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edited by David Batchelor, Bill McKay.
Introduction / David Batchelor and Bill McKay -- Urban Aotearoa: a short history to 2000 / Ben Schrader -- Housing and economics / Shamubeel Eaqub and Selena Eaqub -- From the Måaori to the transcolonised city / Anthony Håoete -- Pacific urbanism within a diverse moana / Lama Tone -- Cities and climate change / Jane Higgins and Paul Dalziel -- New Zealand transport and infrastructure / John Tookey -- Urban design in New Zealand / Morten Gjerde -- Public spaces and heritage / David Batchelor -- Afterword / David Batchelor and Bill McKay.
'Despite our agrarian mythology, Aotearoa New Zealand is overwhelmingly a country of urban dwellers.' Urban Aotearoa: The Future for Our Cities takes a critical look at the evolution of New Zealand's cities. Moving past the country's rural image, the book addresses the realities of its urban majority, questioning suburban spread and exploring options for smarter living. A range of contributors provide insights that span housing trends, Ma?ori urban development, Pacific design, climate action and more. This BWB Text is a straightforward look at how cities work and how they can change for every New Zealander interested in the future of our urban spaces.