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An 8-80 City needs mass transit ? With the foundations now laid down for Layton City the expansion begins towards a large-scale city. Yesterday…
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Retrofitting Suburbia: Is It Worth It? What to do about Big Box Retail
All about the rules Over in the United States @StrongTowns asked is it possible and/or worthwhile to retrofit suburbia or should we just abandon underused suburban places. They also asked what … Continue reading Retrofitting Suburbia: Is It Worth It? What to do about Big Box Retail
Layton City – Starting Out #CitiesSkylines
Introducing my current project Layton City is my fifth city in Cities Skylines since I got the game two years ago. Layton City is also unique as it will be only my second city (Solaria was t…
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Skypath Partnership Decision Next Week
Councillors to decide on Public Private Partnership around Skypath From Auckland Council: Councillors set to make decision on SkyPath Published: 15 July 2016 Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee … Continue reading Skypath Partnership Decision Next Week
Call for Candidates to Stand in #Auckland2016 Elections
Represent your community or the City Nominations open today to stand for Auckland Council or the District Health Boards. From Auckland Council: Stand for council – make Auckland a … Continue reading Call for Candidates to Stand in #Auckland2016 Elections
Auckland Transport Demonstrates Why the 8-80 City Is a Long Way Off
When we continue this It has only been a week since Auckland Transport themselves sponsored the last Auckland Conversations presentation on how to become an 8-80 City. That is … Continue reading Auckland Transport Demonstrates Why the 8-80 City Is a Long Way Off
Parking: Do We Have A Supply or Management Problem?
China’s issues prevalent to Auckland With the usual round of teeth gnashing after Auckland Transport hiked its City Centre parking fees towards $63/day (during the week) the question needs … Continue reading Parking: Do We Have A Supply or Management Problem?
Penny Bright Loses Another Appeal Against Council on Rates
Pay up Ms Bright From Auckland Council: Auckland Council wins High Court appeal The Chief High Court Judge, Justice Geoffrey Venning, yesterday dismissed an appeal by Penny Bright at … Continue reading Penny Bright Loses Another Appeal Against Council on Rates
Council Pre-Election Report Illustrates Challenges and Opportunities #Auckland2016
Compulsory reading Some compulsory reading for either elected representatives of Auckland Council wishing to be reelected or candidates wanting to seek election and become those elected representatives. From Auckland … Continue reading Council Pre-Election Report Illustrates Challenges and Opportunities #Auckland2016
Some Relativity into How Much Land Needed for Labour’s Kiwi-Build #NZPols
Not that much land actually With Labour’s state housing program receiving much attention today (for mainly the right reasons) and National’s eight years of doing nothing is receiving all … Continue reading Some Relativity into How Much Land Needed for Labour’s Kiwi-Build #NZPols
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