Rising to Brent Toderian’s Challenge One the 28th of March I saw this Tweet and subsequent challenge from Brent Toderian who is currently in New Zealand: I'm encouraging #Auckland to … Continue reading A Green and Walkable Manukau – Intro
Tag: Urban planning
Legacy Urban Renewal Projects – New Urban Renewal Projects
Time to start some new Auckland Projects I did note the article in the NZ Herald on Thursday about the four legacy urban renewal projects in Auckland. Those … Continue reading Legacy Urban Renewal Projects – New Urban Renewal Projects
Auckland International Airport’s 30 year Vision
Rather Impressive (Although that is quite some parking there too) Updated to link video and Master Plan PDF Auckland International Airport has released its 30-year vision which has been … Continue reading Auckland International Airport’s 30 year Vision
How to Plug a Budget Hole and Grinding Down a Unitary Plan Debate
Always needing the money – but never enough of it This afternoon (or yesterday afternoon depending on when I publish this) the Auckland Council Budget Committee met in … Continue reading How to Plug a Budget Hole and Grinding Down a Unitary Plan Debate
Liveability in a Growing City – A MUST
Focus on Quality As Auckland continues to evolve and intensify the City will be met with new challenges; the biggest being livability. This editorial from the Vancouver Sun … Continue reading Liveability in a Growing City – A MUST
Light Rail and Urban Renewal
Can it work? The Ultimate Answer? Yes it can. The catch? Need to think outside the square if this is going to work. Recommendation: Do not attempt to even … Continue reading Light Rail and Urban Renewal
Some Call it Dissent?
No – I would call it healthy debate! Yesterday concluded the annual Planning Institute of Australia’s congress in Sydney. The PIA website can be found here while a related … Continue reading Some Call it Dissent?
When Planning Goes A-Muck
What not to do in Silverdale It is important to get something done right – usually the first time. The Unitary Plan would be such a case to have … Continue reading When Planning Goes A-Muck
NIMBY’s
A Theory Behind our Resident NIMBY’s NIMBY’s, love them or detest them they are always going to be there when it comes to Planning. Our most classic … Continue reading NIMBY’s
Environment Aid for Unitary Plan Hearings Not Available?
Environment Defence Society Claims Aid Will Not Be Available While Parliament and political pundits.junkies bore the social media-verse over Judith Collins and spilt milk I caught this release … Continue reading Environment Aid for Unitary Plan Hearings Not Available?
Talking Southern Auckland 