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A new book co-authored by Dr Emilio Garcia, School of Architecture and Planning, explores the very real possibility of collapse in the built environment, and how we can prepare for a graceful landing.
Stuff
OPINION: If we really want to reduce our dependence on cars, there’s much more to do than provide safe bike lanes.
Greenpeace International
This European Mobility Week, we are mobilising to demand a change in the design of our cities and towns, to reclaim space that has been gradually conquered by cars. Our cities need to be designed with a focus on climate mitigation, community, inclusion, and accessibility.
Stuff
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Fears of stigmatising social housing tenants and the creation of ghettos were among the views presented by submitters as Kainga Ora came out in...
New barriers to bowling over some of Dunedin’s more venerable old buildings are being considered as a part of proposed changes to the district plan...
The Conversation
99% of people below the floors where the planes struck the twin towers evacuated successfully, although their journey was fraught with danger. Their stories have influenced today’s skyscraper designs.
Stuff
OPINION: Surely I'm not the only one surprised our diverse, geographically blessed, Covid-containing urban centres didn't rate a mention.
NZ Herald
A long tunnel between the Terrace Tunnel and Kilbirnie has been rejected.
Schumacher Center for New Economics
A New Land Tenure System Since its founding the Schumacher Center for a New Economics has been committed to developing a new tenure system for natural resources -- Earth, Air, Fire (the minerals), and Water. Our premise is that these Nature-given assets are our Common Wealth, needed by all. To keep them in private ownership … Continued
Stuff
RiverLink will be the second largest infastructure project in the Wellington region.
The Spinoff
Closed for five years and struggling under the weight of political apathy and financial bureaucracy, the owner of Auckland’s mothballed venue says he may have to pull the plug – this time for good. In the days before lockdown, Chris Schulz visited the much loved Auckland theatre. Photography by Sony
Forbes
Johnnie Walker's parent company Diageo is betting big on Scottish tourism with a new eight-floor whisky experience.
Collected stories and commentary, from New Zealand and elsewhere, on community building and the Covid-19 2020 reset. Keep Reading
Safe Cities
The Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by NEC, has released the Safe Cities Index 2021, covering 60 major urban areas. In its fourth edition, the Index consists of 76 sub indicators grouped under 5 domains.
Collected stories and commentary, from New Zealand and elsewhere, on community building and the Covid-19 2020 reset. Keep Reading
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