Designing walkable future neighbourhoods: Considering diversity
Patricia Austin; Jacquelyn Collins; Kate Scanlen; Polly Smith
Abstract – Tuhinga Whakarāpopoto
Research about walkable neighbourhoods is commonly based on the notion of an adult able-bodied walker. However, people have different physical, social, cultural, emotional, and financial abilities and resources to navigate the neighbourhood landscape. This diversity should be recognised at design and planning stages, along with the recognition that the resident population of a neighbourhood is not static. This paper looks at the needs of children, older people, and people with a disability when creating more liveable and accessible neighbourhoods. It examines the commonalities and contradictions between different individuals in order to resolve them.
Other reports associated with this research
Haarhoff, E., Allen, N., Austin, P., Beattie, L. & Boarin, P. (2019). Living at density in Hobsonville Point, Auckland: Resident perceptions. Working Paper 19-01 for Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities Urban Wellbeing: Shaping Places: Future Neighbourhoods, 75pgs. Auckland: BBHTC.r Homes, Towns and Cities Urban Wellbeing: Shaping Places: Future Neighbourhoods, 75pgs. Auckland: BBHTC.
Articles associated with this research – Karere Tūhono
News: Designing walkable neighbourhoods
18 October 2019: Having a neighbourhood where the residents are free to walk has wide-ranging benefits for the community and the individual – from the health benefits of physical activity; reducing the use of cars, which can contribute to reducing both noise and environmental pollution; enhancing stronger social connections, as a result of pedestrian encounters; to reducing social exclusion by enabling neighbourhood access for those without private transport. >> Read More
Keywords – Kupu Hāngai
urban development, urban design, neighbourhoods, 15 minute neighbourhood, neighbourhood walkability, neighbourhood satisfaction, community engagement
Fields of Research – Āpure Rangahau
Urban Development; Urban Planning
Date – Te Wā Whakarewa
2019-09
Type – Te Auaha
Report
Collections – Kohinga Kaupapa
- Te Tai Tokerau / Northern Aoteoroa New Zealand
- Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland
- Hauraki-Waikato / North Western North Island
- Waiariki (Tauranga, Whakatāne, Rotorua, Taupo)
- Te Tai Hauāuru / Western North Island
- Ikaroa-Rawhiti / East Coast and Pōneke / Wellington
- Te Waipounamu / South Island
- Ngā Kāinga Ora / Urban Wellbeing
- Hapori / Community
- Mana Tangata / Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Whare Hoahoa / Urban Design
Citation – Kupu Hautoa
Austin, P., Collins, J., Scanlen, K. & Smith, P. (2019). Designing walkable future neighbourhoods: Considering diversity. Working Paper 19-03 for Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities Urban Wellbeing: Shaping Places: Future Neighbourhoods, 75pgs. Auckland: BBHTC.
