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The following posts are filed under: Natural Assets.
A comprehensive guide to urban greening: more than adding trees
Melbourne’s been working hard at urban greening. And they’ve learned a lot about how it can be done, what mistakes get made, and how the public reacts.
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 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 MoreWe need trees more than ever, but will that be enough?
Shady trees do wonders for cities, people and the climate. But are they enough to make a difference now? Trees aren’t the only form of urban greening, so what else can we do?
Read MoreLocal government reform: your handy 101
There’s big change a-comin’ and we’ll need to have our say. Local government nerd powers are here to help!
Read MoreSeize it or miss it: COVID stimulus and regeneration
We’re nearly going to Level 3, but COVID-19 is going to rattle our country for years to come. How do we stimulate and regenerate Ao-NZ, not just put ourselves back exactly where we were before?
Read More12 Days of Welly Wishes
Christmas is almost upon us but did you see our 12 Days of Welly Wishes on Instagram? No?! Well, here they are…
Read MoreOpportunity: down the drain?
Stebbings Valley, apparently the last greenfields development in Wellington City, is a big deal. Until 3rd September we’ve a chance to say we want it to be an asset, not a liability, and a really big reason why is WATER.
Read MoreFriday Poem: The Last Days of the Coastal Property Boom by Tim Jones
It’s National Poetry Day! The Talk Welly crew are celebrating with this evocative piece about future, all-consuming sea level rise… Hear Tim Jones and others at Wellington City Library today!
Read MoreWet Wet Wetlington
Wellington winter means lots of water. Falling from the sky, and then being all around us… and being all up in our face where we don’t want it. What can we do?
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