We are just too slow in “embracing it” In my Growing Auckland post I had pointed out a situation about Maori Enterprise and them wanting to invest in Auckland but struggle to … Continue reading Maori Enterprise Ready to Go
Tag: Urban design
Civics 401
Final Sum Up and Last Pointers on Presentations I hope you have enjoyed my Civics series and that you are more “inspired” in interacting with the governance of Auckland … Continue reading Civics 401
Civics 301
Keeping up to date with Council happenings Change of posts. Civic 301 was to be on ‘Presenting to a Committee’ with Civics (and what was to be the final … Continue reading Civics 301
Unitary Plan Submission Under-way
Busy-Busy Writing Source: pic.twitter.com/3H0PJbMZBQ @SprawlRepairMnl At the moment I am knuckling down busy writing my formal submission to the Unitary Plan in order to get it in by the February … Continue reading Unitary Plan Submission Under-way
A Case for Small Homes?
Yes and No I caught the particular long article over on the Herald on Sunday site yesterday and had a read through it. The article concerned was the “The … Continue reading A Case for Small Homes?
Reading Material on Unchecked Urban Sprawl
Suburban Sprawl – Exposing Hidden Costs and Identifying Innovations That is the titular title of the 42 page PDF document on urban sprawl that is embedded in this blog … Continue reading Reading Material on Unchecked Urban Sprawl
Sydney has its NIMBY’s Too
Auckland is not the only one with planning battles on its hands It seems Sydney is going through the same NIMBY problems Auckland is going through when an … Continue reading Sydney has its NIMBY’s Too
Cycling Accident Leaves Larger Questions To Be Answered
Multi-Prong Approach Needed Note: The cycling issue is still a hot button issue provoking emotions from all sides of the debate. Talking Auckland welcomes objective debates and comments in … Continue reading Cycling Accident Leaves Larger Questions To Be Answered
Cul-de-sacs; they are bad your health
Grids – its all about the grids The slideshow above shows some examples from my Sim City 4 region of me having a strong preference for using the grid system … Continue reading Cul-de-sacs; they are bad your health
Planning to get on social media? Just do it!
Originally posted on JOC Consulting:
My latest article in the New Planner magazine looking at social media use in the planning profession. “As facilitators of urban change we should also…
Talking Southern Auckland 