Auckland in attempting to manage its parking (and where it might go if implemented) Auckland Transport often (and rightfully) cops criticism with its policy creation and implementation. Parking Management is … Continue reading Ben goes Planning Part 9.2. The Evolution of Urban Space: Understanding the Tiered Parking Management System
The Great Parking Delusion Harms Us Parking, one of the greatest lightning rods if not lightning rod when it comes to Urban and Transport Planning, not matter what country you … Continue reading Ben goes Planning Part 9.1. The High Cost of Free Parking: Why Your Car Pays Cheaper Rent Than You Do
A police person’s comments in 2015 are still unacceptable in 2026! As I was putting the rest of the Part 8.x of the Ben goes Planning Series, the AI generator … Continue reading Ben goes Planning Part 8.3: Designing the People-First City
Future Streets Initiative: A Phased Implementation Plan for Safer, More Liveable Public Spaces 1.0 Project Vision and Strategic Imperative This document outlines a phased implementation plan for the Future Streets … Continue reading Ben goes Planning Part 8.2: Reclaiming the Streets
Reconnecting the lost art (and science) of city, town and community building! With all the chatter about housing, housing shortfalls, loneliness, and resistance to brownfield developments (intensification), it could be … Continue reading The Missing Middle: Enabling the Complete Package, including those Universal Connections!
Better Cities = Better Living That is the question right? Which do you want more of; what is on the left or the right of the above picture. This is … Continue reading Reclaiming our cities: from a Sea of Parking to Oceans of Communities
How much goes on to get to the point of residents and businesses moving in, and for visitors to part with their coin? It takes around 12 hours in real … Continue reading From 28,000 to 68,000 population (in 51 minutes). The Planning and Preparation of the City!
Knowing ones place in Planning to deliver desirable outcomes The frank discussions with Hamish Rennie over the weekend on LinkedIn about the National Standardised Zones got me thinking two things: … Continue reading Placemaking: Public vs Private Realms and the Role of the Planner
Auckland’s second City Centre, #OurManukau, is undergoing a major urban renewal program called Transform Manukau. Despite setbacks due to Covid and changes in government policy, the area is gearing up for renewed activity, particularly with the anticipated economic recovery in 2025. Of particular interest is the Airport to Botany Rapid Transit Stage 2 (A2B), which, once construction starts, is expected to be a game-changer for Manukau and Southern Auckland. Keep an eye out for more updates in November after a tour of Manukau City Centre!
A revolutionary vision for intercity rail in New Zealand promises to reshape the landscape and unlock unforeseen potential in the upper North Island. The Regional Rapid Rail proposal, with its strategic goals and outlined benefits, aims to connect major centers, catalyze regional development, and bolster environmental sustainability. By leveraging existing infrastructure and prioritizing integrated land use, the plan seeks to stimulate economic growth while enhancing the liveability of towns and cities. This visionary approach transcends mere transportation, offering a transformative solution for urban connectivity and unlocking untapped opportunities.
Talking Southern Auckland 