Design and planning

Physical activity and built environment in NZ

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 02:14
What's the evidence?
Physical activity and built environment in NZ - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Physical activity, walking, and transport-related physical activity will all be examined in relation to urban form.
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Design and planning
Free tags: 
physical activity
health
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Pedestrian audit of public transport nodes - a practical approach

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 02:04
Pedestrian audit of public transport nodes - a practical approach - Presentation - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
The Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) wants to increase the numbers of people walking in the Wellington region, especially for short trips.
Region (NZ): 
Wellington region
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
audit
urban design
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Talking the Walk in Urban Areas

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 01:24
Planning and managing our cities better, to accommodate for the needs of walkers
Talking the Walk in Urban Areas - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Presentation to NZ Walking Conference, Christchurch, Nov 2006
Author(s):
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Design and planning
Free tags: 
urban design
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Introducing professionals to planning and design for walking

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 01:17
Introducing professionals to planning and design for walking - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
One of the key tasks for improving local environments for walking is to improve the knowledge and skills of our professional practioners (engineers, planners, etc) in this area.
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Design and planning
Free tags: 
engineering
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Walking - it's not rocket science

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 01:10
Walking - it's not rocket science - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Description of a trial pedestrian crosssing safety lighting system in Hereford St, Christchurch.
Author(s):
Unknown
Region (NZ): 
Canterbury
Topics: 
Design and planning
Safety
Free tags: 
safety engineering
safety products
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--2.96 Commercial products

Reclaiming Auckland's streets for pedestrians

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 08/01/2007 - 01:05
Reclaiming Auckland's streets for pedestrians - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Abstract only - Presentation to NZ Walking Conference, Christchurch, Nov 2006
Author(s):
Rachel Eaton,Catherin
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
City/Town: 
Auckland
Topics: 
Design and planning
Safety
Policy
Institution: 
Local government
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safety
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--1.31 Auckland local council

New Zealand pedestrian planning and design guidelines

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 07/01/2007 - 22:07
New Zealand pedestrian planning and design guidelines - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Presentation to NZ Walking Conference, Christchurch, Nov 2006
Author(s):
Tim Hughes
Region (NZ): 
National level
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Land Transport NZ / LTSA
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plan
guidelines
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