Working well but tweaks needed With the New South Auckland Bus Network in place since October last year it was always going to be interesting to see how patronage … Continue reading New South Auckland Bus Network Experiencing High Patronage Growth
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Heavy Rail Has the Goods in Moving People to and from Adele Concert
Busy night but a good night There were warnings and messages to make sure you have your transport arrangements in place for last night’s Adele concert at Mt Smart … Continue reading Heavy Rail Has the Goods in Moving People to and from Adele Concert
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
Manukau Bus Station Takes Shape #TransformManukau
Framing goes up I was out yesterday afternoon doing a Public Life Survey in the Manukau City Centre area (measuring pedestrian and activity counts) and saw the latest update … Continue reading Manukau Bus Station Takes Shape #TransformManukau
Auckland 2040 Withdraw Unitary Plan Appeals
Good news for Auckland An email came through last night updating on the latest with appeals against the Unitary Plan. I keep tabs on these emails so I know … Continue reading Auckland 2040 Withdraw Unitary Plan Appeals
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?
Environment and Community Committee Digests – March 2017
A recap on Tuesday’s committee From Auckland Council: Environment and Community Committee approves forward work programme Auckland Council’s Environment and Community Committee met today with business including the approval … Continue reading Environment and Community Committee Digests – March 2017
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
Auckland Plan Refresh: Spatial Development Ideas for Southern Auckland
Applying Urban Geography to Southern Auckland As the Auckland Plan goes for its refresh the question still remains in where to house 200,000 new residents and around … Continue reading Auckland Plan Refresh: Spatial Development Ideas for Southern Auckland
Talking Southern Auckland 