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The following posts are filed under: Society & Community.
Let’s give Wellington a shot in the arm
You may have noticed that in Wellington, we’re really good at analysis and talking, but not so good at doing (says “Talk Wellington”.) Creative producer and city energiser DK has some “just do it”s that will make a real difference
Read MoreSafety, crime, cities, and communities
Some new research on what caused crime to drop in the USA has some pretty cool insights for New Zealand wanting to grow better places to live – those “safer communities together”.
Read MoreThe Future of Te Ngākau/Civic Square Event (May 15th)
Interested in the future of Te Ngākau/Civic Square? Come along on the 15th!
Read MorePlay streets are magic, paperwork is not
Play streets: a wonderful way to foster play and community resilience. Road closures for play streets: Really flipping hard!
Read More“It’s really good but where’s the consultation?!” tactical urbanism, social licence and opening minds
A Low Traffic Neighbourhood project in Onehunga, using tactical urbanism, is a theatre for some very familiar angst – but also some very unfamiliar progress.
Read MoreClimate Change Commission Draft Budget Submission Guide (Done in 3 mins!) Due 28th
It’s time again to speak up: tell the leaders to do right by our future – cos if we don’t, they won’t.
Read MoreClimate budgets: reckons, responses and raruraru
A few pointers to find the good stuff (and cut through some screeching) on the Climate Commission’s draft budgets for reducing our greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreLow Traffic Neighbourhoods can, and should, benefit us all
We all want good street design, and varied transport options. So let’s make sure we are very deliberately building for all of us.
Read MoreCodesign with community: spotting codesign-washing
Codesign – from housing to streetscapes, everywhere we’re hearing officials say “codesigning with community”. But like any well-intentioned thing it’s become bastardised and buzzwordy, so how do we spot tokenism at 50 paces?
Read MoreCome nerd with us: Urbanerds a-comin’
Do you like the sound of nerdy, lively conversation and insights about urban issues? Come join the growing tribe of Urban Nerds – it’s a great time
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