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“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 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 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 MoreSuburbia is subsidised: here’s the maths
Fun fact: Inner-city areas are subsidising suburbs – to the tune of hundreds of millions every year. A great video lays out this big fact that’s hidden in plain sight.
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 MoreThe housing crisis: how we made it and how we fix it
An important report from Te Waihanga|The Infrastructure Commission shows that our current housing crisis wasn’t inevitable. Hear more from Te Waihanga’s own experts at the next Urbanerds this Tuesday!
Read MoreWe need trees more than ever, but will that be enough?
Shady trees do wonders for cities, people and the climate. But are they enough to make a difference now? Trees aren’t the only form of urban greening, so what else can we do?
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