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For the second time, Auckland Council has decided to extend the time limit for making submissions on the draft Auckland plan.
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Bettering Canterbury’s housing stock for greater sustainability should be a key pillar in any rebuilding planning, says the CEO of New Zealand Green Building Council, Alex Cutler. |
 Auckland Mayor Len Brown set aside his Rugby World Cup distractions recently to announce the start of public consultation on the draft Auckland Plan. The plan’s aim is simple – to make Auckland the world’s most liveable city by 2040. The timetable for Aucklanders to get involved in consultation extends to October 25, after which hearings will take place before the plan is finalised in December.
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 New data from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration shows that biking and walking have increased by 25 per cent since 2001.
Data from Auckland is showing even greater rates of growth. A group which lobbies and educates on the benefits of cycling, recently made a submission to Auckland Council on its Draft Plan. |
A review of ‘Initiatives for Hamilton: A Blueprint for the Future’ published by the Property Council New Zealand. Article by DAVID PRONGER, Antanas Procuta Architects, Hamilton |
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Preserving Auckland’s rapidly diminishing supply of heritage buildings has been a sore point with the city’s residents for some time. Council has formed an advisory panel and is calling for members.
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New media was used recently to brainstorm ideas and approaches for Detroit planners looking to create a vision for a city business area. Facebook was used to create a ‘charrette’ situation which normally requires people to attend in person. |
Hawke’s Bay structural engineers who assisted with quake damage assessment in Christchurch are now looking nervously at their own back yard. |
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