By Sylvia Allan, Larissa Clarke, Dr Judy Lawrence
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1 February 2022, Build 188, Feature article
Climate change hazards such as erosion and flooding threaten many coastal communities. While we wait for new legislation to better enable adaptation, pressures for coastal housing and urban development are continuing within an inadequate planning and building framework.
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By Arthur Grimes
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1 February 2019, Build 170, Feature article
A National Science Challenge study has looked at why some places are better to live and do business in. Lessons from this could help other towns and cities improve their economic viability and liveability.
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By Kylie Bailey, Kelly Dombroski, Amanda Yates
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1 December 2021, Build 187, Feature article
Increasing urbanisation means people will be living closer together which could be challenging for some. In post-earthquake Christchurch, community gardens show how connections can be forged and the power of community engagement.
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