Author Archives: qimby
Wynyard Quarter, Auckland Waterfront, NZ
The Wynyard Quarter’s Karanga Plaza and Silo Park have in a short time become two of Auckland’s most praised and loved public spaces. As Auckland vies for the lofty title of being the “Most Livable City in the World” by 2040, the redevelopment and … Continue reading
Hey, Bicycle Bill In 1971, while the anti-highway movement was gathering real pace, another watershed moment for bicycle and pedestrian transportation took place. Led by another Republican legislator Don Stathos, Governor McCall backed the passage of Oregon House Bill 1700, commonly … Continue reading
How Portland became America’s Bicycle Capital Pt.1
Portland’s reputation as the US’s bicycle capital is well publicized. The ‘how’ and the ‘why’ it became so is less well known. As you might expect, it’s not quite as simple as painting some bike lanes at the side of … Continue reading
The quality of the urban fabric directly impacts the quality of our daily lives. This blog finds nothing more unattractive in an urban landscape than a blank wall or building side. Facilitating pedestrian mobility is a priority for any city with … Continue reading
In February 2011, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake devastated Christchurch, New Zealand causing severe and widespread damage to the city center and suburbs. Hundreds of historic buildings, landmarks and streets were leveled. Large parts of the city center’s core business, … Continue reading
Sprawl Calgary
This blog in going to kick off with an examination of an archetypal Canadian sprawl city – Calgary Alberta. It will start by looking at the main development phases the city has undergone, the resulting urban morphology and their place … Continue reading
Jan Gehl says…
“A good city is like a good party…”
qimby 