The Centre for Sustainable Cities is an inter-disciplinary research centre dedicated to providing the research base for innovative solutions to the economic, social, environmental and cultural development of our urban centres.
The health and well-being of a significant proportion of our population is reliant on developing environments that take into account the connections between transport, design, energy, health and governance and other issues.
meet our researching members »Friday, 30 July, 12:30 -1:30pm
Railway West Wing Room 501 – Entrance through Railway Station, take Lift 3 to Level 5
Victoria University of Wellington, Pipitea Campus Read More
13th August, 2010 at 12-1pm (New Zealand Time)
Please see attached flyer for webinar link in procedures.
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.
Friday 23 July, 12.30pm-1.30pm
NIWA
41 Market Place
The Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
Professor Alistair Woodward is Head of the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland. He is interested in opportunities to re-shape urban transport systems to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency and improve health. The bicycle appears to have much in its favour, so with colleagues, he is carrying out research into the health risks and benefits of cycling, trends in cycling and reasons for the large changes that have occurred, the trip to work, and public attitudes towards the urban cyclist.
June 30th is the deadline for Walking Awards submissions.
We need nominations and all the supporting information in by end of Wednesday June 30th.
We want to know about and publicly acknowledge…
The New Zealand Best Practice Walking Facility
Top Commitment to Walking by a New Zealand Organisation
Best New Zealand Walking Promotion
Best New Zealand Small Walking Project
so check out the webpage and send in your nomination today.
The Golden Foot Walking Awards will be announced at the National Walking conference in early August, and are generously supported by
Greater Wellington Regional Council our Gold sponsor, and our Silver sponsors:
ViaStrada
Auckland City Council
Dunedin City Council
Christchurch City Counci
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
Friday, 23 July, 12:30-1:30pm
NIWA,
41 Market Place,
The Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
Professor Alistair Woodward is Head of the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland. He is interested in opportunities to re-shape urban transport systems to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency and improve health. The bicycle appears to have much in its favour, so with colleagues, he is carrying out research into the health risks and benefits of cycling, trends in cycling and reasons for the large changes that have occurred, the trip to work, and public attitudes towards the urban cyclist
Flyer
Managing urban growth in the current rapid urbanization process has become a key issue for land use policy in transformation China. This paper maps and assesses the performance of urban containment strategies in China, looking at the case of Beijing over a 19-year period (1990–2009). Read More
A seminar by Professor Sir Peter Gluckman
5.00 pm Wednesday 9 June 2010
Government Buildings, Lecture Theatre One, Victoria
University’s Pipitea Campus, Wellington
Podcast: Prof Alistair Woodward – Put me back on my bike (Quicktime movie, 93 MB)
Podcast: Prof Alistair Woodward – Put me back on my bike: questions (Quicktime movie, 47 MB)
A video podcast of the NZC4SC seminar held on the 27/05/10 is now available. Read More
Media Release: Select Committee rebalances Auckland’s spatial plan
The Select Committee reported back on the Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill today.
“EDS is delighted that the Select Committee has recommended a more balanced approach to Auckland’s spatial plan” said EDS Senior Policy Analyst Raewyn Peart today. Read More
Urban Environmental Pollution – UEP 2010
Overcoming Obstacles to Sustainability and Quality of Life
Boston, USA • June 20-23, 2010
View the program and register online now!
Register now to hear from leading experts on the latest developments and information about urban pollution problems and what measures can be taken to overcome obstacles to sustainability and life quality. The role of urban vegetation in storm water retention, pollution and temperature reduction, green roofs, re-surfacing buildings, reducing albedo, reducing asthma and other advances will be presented.
Wednesday 26 May, 1pm-2pm
Small Lecture Theatre
23A Mein St
Newtown
Professor Alistair Woodward is Head of the School of Population Health at the University of Auckland. He is interested in opportunities to re-shape urban transport systems to reduce pollution, increase energy efficiency and improve health. The bicycle appears to have much in its favour, so with colleagues, he is carrying out research into the health risks and benefits of cycling, trends in cycling and reasons for the large changes that have occurred, the trip to work, and public attitudes towards the urban cyclist.
Podcast: Susan Krumdieck – Transition Engineering
Associate Professor Susan Krumdieck is a member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Canterbury University.
Susan Krumdieck discusses transition engineering. Filmed during her speaking tour of New Zealand as the IET’s 2010 Prestige lecturer on the 21st of April 2010.
Environment Institute of Australia and NZ – NZ Conference
26-29 October – WELLINGTON
The title of the conference is “From Discovery to Delivery: Science, Policy, Leadership and Action”. These are the four elements which, together, are essential for sound environmental management.
Because 2010 is the International Year for Biodiversity, we expect that many of the conference papers and workshops will address this particular aspect of environmental management. Read More
