The case for innovative use of railway land in the Auckland CBD Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city with an estimated population of 1,673,000 in 2023. According to Statistics NZ, the city is projected to reach two million residents by the early 2030s if not sooner. Within the city, the Central Business District (CBD) is growing at around 1.7% and currently provides around 110,000 jobs for nearly 20% of Auckland’s working population. The city centre has a growing reside

In this blog we discuss the necessity to prioritise, regulate, and share national infrastructure data. The UK Government National...

Growing tourism in small towns requires careful planning and new ideas. Here are five key things small towns can do to attract more...

There are lessons to be learnt from 1895 about how urban centers can integrate amusement parks so they become iconic features of a city ....

Sustainable energy integrated with public art installations

Huntly could be re-imagined and evolve into an attractive New Zealand tourist destination and place to live; The town has an advantageous location, good transport connections, and underutilised natural assets; A new strategy and investment for Huntly could focus on four big ideas including: (1) reconnecting Huntly (2) rebranding Huntly (3) connecting the waters and (4) embracing the river; Huntly’s transformation could provide an exciting future for the loca

Langkawi's moment of renewal Langkawi, nestled off the northwest coast of Malaysia, is the crown jewel of a 99-island archipelago in the Andaman Sea. With its lush landscapes, pristine beaches, vibrant retail scene and cultural richness, Langkawi has long captivated both local and international travellers. As a designated Duty-Free Zone since 1987 and a recognised UNESCO Global Geopark since 2007, the island has been steadily growing as a world-class tourism hotspot. Ye

A number of international cities have sought to use urban ‘street art’ as a distinct tourist attraction. In some cases the art emerged...

Waihi mine rehabilitation – exciting economic opportunities Plans for the rehabilitation and re-purposing of the ‘Martha’ gold mine located in Waihi, New Zealand are inevitably raised in the period leading up to the end of the operators licence. It was last broached around 2006 before Oceana Gold secured another license to operate the mine. ​ The prospect of the mine closing generates considerable public discussion about the possibilities for re-purposing the open cast

Cities around the world are increasingly considering digital/ICT solutions to enhance their efforts to address the environmental issues...

Singapore is frequently held up as a exemplar when it comes to its efforts to build a Smart City. It is helpful to consider what lessons...

There are a number of important considerations when planning, building and managing the integration of digital/ICT components into Smart...

A number of global cities are seeking to use emerging technology and digital/ICT as a means to build a smart city. This includes the...

A short discussion about the characteristics of a Smart city. There are different views about Smart cities but some common elements