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  - Increasing Residential Densities (PDF 350.95 KB)
    Published January 2001
    This article looks at increasing densities in existing residential areas, such as multi-unit development, as a common feature of a changing cityscape. The article looks at various urban consolidati...
  - Issues in Medium Density Housing (PDF 314.75 KB)
    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - January 2001
    This article discusses the issue of medium density housing within the context of Ambrico Place, which was the first major medium density housing initiative in Waitakere City. The article reviews th...
  - Medium Density Housing Out West (PDF 177.79 KB)
    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - December 1999
    This paper explores the background to the growth in medium density housing in Waitakere City since 1992. The paper traces the development of policy which eventually led to successful medium density...
  - People Speak to the Design Community (PDF 167.80 KB)
    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - March 1996
    This article describes how Palmerston North adopted a novel method of addressing the infill housing issue. The discussion highlights some of the benefits which resulted for the residential design w...
  - RESCODE: Victoria's New Residential Planning Tool; Planning and Good Design Nirvana or Just More of the Same, and Bound for the Same Grave? (PDF 302.60 KB)
    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - July 2002
    This workshop discusses the recent attempt in Victoria by the Ministry of Planning to create good residential design. This process, now incorporated into all 78 state planning schemes has been rena...
  - Residential Activity in the Industrial Zone (PDF 0.70 MB)
    Published by New Zealand Planning Institute - March 2004
    The huge demand for student accommodation in central Dunedin has led to increased pressure on the current zoning framework, because residential activity is encroaching on the industrial zone. This ...
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