Architect David Gibbs’ principles for creating connection through good urban design are simple. Wellington and Auckland are probably leading the charge and understand connectedness, through the development community and the councils. New Zealand has been embracing the concept of whakawhanaungatanga – or kinship – through urban design for some time. KEVIN STENT/STuff Dr Crystal Filep is the urban design manager at Wellington City Council, leading a team working on the Planning for Growth initiative. Wellington City Council urban design manager Dr Crystal Filep described growing up in suburban United States, as “quite isolating and lonely”.

Source: Stuff September 05, 2020 17:00 UTC