Agreement struck Well it seems outgoing Mayor Len Brown can walk out of the mayoral offices for the last time on October 8 knowing he pulled off his major … Continue reading Government to Pay 50% of the cost of the City Rail Link
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Guest Lecture to Waikato University on Transport Pressures in Auckland
Auckland does face significant pressures Tomorrow afternoon I have the privilege to give a lecture to Stage 3 Planning students at the University of Waikato on the pressures and … Continue reading Guest Lecture to Waikato University on Transport Pressures in Auckland
Auckland’s Centre of Gravity Moving South? Part 18 of the #TransformManukau Series
Challenging Geography Question posed On Tuesday I caught up with Panuku Development Auckland team that is working on the Transform Manukau Project to receive an update after I had … Continue reading Auckland’s Centre of Gravity Moving South? Part 18 of the #TransformManukau Series
Open Street Maps on #CitiesSkylines
Originally posted on Ben's Cities:
How would Layton City look on Open Street Maps? ? One of the mods (Cimtographer) allows you to “print” a, Open Street Map of your…
Debt Lower, OPEX Surplus Up for Auckland Council
Financials continue to be strong From the Mayor of the Office Len Brown Mayor welcomes strong financial results Auckland Mayor Len Brown has welcomed strong financial results published by Auckland Council Group, … Continue reading Debt Lower, OPEX Surplus Up for Auckland Council
The South Auckland Experience under the Super City
AUT Briefing Paper I was invited by AUT to write a short essay on the experience of South Auckland with the Super City since the Super City was formed … Continue reading The South Auckland Experience under the Super City
LGOIMA on Airport Rail, and #TransformManukau With Council
Official Information Act requests on two core projects While the election campaigns are under way I am still keeping tabs on two projects (which have consequences to Papakura in … Continue reading LGOIMA on Airport Rail, and #TransformManukau With Council
Heavy Rail Moving the Cims #CitiesSkylines
Originally posted on Ben's Cities:
Heavy rail system delivers the goods ? When Cities Skylines first came out the heavy rail system was more optimised for moving freight or…
TRAMS in Layton City #CitiesSkylines
Originally posted on Ben's Cities:
Light rail finally surfaces ? With the continued expansion of the heavy rail network in Layton City the question was asked would light rail…
#UnitaryPlan Notified. What Next?
Limited Rights to appeal From Auckland Council: Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan decisions notified Auckland Council’s decisions on recommendations made by the Independent Hearings Panel will be available on the … Continue reading #UnitaryPlan Notified. What Next?
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