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 Susan McLaughlin
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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.
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By Tavis Creswell-Wells, Dr Michael Donn, Shaan Cory
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1 February 2013, Build 134, Feature article
Research has assessed the plans to step back upper storeys of buildings and break up city blocks in Christchurch with courtyards and lanes to improve environmental and energy performance.
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By Kate Mackness, Professor Iain White, Dr Patrick Barrett
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1 April 2021, Build 183, Feature article
A new idea in urban design that puts people at the centre of planning has emerged – the 20-minute city. Now research at the University of Waikato is looking at New Zealand communities to see if this could be useful here.
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By Warwick Isaacs
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1 February 2015, Build 146, Feature article
A new Christchurch is emerging as the anchor projects forming the heart of the resurrected city ramp up.
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By Richard McGowan
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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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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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