Search
Strategic approach delivers transformative libraries for Marlborough
Marlborough District Council are maximising considerable leverage off their two new libraries, one recently completed at Waitohi/Picton, and the other about to be developed in Blenheim due to the Government’s recent funding contribution. Urbanismplus’ strategic work alongside Council has helped conceptualise these intended outcomes. The library and art gallery in Blenheim will be strategically […] more...
Dunedin Warehouse Precinct Charrette selected as an international exemplar
Urbanismplus’ Dunedin City revitalisation work has been selected as one of 20 international case studies included in the recently published book for the Royal Institute of British Architects: ‘20/20 Visions – Collaborative Planning and Placemaking’ by Charles Campion https://2020visionsbook.com/#about The series of case studies including examples from Scotland, USA, China, Germany, England, and Iceland present […] more...
Earthquake strengthening can be a tool for regeneration
Many towns and cities are confronted with the problem of earthquake strengthening demands without loss to their heritage and local economies. Our work across most major regional cities and towns indicates that while many find the problem intractable, some are delivering impressive results. What can we learn from them? The problem is that the […] more...
Planning crystallises into action at Wollongong
Wollongong’s position as the capital of the Illawarra Region will be substantially strengthened by its new Action Plan for the CBD. The plan lays out future priorities and includes costs, timelines and responsibilities. It pulls together over 60 projects, including business retention, investment attraction, streetscape and public space upgrades, a focus on building quality and traffic improvements. more...