Category Archives: The Future

Neighbourhood planning

Posted on 21 April 2011 by EmmaT

And this is where good neighbourhood planning for preservation of amenity values comes in. There needs to be a strong public debate about what is good and worth preserving about local neighbourhoods, and what can be done to enhance them? … Continue reading →

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What could happen on St Alban’s Orion site now? Sustainable city living ideas from Adelaide

Posted on 2 April 2011 by EmmaT

Here’s some great news for anyone wanting to find out about options for sustainable city living. For about a decade I’ve been a supporting member of Urban Ecology Australia .. It’s an inspiring group of people who have managed to … Continue reading →

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What happens if the land my home is on is damaged?

Posted on 22 March 2011 by EmmaT

Home › Frequently Asked Questions › Damage and repairs What happens if the land my home is on is damaged? Standard cover is for the land under your home, the land within 8 metres of your home, and the land of the … Continue reading →

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Elevated Garden City – the idea

Posted on 18 March 2011 by EmmaT

http://www.elevatedgardencity.com/ The opportunity The earthquakes are an opportunity to create something special in Christchurch. Imagine a garden city where we took the Manhattan rooftop garden to whole new level. Given that most people in the CBD will not want to … Continue reading →

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ReImagine Christchurch

Posted on 4 March 2011 by EmmaT

After a major earthquake in September, 2010, and over 4,000 subsequent aftershocks, a second major quake, magnitude 6.3, struck Christchurch on February 22, 2011. This earthquake had a devastating effect on our city. The death toll numbers in the hundreds, … Continue reading →

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