Design and planning

Active friendly environments - useful information (SPARC)

Checklists and Audits One of the steps in planning the development of an Activity Friendly Environment or an aspect of one is the need to know what the current
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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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About Us

Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.

We want more people walking and enjoying public spaces be they young or old, fast or slow, whether walking, sitting, commuting, shopping, between appointments, or out on the streets for exercise, for leisure or for pleasure.

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