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Flood remediation brings regeneration opportunities for New Lynn
Decades ago you could go floundering in the Rewarewa Stream, but it is now sadly neglected and obscured by overgrowth, with residential and commercial buildings turning their backs on the corridor. However, the severe storm events of March and April 2017, which resulted in devastating losses and damage to local businesses, have presented an opportunity […] 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...
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...
Award for Sydenham and Lyttelton Master Plans
Christchurch City Council and Urbanismplus have received the NZPI Best Practice Award: Consultation and Participation Strategies for the Lyttelton and Sydenham Master Plans. The Lyttelton and Sydenham commercial centres were seriously damaged during the series of earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. A custom-designed consultation process was developed to produce the Sydenham and Lyttelton Master Plans […] more...
New model for post earthquake planning for local communities in Christchurch
In the February earthquake, 64 commercial centres in Christchurch City suffered damage and disruption. While the Central City is being addressed through its own planning process, a different model is required for suburban centres. Timeframes are shorter, community expectations are heightened, and issues are more urgent. Two of hardest-hit centres – Sydenham and Lyttelton – […] more...
Substantial GDP gains from a unique socio-economic action plan
Urbanismplus’ action plan pulls together a complex range of existing and new educational, health, employment, housing and social support initiatives for the Tamaki Transformation Programme – the only urban regeneration project of its kind in New Zealand. Economic analysis estimates the Development Plan will grow New Zealand’s GDP by $2.0 billion (1%) and directly support […] more...