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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 MoreReshaping streets for transport justice: webinar with Oakland, CA
Because people in councils and consultancies are generally employed, white, middle-class, the solutions they suggest for cities are often “elite projections” and won’t really do the good – unless they (*we) take special care. Oakland has a great pivot story, which is still going… so tune in to learn!
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 MoreGolden Mile carfree: phew!
In a month of extreme weirdness, Let’s Get Wellington Moving have got something 100% RIGHT
Read MoreGet walking! NZ Walking Summit
The NZ Walking Summit is a curious thing. Everyone walks or wheels, so why is it even necessary? You will be 0% surprised to learn that walking is treated like some kind of “niche” or “fringe” activity, so advocacy and conferences are vital. Get your shoes on and head along!
Read MoreLess death please and thank you: Thorndon Quay/Hutt Road submissions in quick!
All the upgrade focus is arbitrarily cut off at Ngauranga, but the Hutt Road and Thorndon Quay stretch is still a heavily used route by those in the Northern suburbs and satellites. Let’s make sure it’s great!
Read MoreFuture of Hutt Transport: Survey Time!
If you live in the Hutt, make sure you have your say by completing this actually quite fun survey to help inform future transport decisions. Survey closes 4th June.
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 MoreWCC Long Term Plan: Your Submission Guide
“Don’t tell me what you value; show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you value”. Last chance to make sure Wellington’s budgeting for what we value, over the next 10-30 years! Submissions due midnight Monday 10th May.
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!
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