Just two projects but with major if not critical consequences Yesterday was the last day that both Public Authorities and private businesses or individuals could send in projects for consideration … Continue reading My Post-COVID-19 Stimulus Options for Auckland (that have nationwide social, economic and environmental benefits)
Train route still short by 15km The Auckland to Hamilton Corridor is about 140km long (100km if going from Papakura to Te Rapa which is where most studies focus). The … Continue reading Inter-Regional Spatial Planning Agreement Formalised (Auckland-Hamilton)
Ironically Airport to Botany has enough density for Light Rail I was came across an article on Integrated Public Transport, Nantes, France by Heather Allen (2013) and how the city … Continue reading Integrated Public Transport – A Study From France and Lessons for Auckland
Airport Line could trigger unwanted consequences Cities are complicated. These three things can all happen at same time, even in same metro: 1) increasing gentrification; 2) increasing … Continue reading Gentrification: What Has Geographers Banging Their Heads Against the Walls and Has Planners in Knots While Auckland is Not Immune!
First major step under way to revitalise Onehunga It has been a suspenseful few weeks waiting for the grand announcement about Transform Onehunga and it finally arrived yesterday with … Continue reading Council Aquires Onehunga Wharf: #TransformOnehunga Formally Begins with Panuku Putting it Back on Track
Motorway takes priority over community space Well Transform Onehunga is pretty much dead in the water thanks to NZTA’s and the Government’s fetish with motorways over transit and community … Continue reading #TransformOnehunga Replaced by Truck-Way
Irresponsible program The NZ Herald dropped a clanger yesterday stating the New Zealand Transport Agency’s (NZTA) East West Link motorway (that runs across the northern Mangere Inlet forshore) would … Continue reading NZTA’s East West Link Might Not Trash Onehunga Foreshore But Does Trash Mangere Inlet UPDATED
Panuku Formally Announces Urban Renewal Program to the Auckland Development Committee today And so probably the worst kept secret is out with Panuku finally and formally announcing today that … Continue reading @DevelopmentAKL Announces Manukau and Onehunga to Spearhead Transformation Agenda #BetterAuckland
Two potential Transform projects will need your input Something to think about over the BBQ season as two large “transform” activities both through Panuku Development Auckland (an Auckland Council … Continue reading To Think Over the BBQ Season: How Do You Want Your Onehunga Wharf and Your Manukau #BetterAuckland
Talking Southern Auckland 