Urban Planning stories
A slump in private development could let ministers add 9,400 state houses, easing a record waiting list and propping up builders.
Construction jobs and council investment could restart quickly, as Auckland submits 73 infrastructure projects for the Government’s stimulus list.
Remote work, home schooling and digital healthcare could outlast the pandemic, reshaping cities, travel and emissions for years to come.
Lockdown has forced Invercargill Central to push back its planned opening, complicating talks with Farmers and bank financing for the project.
COVID-19-driven revenue losses could force councils to cut infrastructure spending, hurting local economies and slowing recovery.
Auckland's housing crisis could deepen if the Drury project fails to deliver affordable homes despite NZD $2.4 billion in transport spending.
Youth, immigrants and urban Maori are most at risk as planners warn New Zealand must better reflect its diverse communities.
Approval of the Orbit plan could see Innisfil grow from 37,000 people to 150,000 while limiting sprawl and preserving farmland.
Contractors still need project-by-project details, with major transport work due to wind down within 18 months and risking industry capacity gaps.
Researchers say both plans favour congestion relief and global image over health equity, leaving outer suburbs short-changed.
The Waimakariri District Council’s red-zone recovery work has been recognised as best in the Commonwealth for helping rebuild earthquake-hit communities.
Crowds at New Year’s Eve and major events are prompting calls for hidden anti-ram barriers and bollards to secure open public spaces.
The honour also highlighted Beca colleagues and future talent, with two young engineers recognised and a diversity network making the finals.
With 2.5 billion more people heading for cities, planners are eyeing stacked mixed-use towers as a way to save space and build community.
Australia faces a 1 percent of GDP infrastructure gap as rapid city growth, labour shortages and slower productivity strain new projects.
Poor housing outcomes and pressure on infrastructure could deepen unless councils, central government and industry align on urban growth planning.
Auckland could gain valuable waterfront land and Northland secure a major jobs boost if the freight port is shifted, but the bill is likely to run to billions.
Questions over Auckland's airport rail spending have intensified as Aeromovel is pitched as a way to slash costs and delivery time dramatically.
Three-quarters of industry leaders want central and local government to overhaul how they work, amid warnings that infrastructure delivery is lagging.
A new report says devolving housing and transport could improve delivery, while central government keeps most tax revenue and oversight.
