Results
The following posts are filed under: Society & Community.
The 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 MoreCrafting “age-friendly” towns for an ageing population
What does it take to design a city that serves you for life? And why do many, including the World Health Organization, consider age-inclusivity particularly valuable?
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 More“Children design for living creatures, not for cars, egos, or corporations”
Younger people will spend far more time in our towns and cities than those currently in charge (because time). So what if children were more involved in designing cities?
Read MoreLeaning into the tricky stuff: architecture for youth civics and decolonisation
Young architects and urban designers can (A) slot into an established firm, enjoy a salary and consistent work, or (B) strike out on their own, using their trade to solve some of Aotearoa’s biggest challenges. The Studio Tēpu founders have taken the red pill… come hear them tonight!
Read MoreMode Shift: public good media in transport
First it was the excellent Reimagining Wellington series, and now the Dominion Post is doubling down on the public-good journalism with this great series Mode Shift. It’s part of a welcome shift in public good media
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.
Read MoreWhat does decolonisation look like in our towns?
Heard of decolonisation? What about re-indigenisation? What do these mean for how we design our towns and why should we care? Here’s our crash course on everything you need to know!
Read MoreWhy is city change so damn hard?
Pictured above, one of “the worst council meetings of all time” happening around the country as inner city residential suburbs become the battleground of our age. Tune in to hear why we’re bad at city change – and hopefully some ways to make good change easier
Read More
