Creating a master plan for Albany
Designing one of the biggest urban projects undertaken in New Zealand requires careful handling. Albany City Developments explains why a comprehensive Master Plan is essential.
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Place, identity, belonging
By David Pronger, Marie Fleming – 1 October 2010, Build 120, Feature article
The winning plan for a medium-density housing subdivision in Taupo models best practice urban design and challenges the conventional low-density urban form.
Central city recovery
By Susan McLaughlin – 1 October 2011, Build 126, Feature article
The Christchurch City Council has drafted the Central City Plan to guide the redevelopment of Christchurch urban core. The process highlighted the community’s passion to make Christchurch a great city once again – perhaps even better.
Inclusive, safe and resilient cities
By Dr Casimir MacGregor – 1 October 2018, Build 168
Continuing the series on the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) and their importance to the construction industry, this Build looks at SDG 11 – Making cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Achieving good urban design
By Gerald Blunt – 1 February 2019, Build 170, Feature article
A push to raise the standard of urban design in New Zealand is gaining momentum with commitment at government level and a statement of intent defined.
Good neighbourhoods are built to last
By Kay Saville-Smith – 1 April 2007, Build 99, Feature article
When it comes to creating sustainable housing it’s not just what happens inside homes that matters – the whole neighbourhood needs to be taken into consideration.
Maori identity in urban design
By Alex Kitson – 1 February 2019, Build 170, Feature article
Māori urban design is an exciting new approach to urban development in New Zealand that comes from an awareness among planners and architects of the strong cultural, social and physical benefits it provides.
Pros and cons of high-density urban environments
By Miko Betanzo – 1 April 2007, Build 99, Feature article
The benefits of higher density environments are worth pursuing as they give us more choice, argues a student of architecture.
Design-enabled communities
By Neil Donnelly – 1 October 2010, Build 120, Feature article
The Stonefields and Long Bay ‘design-enabled communities’ aim to be more than just new suburbs. Fostering social interaction within high-quality environments, they are looking to create a legacy of enduring quality.
Ten thoughts for Christchurch
By Richard McGowan – 1 October 2011, Build 126, Feature article
In response to the earthquakes of 22 February and 13 June, Warren and Mahoney proposed 10 strategies to aid the discussion around rebuilding the city.
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