: are there better options than New Zealand’s current system of getting money to fund public services like pipes? Post from Common Ground Aotearoa, nerdy advocates for a better way
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