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The flaneur and sojourner - talk by Daniel Sauter

The flaneur and sojourner - their place in a liveable city

Walking is transport - and much more. Going on foot is recognised as a very healthy, social and sustainable activity. What does this mean for our policies and planning?

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Daniel’s presentation will take us on a little stroll through the world of perceptions, paradoxes and policies, looking especially at the social dimensions of walking and public space.

Town/City: 
Wellington
Venue: 
Wellington public library, 65 Victoria St
Contact person: 
Ellen Blake
Contact details: 
wellington@livingstreets.org.nz
Meeting type: 
Face to face
Organizer: 
ellen.blake
Region (NZ): 
Wellington region
Topics: 
Walkability
Free tags: 
active transport
sustainable
transport
urban planning
walk
place making
social dimension

The New Zealand Urban Design Protocol (MFE)

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 22/08/2006 - 21:39
The New Zealand Urban Design Protocol (MFE) - Web page
Web page. Introduces the New Zealand Urban Design Protocol which has been prepared by the Ministry for the Environment in conjunction with an Urban Design Advisory Group. The Protocol is a key part of the Government's Sustainable Development Programme of Action and the Urban Affairs Portfolio.
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Ministry for the Environment
Free tags: 
sustainable
environment
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The forgotten transport modes

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 15/08/2006 - 20:42
Planning for the future
The forgotten transport modes - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
New Zealand transport practitioners seem to underestimate the potential of the transport modes walking, cycling and public transport and focus mainly on the private motor vehicle.
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Design and planning
Free tags: 
sustainable
motor myth
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--2.08 Urban design and transport - NZ papers
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City form and design (Waitakere)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 11/08/2006 - 00:39
City form and design (Waitakere) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
This document outlines the growth pressures affecting the City, and Council’s approach to achieving a sustainable city form and design.
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
City/Town: 
Waitakere
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
sustainable
community design
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--2.15 Auckland
-2 Design

Sustainable transport (North Shore)

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 06/08/2006 - 21:28
Home_Show_Transport_Check_sheet_52KB.pdf - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
A brochure outlining things you can do to save money on travel and energy consumption.
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
City/Town: 
North Shore
Topics: 
Marketing
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
sustainable
passenger transport
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--4.15 Auckland
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Sustainable School Travel Symposium (Auckland)

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 24/07/2006 - 22:40
February 2006
Sustainable School Travel Symposium (Auckland) - Web page
Lists and links to powerpoint presentations and pdf files of research papers from the symposium.
Author(s):
Auckland Regional
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
Topics: 
Activities
Free tags: 
sustainable
conferences
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Towards More Sustainable Transportation

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 13/06/2006 - 23:44
Lessons Learned from a Teaching Experiment
Abstract & order info - Towards More Sustainable Transportation - Web page
This paper is about a course offered in Engineering and Planning Schools, which promotes developers to plan for pedestrians
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
Topics: 
Activities
Free tags: 
sustainable
development
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Sustainable Transport Coalition walking policy statement (WA)

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 13/06/2006 - 23:30
MS Word - Sustainable Transport Coalition Walking Policy Statement - Document - MS Word - MS Word
A policy statement for the Sustainable Transport Coalition of Western Australia
Country (exc. NZ): 
Overseas (other)
Australia
Topics: 
Policy
Free tags: 
sustainable
transport
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--1.50 Australian policy and strategy papers

Sustainable Wellington resource index

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 28/03/2006 - 23:00
Resources - Sustainable Wellington - Web page
A possible format example for the walking resources database
Author(s):
Wellington City Council
Publisher(s):
Wellington City Council
Region (NZ): 
Wellington region
City/Town: 
Wellington
Topics: 
Activities
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
map
sustainable
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