-2 Design

<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>

Active friendly environments research (SPARC)

Activity Friendly Environments - provides a bibliography of some key research resources.
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Pedestrian network planning and facilities design guide (LTNZ)

Web page. Consultation has closed. These documents were provided during consultation and are kept here for reference.
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Urban settings and opportunities for healthy lifestyles (US)

Urban settings play a major role in facilitating and enabling healthy lifestyle choices.
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The value of urban design (MfE)

The economic, environmental and social benefits of urban design PDF document.
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The New Zealand Urban Design Protocol (MFE)

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.
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Harbourside Development Plan 2005 (Oamaru)

A plan showing proposed roading changes, walkway links, landscaping etc in the development of Oamaru's harbour area.
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Engineering code of practice (Waimakariri)

Introduces the Engineering Code of Practice with links to downloadable files of the document.
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Waimakariri District Council
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Waimaka
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Active signs trial report (Timaru, Invercargill)

Trial signs were erected in eleven different situations in Timaru and Invercargill for twelve months.
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Caroline Bay development plan - pedestrian circulation (Timaru)

The Piazza Promenade primarily links the piazza platform and the beach - the city and the sea. This element of the design provides direct access for pedestrians to the beach from the town centre.
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