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
A Day on Bus Route 17 in #CitiesSkylines
Busses, they keep a city moving and it is no different whether it be in Auckland or San Solaria. Today we go along with a driver on Route 17 for the afternoon-evening peak run.
What were their experiences and any tips on how things could be better.
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
The Auckland Donut: A Presentation to the Council Planning Committee
Point raised were points mentioned Yesterday I had presented to the Auckland Council Planning Committee on the Auckland boom placing pressure on Southern Auckland. You can listen in on … Continue reading The Auckland Donut: A Presentation to the Council Planning Committee
Auckland: The Donut City
Development is happening like a donut No I am not talking about obesity although the consequences have a great impact on activity and obesity: @BenRoss_AKL @lukechristensen we're going gangbusters … Continue reading Auckland: The Donut City
What To Do With That $1 Billion Infrastructure ‘Grant?’
Build enabling infrastructure The Government announced a $1 billion loan i that Councils nationwide could tap into to help accelerate infrastructure developments along so as to speed Greenfield housing supply … Continue reading What To Do With That $1 Billion Infrastructure ‘Grant?’
UPDATED: Planning Committee March 7 Agenda + Presentation to Committee on Auckland’s Boom
Agenda, and presentation We are back into the meaty stuff with the Council Committees of the Whole with the Planning Committee taking on a very large agenda. The agenda … Continue reading UPDATED: Planning Committee March 7 Agenda + Presentation to Committee on Auckland’s Boom
Talking Southern Auckland 