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The following posts are filed under: Urbanism & Towns.
Here, what do people really want from cities and neighbourhoods?
ICYMI, here’s the recording of the fascinating webinar talking about the new research putting NZ detail on the 15-minute city
Read MoreCOOL EVENT: *OUR* 15-minute city: global thinking into a local context
The 15-minute city is a powerful concept reshaping cities worldwide (and inspiring our own Quarter-hour Paradise!) But what are the top two things *all* Kiwis seem to want, closest to home? Tune in to find out! [update: recording linked]
Read MoreBetter growing, everybody! Direction-setting in a messy environment
Greater Wellington is updating its Regional Policy Statement, with some bold direction-setting. It needs and deserves a general thumbs up from us the citizenry – do it by 5pm 14th!
Read MoreDistribution hubs & cargo bikes: reimagining Wellington’s logistics
Looking internationally it’s clear Wellington’s delivery logistics could be improved. A lot of it comes down to that “last mile.” Improving this starts with freight distribution hubs.
Read MoreGovt & NZ: “reduce emissions”. Also govt: “yeah but BUILDING THINGS, and VOTES”
Some influential voices are pointing out the climate weaknesses of Let’s Get Wellington Moving big-ticket programme. Will anyone listen?
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 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 MoreLight rail in Auckland: should Wellington be afraid?
We’re barely back at the desk and already the blockbuster announcement of the year: finally, grownup-city mass transit for our largest metropolitan centre! But a lot of smart people have made a lot of weird decisions in there… could Wellington experience similar weird?
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