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
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
On Tuesday Evening 16th February 2010 we launched “Sizing up the City; Urban Form and Transport”. The book collects and expands on papers presented at the February 2009 Summer School. It includes the latest research and thinking on sustainable transport and our built environment as well as experiences from councils trying to create more sustainable cities.
“Sizing up the City” book order form
5% More Cyclists Save $200m
just one of the messages in the book was spelt out by local cyclists at the launch linking the book to the BikeWise Challenge “On your Bike” month of February.
from left to right: Andy Foster (WCC), Celia Wade-Brown (WCC),Jude Ball (Frocks on Bikes), Annette King (MP, Labour), Kevin Hague (MP, Greens)
Photo Kevin Hague at book Launch.
Photo Cyclists group
Link to Cycling Advocates Network CAN
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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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
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.
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.
When: Friday 6 November, 12.30-2pm
Where: Large Gallery, Turnbull House, 11 Bowen St, Wellington
Admission: By koha
Can we switch our transport system from burning fossil fuels to using electricity? If so, how quickly will it happen, and how much difference will it make to New Zealand’s oil dependence and to greenhouse gas emissions from transport?
The Sustainable Energy Forum (SEF) is holding a seminar in Wellington on Friday 6 November to talk about these issues. Speakers will discuss developments in electric vehicle technology, the opportunities and difficulties in marketing electric vehicles, infrastructure implications of electric transport, and the effect that widespread use of electric transport is likely to have on New Zealand’s electricity system. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.
If you’re interested in transport, vehicle technology, oil depletion, or climate change, you’ll find something of interest in this SEF Seminar.
NZTA Seminar
The application of Health Impact Assessments in transport planning and funding.
Rob Quigley and MartinWard will present the results of their recent research.
Date: Wednesday 21 October
Time: 12.30 -1.30pm
Venue: PSIS House, 20 Balance Street, Wellington
RSVP by Tuesday 20 October to rachel.evans@nzta.govt.nz
And a reminder that our seminar is on that evening.
Making the Right Turn, How policy, planning, investment, and behaviour will adapt with oil production and the climate
Dr Susan Krumdieck Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury. Director of Advanced Energy and Material Systems Lab (www.aemslab.org.nz) pioneering R&D in transitional technologies and systems for power, fuels and transport.and Dwayne Fletcher, Senior Policy Advisor (Strategic Development),Hutt City Council
5.30-7pm, Wednesday 21 October,
Old Govt House, Lecture Theatre 1,
Pipitea Campus
VUW Climate Change Research Institute and Wellington City Council
The Next Steps for Living with Climate Change
12 October 2009
1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
The Icon Room, National Museum Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington
This meeting provides four summaries of some of the latest developments in climate change science relevant to New Zealand and covers why this area is becoming increasingly serious. The following discussion, led by Chris Cameron from the Wellington City Council, will discuss the linkages between studies of the physical, environmental and socio-economic effects of climate change and the management of appropriate responses in local government and central government.
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The New Zealand Centre for Sustainable Cities
Making the Right Turn
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
5.30-7pm
Lecture Theatre 1 Old Government Buildings, Victoria University of
Wellington, Pipitea Campus, Stout Street, Wellington
Dr Susan Krumdieck – Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury. Director of Advanced Energy and Material Systems Lab (www.aemslab.org.nz) pioneering R&D in transitional technologies and systems for power, fuels and transport.
Paki Maaka, Urban Design Manager, HUTT CITY COUNCIL
How policy, planning, investment, and behaviour will adapt with oil production and the climate
on the Minstry of Transport’s Road Safety Strategy for the next ten years.
