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YIMBYs and leftists have conflicting visions for addressing affordable housing. But a growing number of them are finding common ground.
The Conversation
During the global COVID-19 pandemic, people started moving into smaller cities, drawn by the possibility of more affordable and pleasant quality of life.
RNZ
What can Auckland do to prepare for the next deluge? We asked some experts for their big ideas.
Newshub
East Coast Iwi and Civil Defence are teaming up to ensure isolated communities have better resources to cope with natural disasters.
The Conversation
Building too close to cliffs and slopes, weak soils, lack of vegetation and increased rainfall all played a part in the massive storm damage to Auckland. The city needs to change the way it uses land.
Newshub
They say we need to plan our urban areas to work with nature to avoid such widespread damage.
Newsroom
Until New Zealand's stormwater drain system adapts to our rising climate, it will never be able to cope with the level of flooding seen in Auckland on Friday night, writes James Renwick
Newsroom
Lianne Dalziel was a minister in government. She was a mayor. She believes many of the answers she sought from central and local government were in truth to be found within communities themselves.
The Conversation
A systematic review of thousands of studies around the world has found many aspects of our cities affect loneliness. But people’s relationship with their environment is complex and highly individual.
Stuff
OPINION: When it comes to capital city qualities, it's not just a good day that you can't beat Wellington on.
The Conversation
Australian cities remain woefully unprepared for the more extreme weather we are already seeing with climate change. But some cities overseas stand out for having developed readymade solutions.
Newsroom
What makes cities work? It is not the historic monuments or grand architecture but something far more prosaic. 360info speaks to Professor Brett Neilson from Western Sydney University.
Newsroom
Writing at @NewsroomNZ, Jonathan Milne has described a capital city of politicians and grey bureaucrats that the rest of New Zealand loves to hate – so Wellington's new mayor flies him down to wine and dine him and persuade him otherwise. @jonomilne
NZ Herald
Communities must have the mandate to control alcohol sales.
Newsroom
In 2019, Waiheke Island had 20 consented helipads. By March 2022 it was 49. Now it’s over 60. In the second of a three-part series, Nikki Mandow looks at the skies above Waiheke.
The Conversation
Developers love the cul-de-sac, but for the rest of us it’s one of the least practical and efficient ways to design streets.
The Conversation
Urban green spaces are threatened by growing cities. But research shows the importance of protecting access to nature as housing densification increases.
Stuff
Repairing the derelict Petone wharf is beyond the means of Hutt City ratepayers, but is just one example of the wider financial crunch felt by councils.
Newsroom
It’s bringing in millions but Christchurch’s Crown-funded convention centre costs millions, too. @ddub_news reports
Bangladesh's PM says the metro will reduce traffic in the city with a population of 22 million.
Mother Jones
“Driving has been subsidized with this negative regulatory intervention…it’s mind boggling.”
Auckland's once-vibrant main street feels a little apocalyptic these days. But some are betting big on it bouncing back.
CNN
With land space at a premium and urban populations expected to rise, engineers, developers and architects in cities like Singapore are increasingly looking at subterranean spaces.
Newsroom
A combination of unfulfilled dreams, isolation and food poverty is keeping one small town’s volunteer sector busy and eager for donations - just no chickpeas, thanks.
Stuff
This year has been one of change, but can Aucklanders keep what matters to them?
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