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Do our cities need rebalancing?
A healthy city is evolving; it is never stable and never a finished product. Its richness is embodied in its dynamism, and to an extent, an imbalance propels change and innovation and leads to better experiences. In this podcast episode, we explore how together we can rebalance the needs of people and the planet in our cities to create inclusive and sustainable places for people to thrive. Dr Michelle Dickinson speaks to Katja Lietz, General Manager Urban Planning and Design, Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities and Malcolm Smith, our Cities Leader in Australasia to uncover what rebalancing means, lessons learned, and the importance of technology and evidence for urban planning.
“We have the opportunity to undertake changes to the built environment that get us closer to the thriving communities we aspire to. ”
Katja Lietz General Manager Urban Planning and Design, Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities, Auckland
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Learn more about the work discussed in this episode
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Project
Northstowe
Northstowe is currently the largest stand-alone settlement progressing in the country and will set the benchmarks for other new towns for sustainability, deliverability and viability. Located to the north-west of Cambridge on a former airfield, it will provide up to 10,000 homes, as well as employment, retail, leisure and open space, including recreational facilities. Arup has worked on the Northstowe project since the late 1990s – from evaluating the site against other potential locations, to providing planning advice and promoting the scheme to regional bodies and local authorities.
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Project
Zuidasdok
Located close to Schiphol airport and Amsterdam’s city centre, Zuidasdok aims to create a connected urban district for residents, workers and commuters. Improved infrastructure solutions for cyclists, pedestrians and public transport offer a viable alternative to the car.