Favourite Places

We are pulling together a collection of your Favourite Places. Parks, sidewalks, waterfronts, civic centres or squares - they are all public spaces. Let us know which spaces get your vote as a Favourite Place.

Christchurch: The Garden City that needs more green space

Last year the Christchurch public voted on six new garden designs in the Central Business District. To find out more about these zones of tranquility read on.. Read more

Special Project Review: Creating Communities Project at Glen Innes

During 2013 we will be keeping on eye on Glen Innes. To find out why read on.. Read more

Wade Robertson’s presentation

Wade's talk about the Greening the Rubble trust is available on Youtube. Read more

The Colour of Our Community Project

Geography student Annie Van der Plas looks at a large hole in Ponsonby. Read more

Profiling our speakers at Placemaking 2012: Kobus Mentz

Kobus Mentz has 20 years experience in consultation. Primarily he plans to talk about the post-earthquake consultation work he carried out in Christchurch. Read more

Tairua’s new heritage trail

A new walking trail in Tairua allows a window into the area's history. Read more

Placemaking in Queensland: Dysart case study

The Queensland community of Dysart are having a direct say in the future of this small mining town. Paula Heelan from Isaac Regional Council (IRC) reports on the progress. Read more

Dysart

A new perspective on community placemaking: Whenua Takoha Reserve

The Whenua Takoha Reserve in Hastings is a triumph for the local community. Read more

Placemaking in Howick

The town square in Howick is the site of a busy weekend market. Recently the Howick Village Business Association upgraded the area, applying placemaking principles to the task. Melissa Clark reported this process in the May issue of
NZ Local Government. Read more

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