In which I gave some reckons into the long saga that is Westgate and how Council need to be upfront when other large scale urban regeneration projects continue. The report … Continue reading Council agrees to transparency over Westgate development
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Have Your Say on the Release of Greenfield Land for Development. UPDATED
Council seeking feedback on the Future Urban Land Supply Strategy From Auckland Council: Feedback sought on changes to ‘development ready’ sequencing of Auckland’s greenfield areas Public feedback is invited … Continue reading Have Your Say on the Release of Greenfield Land for Development. UPDATED
#ourmanukau Key Move 2: Creating a Vibrant Heart. Part 22 of the #TransformManukau Series
The body needs a strong heart Last Friday Panuku Development Auckland (the Council’s property and development arm) released the Manukau Framework Plan that sets out Manukau’s urban regeneration program. … Continue reading #ourmanukau Key Move 2: Creating a Vibrant Heart. Part 22 of the #TransformManukau Series
#ourmanukau Framework Plan: How Good Is It? Part 21 of the #TransformManukau Series
High quality document sets out Manukau’s future On Friday Panuku Development Auckland released the Manukau Framework Plan that outlines Manukau’s potential for the next twenty-five years. You can read … Continue reading #ourmanukau Framework Plan: How Good Is It? Part 21 of the #TransformManukau Series
#TransformManukau Becomes #ourmanukau as Framework Plan Released
Framework Plan guiding next 25 years of urban regeneration in Manukau is released This afternoon the framework Plan for the Manukau urban regeneration project (now known as ‘Our Manukau’) … Continue reading #TransformManukau Becomes #ourmanukau as Framework Plan Released
Governing Body Decides on Public Consultation for Easter Sunday Trading
Decision digests Auckland Council has resolved to consult with communities and businesses on whether businesses should open on Easter Sunday from next year. From Auckland Council: Easter Sunday trading … Continue reading Governing Body Decides on Public Consultation for Easter Sunday Trading
Building Community Through Urban Design. Run Up to Next #TransformManukau Chapters
Good urban design = good community Urban Design can do one of two things: it can either build a great community or it can create desolate spaces and NO … Continue reading Building Community Through Urban Design. Run Up to Next #TransformManukau Chapters
Can Malls Blend Into the Urban Fabric?
Yes Traditionally big suburban malls have faced inwards from their urban environment with big blank walls and seas of car parking surround the complex. This lead to the mall … Continue reading Can Malls Blend Into the Urban Fabric?
Can or Could Southern Auckland House Another Mall
Yes Question: Can Southern Auckland house another mall without putting Manukau City Centre at risk? Answer: Yes it can Okay if that was going to be my entire … Continue reading Can or Could Southern Auckland House Another Mall
Stadiums, Watercare and Housing Do Not Mix
If we were to get a new stadium….. The last few days has been a rather odd mix of stadiums, Watercare saying ‘save water’ as the Ardmore Treatment Plant … Continue reading Stadiums, Watercare and Housing Do Not Mix
Talking Southern Auckland 