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The following posts are filed under: Society & Community.
How 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 MoreMOVIES: dive into cool places
two/fiftyseven welcomes you to a free film series on the places we live, our relationship to them, and how we make them our own
Read MoreGo on, do the vote thing
This is a post from your friendly editor Isabella. If you’re like me, you’re putting off voting cos it’s complex and a bit depressing. This post gives you a broad steer, and some top tips. Go on, do the vote thing!
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 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.
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