31 August 2010 – 12:49 pm
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Tuesday, 23 September, 12:00 -1:30pm
Small Lecture Theatre,
Level D, Wellington School of Medicine,
23a Mein St, Newtown, Wellington
Jake Roos has recently returned from the UK where he was the lead officer on climate change and energy issies for Uttlesford District Council in Essex. He graduated with a MAppSc in Energy Management from the University of Otago Energy Studies Programme in 2004
Dr. Michael Keall is an injury epidemiologist in the Department of Public Health. He is managing major research projects looking at the potential to reduce fall injuries in homes by fixing hazards in the home and the development of a housing quality index suited to New Zealand housing.
Respondent – Duncan Joiner, Chief Architect, Department of Building & Housing.
PDF Flyer
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This action plan is about how social landlords can provide more opportunities for residents of all ages to enjoy the space on their doorsteps, whether they want to grow vegetables, compete in sport or simply chat with their neighbours in a safe and pleasant environment.
The practical ten point plan is prepared by CABE and the National Housing Federation in partnership with Neighbourhoods Green, which includes 30 social housing providers.
download Decent homes need decent spaces via this page
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Video Podcasts from Seminar now available:
Podcast: Prof Claire Freeman – Children’s changing worlds: Do our cities work for children? (Quicktime movie, 108 Mb)
Podcast: Barbara Lambourn – Child friendly cities and communities (Quicktime movie, 40 Mb)
Podcast: Dr Adrian Field – Consultation, kids and Manukau City (Quicktime movie, 46 Mb)
Wednesday 16 June, 12-1.30pm.
NORDMEYER LECTURE THEATRE,
Wellington School of Medicine,
23a Mien St, Newtown, Wellington
Professor Claire Freeman is Associate Professor and Director of the Post Graduate Planning Programme at the Department of Geography, University of Otago, New Zealand. Read More »
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On the 16th February 2010, the Centrefor Sustainable Cities held the Summer School day. This was a well received day with contributions from the following presenters: Read More »
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Apartment Dwellers: 2006 Census reports on the people who live in apartments in the three main cities of New Zealand. It compares and contrasts the characteristics of inner city and non-inner city apartment dwellers within each city and analyses particular aspects of the apartments themselves. Read More »
24 February 2010 – 12:33 pm
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Nick Preval, Ralph Chapman & Philippa Howden-Chapman
‘Sizing up the City’ covers a range of issues. This chapter reports on a survey which found that most people (54%) think that urban limits are necessary so that cities develop more sustainably (15% disagree). By 2 to 1, New Zealanders thought councils (rather than market forces) should have the key role in defining the limits of the city. Read More »
15 February 2010 – 12:30 pm
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Many New Zealanders want more and better inner-city housing, even if those with kids generally want a bigger house, further out. And Kiwis don’t want urban expansion to continue unchecked. There is strong support for councils limiting urban development, promoting the quality of urban centres, and providing better conditions for the walker and the cyclist.
These are some of the findings in a book on sustainable urban form and transport to be released on Tuesday February 16th.
‘Sizing Up the City: Urban form and transport in New Zealand’ is published by the New Zealand Centre for Sustainable Cities in Wellington.
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22 January 2010 – 6:46 am
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Here’s the programme you’ve all been waiting for:
Agenda for day
Tuesday 16 February, 23 A mein St Newtown, Wellington.
There will be a host of speakers, a variety of perspectives and still plenty of time for discussion.
Link to register
10 December 2009 – 7:38 am
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NEW BOOK REVEALS ONGOING HEALTH & SOCIAL COSTS OF LEAKY HOMES
The long-term social costs of leaky buildings constructed following deregulation of the building industry by the National Government in the early 1990s are not just the result of failures in construction.
This first book on the broad effects of the leaky buildings saga in New Zealand, “Do Damp and Mould Matter? Health Impacts of Leaky Homes” is edited by Professor Howden-Chapman, Dr Julie Bennett and Dr Rob Siebers from the Public Health Department at the University of Otago, Wellington.
Professor Howden-Chapman says: “This book examines not only the fundamental reasons for the failure of the building industry in the 1990s, but also the long-term health costs of living in damp and mouldy homes, which are a consequence of this industry failure”.
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19 November 2009 – 10:30 am
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Public Comment
The following draft Standard is available for you to comment on. The closing date for comment on this draft Standard is 5 February 2010.
DZ 4404, Land development and subdivision Read More »
12 November 2009 – 2:24 pm
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Health in context: Place, food and physical activity 11 Feb
Introduces present research projects in these related areas and draws on a mix of methodologies and frameworks.
Growth misconduct? (Can we do better on urban intensification? ) 16 Feb
Speakers and interactive sessions will explore the environmental and social challenges of urban intensification.
Agenda of course for the day.
Housing quality assessment for health and sustainability 17 Feb
Provides an understanding of the core concepts of housing quality (health, safety, and sustainability) and practical methods for measuring these attributes.
See attached flyer for more details and enrolment instructions.
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Was held Wednesday, 9 September at University of Otago House, Auckland with a Video link up to Wellington and Dunedin
This was an exploration of sustainable and regenerative design with reference to pre-contact Maori built environments. The goal to develop architectural and urban design strategies that are not energy or resource neutral but rather generative producers (of energy, ecological habitat, food, water) linked into the energy and resource flows of the surrounding environment. Read More »
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This seminar was held here at the University on Tuesday 18th August 2009 by Susan Friel and Sue Bidrose.
Where people live affects their health and chances of leading flourishing lives. Urban settlements are now the dominant mode of living. Addressing the urban environment, therefore, poses a major opportunity through which to have major positive impact on national and global health equity. Read More »
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Presenter: Professor Stephen Sheppard, Williams College, USA
Abstract
How can public policies address the tension between demands for private space, public open space, and the desire for cities that require the least amount of energy use for travel between home and workspace? What are the primary factors that determine the levels of urban land use? Can public policies be effective in governing these forces to alter the structure of our cities? How do social changes and forces such as growing economic opportunity for women, unauthorised or informal housing, or civil conflict and terrorism affect the structure and size of our cities? Read More »
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On Tuesday the 9th June 2009. Amanda Yates and John Gray presented an exploration of sustainable and regenerative design with reference to Maori spatial traditions.The goal was to develope architectural and urban design strategies that are not energy or resource neutral but rather generative producers linked into the energy and resource flows of the surrounding environment.
Wiki Walker from the Manukau City Council and Ngarimu Blair, a Trustee on the Ngati Whatua o Orakei Maori Trust Board gave their practice perspectives.
PDF Flyer
Wiki Walkers presentation PDF
Ngati-Whatua PDF
Suburban pocket Community PDF
