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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>

Regional Policy Statement: Implementing Smart Growth (Bay of Plenty)

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 28/07/2006 - 01:26
Live, work and play
smartgrowth_live_work_play.pdf - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
A factsheet outlining Live, work and play including the concept of walkable neighbourhoods - good neighbourhood design with everything close by.
Region (NZ): 
Northland
Bay of Plenty
Topics: 
Design and planning
Free tags: 
urban design
smart growth
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Development of a reliable measure of walking within and outside the local neighborhood: RESIDEs neig

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 27/07/2006 - 01:00
Abstract - Development of a reliable measure of walking etc - Web page
The Residential Environment project (RESIDE) is a longitudinal study evaluating the impact of a new residential design code on walking. The aim to develop a reliable measure of walking – undertaken within and outside the neighborhood – and overall physical activity.
Country (exc. NZ): 
Australia
Topics: 
Walkability
Free tags: 
assessment
trends in physical activity
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Auckland Waterfront Vision Principles

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 24/07/2006 - 23:07
Auckland Waterfront Vision Principles - Web page
The principles give a long-term guiding framework that will direct how the area is managed, developed and protected in the future.
Author(s):
Auckland Regional Council<
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
streetscape
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Panmure's Future

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 24/07/2006 - 01:47
What Panmure wants and what we'll do about it.
Panmure's Future - Web page
Includes community views on walking and cycling and what Auckland City Council aims to do about it.
Author(s):
Auckland City Council
Publisher(s):
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
City/Town: 
Auckland
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
community
urban planning
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Pedestrian orientation signage network - Auckland CBD

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 23/07/2006 - 22:46
Projects
Pedestrian orientation signage network - CBD - Web page
A pedestrian focused signage system has recently been developed to provide a sense of familiarity and orientation for both local users and visitors to the Auckland CBD.
Author(s):
Auckland City Counc
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
City/Town: 
Auckland
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
streetscape
signage
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Footpath Renewal Programme (Auckland CC)

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 23/07/2006 - 21:55
Footpath Renewal Programme - Web page
Auckland City owns 2,214 km of footpaths across the city, many of which are in a poor condition. Accelerated deterioration has been caused by a combination of poor reinstatement by utility operators and building developers, tree roots and vehicles parking on the footpath.
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
City/Town: 
Auckland
Topics: 
Design and planning
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
footpaths
streetscape
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