The revival of urban waterways and the potential they have to reshape communities is a global issue that deals with the fabric of human interaction and nature. For nearly all communities across New Zealand, the local ...

New Zealand has an ageing population whose dwelling options for retirement are largely inappropriate. Retirement homes and villages are increasing throughout the country yet these often cause a decline in functional ability. ...

In New Zealand pedestrian infrastructure is not a robust area of transport planning. As a funding class it receives minimal monetary allocation. This thesis argues design interventions in the pedestrian environment need ...