Urban

How character and growth can exist side-by-side in Wellington’s inner suburbs

Wellingtonians have said they want us to be building up rather than out to accommodate our rising population. This means it’s time to change up our…

What does it mean to be urban Māori?

Today we launch a series on urban Māori identity. It features He Kākano Ahau, a podcast by Kahu Kutia (Ngāi Tūhoe), and Māori and the City,…

Planning for Growth - Resilient

A CBD apartment feels terrifying in an earthquake. But a house in the suburbs could be cut off by a landslide and isolated from vital services.…

Does regeneration help the poor or propel the rich?

"Land that was previously owned by the state that created affordable housing for low income people is being transformed into housing for the wealthy" - does…

Living in the Big House, an urban commune

22 people live in this urban commune. It’s called the Big House. ????