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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...
Creative industries initiative generates employment in Dunedin’s historic ‘Warehouse Precinct’.
Flowing from Urbanismplus’ 2011 Dunedin Central City Strategy which was managed by Kobus Mentz and Wayne Bredemeijer, this project is already producing tangible results and has prompted Mayor David Cull to note: “This project successfully offers an inspirational vision and incisive strategic plan that illustrates urban design’s relevance in these challenging times”. The project’s high quality […] more...