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The following posts are filed under: Housing & Development.
The fading dream of home ownership
With unapproachable and expensive housing markets around the world, many young people are giving up on ever owning a house. Alice Capelle explores a theoretical system that rethinks the inheritance, owning, and buying of homes.
Read MoreHot reads: resource management law reform
It’s a busy time and our whiskers are twitching about lots of things we’re seeing. One of a few hot topics this week – and add any good reads in the comments!
Read MoreCOOL EVENT: *OUR* 15-minute city: global thinking into a local context
The 15-minute city is a powerful concept reshaping cities worldwide (and inspiring our own Quarter-hour Paradise!) But what are the top two things *all* Kiwis seem to want, closest to home? Tune in to find out! [update: recording linked]
Read MoreHow Commune’s coliving promises to house and support single parents
French start-up Commune is creating cohousing for single-parent families in France and (in time) beyond. Coliving is already in huge demand. Why does Commune stand out among the rest?
Read MoreHouse the People!
A talented panel discussing our current crisis, lessons from overseas and what we need to secure quality affordable homes for our communities – watch at your leisure!
Read MoreThe rise of age-friendly housing. Can vertical still be accessible?
There’s an assumption that housing for elderly or intergenerational families can’t add any height. But with care accessible, tight-knit communities are more than doable in multi-storied or even high-rise buildings. So, how do you achieve that?
Read MoreIdentity Development: Auckland’s special character vs intensification
We’ve seen debate in recent months over protecting Auckland’s special character housing. These structures are important to some as a matter of history and identity. All this talk has some examining why certain areas get developed and others preserved.
Read MoreSeven principles for better cities
As we approach big decisions about urban character and housing, and how to move in the city and things to get to, here are some guiding stars
Read MoreRe-indigenising and how to decolonise design
We’ve already described what decolonisation and re-indigenisation mean in the context of urban design. Now let’s see what the experts say about how exactly to do it.
Read MoreHometown Boomtown: Wellington’s rush for reinvention
Back in the ’70s and ’80s, Wellington went through massive changes. Some were done in the name of general progress, and others in preparation for the next big quake. This fascinating documentary from 1983 documents it all.
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