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<P>This section covers technical information to be used as reference material by engineers, architects and designers concerned with pedestrian facilities, and information about the existing walking environment including:<ul><li>Standards (including draft standards) related to pedestrian facilities</li><li>Specifications and design guides</li><li>

Wellington - our sense of place

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 11/08/2006 - 21:55
Building a future on what we treasure
Wellington - our sense of place - 538 kb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The Council is working to identify and enhance the qualities and characteristics that make Wellington special, including conservation of the city's built heritage.
Region (NZ): 
Wellington region
City/Town: 
Wellington
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
community design
heritage walks
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Urban design strategy (Wellington)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 11/08/2006 - 21:50
Urban design strategy (Wellington) - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The Council's Draft Strategic Plan (April 1993) identifies Urban Design as one of the most pressing issues facing Wellington.
Region (NZ): 
Wellington region
City/Town: 
Wellington
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
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strategy
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Urban development - urban design (Wellington)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 11/08/2006 - 21:41
Urban development - urban design (Wellington) - Web page
In accordance with the Council's Urban Design Strategy, Wellington urban design upgrades must address a number of key objectives, such as walkability and sense of place.
Region (NZ): 
Wellington region
City/Town: 
Wellington
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
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strategy
heritage walks
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Urban development - overview (Wellington)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 11/08/2006 - 21:23
Urban development - overview (Wellington) - Web page
In recent years Wellington has had relatively high population growth - an increase of 3,500 people each year since 2001.
Region (NZ): 
Wellington region
City/Town: 
Wellington
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
development
environment
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Pruning public trees (Wellington)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 11/08/2006 - 21:03
Pruning public trees (Wellington) - Web page
Council arborists plant and prune trees on road reserve and footpaths.
Author(s):
Wellington City Council
Publisher(s):
Wellington City Council<
Region (NZ): 
Wellington region
City/Town: 
Wellington
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
parks
maintenance
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Code of practice for working on the road (Wellington)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 11/08/2006 - 20:58
Code of practice for working on the road (Wellington) - 2.0 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The Council has produced a code of practice for those working on the road.
Region (NZ): 
Wellington region
City/Town: 
Wellington
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
safety engineering
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Roads and traffic - maintenance programmes (Wellington)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 11/08/2006 - 20:51
Roads and traffic - maintenance programmes (Wellington) - Web page
The Council aims to reduce the need for roading repairs by performing routine maintenance programmes throughout the city.
Region (NZ): 
Wellington region
City/Town: 
Wellington
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
roading
maintenance
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Roads and traffic - overview (Wellington)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 11/08/2006 - 20:47
Roads and traffic - overview (Wellington) - Web page
Outlines the range of roading services provided by council, along with roading statistics.
Author(s):
Wellington City Council
Publisher(s):
We
Region (NZ): 
Wellington region
City/Town: 
Wellington
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
statistical analysis
transport planning
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Pedestrians at traffic signals (Wanganui)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 11/08/2006 - 20:26
Wanganui District Council Community Link
Pedestrians at traffic signals (Wanganui) - Web page
Wanganui employs two types of pedestrian systems at traffic signal controlled intersections.
Region (NZ): 
Manawatu-Wanganui
City/Town: 
Wanganui
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
roading
signals
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Parks and reserves (Wanganui)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 11/08/2006 - 19:40
Parks and reserves (Wanganui) - Web page
Wanganui has a large number of parks and reserves which provide people with opportunities for passive recreation e.g. walking or picnicking, and active recreation e.g.
Region (NZ): 
Manawatu-Wanganui
City/Town: 
Wanganui
Topics: 
Design and planning
Recreation
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
recreational walking
outdoor access
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