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)
Not what you might think it is The Building Nations conference is on again with everything about infrastructure (physical infrastructure mind you) being talked about by the movers and shakers … Continue reading What is Our Top Priority in Infrastructure? (And it is not being covered in the Building Nations Infrastructure Conference even though it is Infrastructure)
Progress after silence for so long? After I posted on the total lack of communication from any one (particularly NZTA) on updates for City Centre to Mangere Light Rail it … Continue reading Imminent Funding Announcement for City Centre to Mangere Light Rail?
Caution: Mild Language While the Northern Hemisphere continues to immerse themselves with Urban Simulators (as the Simulators themselves become more complex reflecting the complexity of cities) it seems an Urban … Continue reading New Zealand’s Planning in One Short Tweet
Where will IKEA go? Okay the worst secret in history is out: IKEA is coming to Auckland AND Christchurch (as well as other locations). However, we do not know the … Continue reading IKEA Coming to New Zealand Although Looking at Three Year Wait for Store (let alone actual location)
Swedish Flatpacker confirms exploring New Zealand opportunities In 2016 I wrote this: IKEA Finally on the Way?. Two and a half years later it seems that question has been answered: IKEA … Continue reading IKEA: Finally, On Its Way
But as said, Punters Hungry for Action! The launch of the Minister of Transport, Housing and Urban Development THUD) (Phil Twyford) Housing and Urban Development Ministry (HUD) earlier this week … Continue reading Housing and Urban Development Department Launches
Twyford knuckles down on the Urban Growth Agenda Last week the Minister of Transport, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Phil Tywford held a large get together to launch the … Continue reading Here Comes the Planning Ministry: Twyford to Introduce Sweeping Changes to Planning and City Building
What the Minister said Below is the released transcript from Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford to the recent Urbanism Conference held in Wellington on Monday and Tuesday. … Continue reading Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford’s Speech to the Recent Urbanism Conference. #letsdothis
Working with our edges in City Building One thing I have been critical of with Auckland and it’s planning is this fetish towards mono-centric planning. That is all focus … Continue reading Looking at Our Cities Differently: Interweaving our Green and Farms into the Urban Fabric
Talking Southern Auckland 