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The following posts are filed under: Urbanism & Towns.
Great regular reads: urban development, housing, landuse
What’s neat to read? A few go-to sources for great thinking about what’s physically between (and under) the streets and roads, and getting a steer for how to act on that
Read MoreDerelict on Main Street: property laws, heritage, upkeep, and vibrancy
A small but important ball has started rolling: moves to allow councils to sort out buildings in their centres whose neglect is bringing the vibe down. But instead of plodding along, NZ could jump to some good practice that’s already live…
Read MoreWhen a Third Place actually means we’re winning
Talk of playground design in Wellington had a few grown ups asking about play – “what about us? Where can grown ups go for active play?” Is easy access to a free and relaxing ‘third place’ the key to #winning in this game called life?
Read MoreYoung girls and femmes in the city: visible yet forgotten
Cities can easily forget about or fail to serve certain groups of people; one of those is young people. Young girls and femmes, in particular, learn to navigate the city in a unique way. What can we do to make city spaces that work for this demographic as well as for everyone else?
Read MoreSome January-February happenings
It’s always busy at this time of year but there’s an extra lot happening right now! Talk Wellington tries to keep up with this roundup, and please add things we’ve missed…
Read MorePukehinau-Lambton citizens: do the vote thing!
From time to time there’s a byelection and it’s easy to get distracted and not vote. In Wellington, right now, that could well mean lots of regrets. Here’s a few tips to make it easy for those with a byelection to vote in!
Read MoreDraft District Plan, Hutt City: so hot right now! Your submission guide
A city’s rulebook (district plan) can block or enable a denser, more vibrant urban environment. Our nerd networks have done a helpful guide so get in there – submissions close 15 December
Read MoreWater: a chance to get our basics right! Your submission guide
The stream in your neighbourhood, the river we drink, the water at the beach – Kāpiti, Porirua, Hutt, Wairarapa, Wellington: how clean is clean enough? How dirty is too dirty? Submissions close 15th!
Read More400+ urban researchers descend on Wellington: “Pacific Futures: Australasian Cities in Transition”
This week the hills of Kelburn will be alive with the sound of more than 400 urban nerds gathering for the State of Australasian Cities conference. Guest poster Becks Newnham has the lowdown
Read MoreA good place: functioning? Liveable? Loveable??
For decades we’ve taken a prosaic approach to our towns and cities, focussing on physical infrastructure, and, recently “liveable” places. What could we see through a lens of “loveable” places?
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