This event sold out, but we have had some cancellations so there are a couple more tickets available!

Auckland’s population is growing at an exponential rate, house prices are at an all time high, and congestion is an ongoing concern. How is Auckland going to make sure there is enough homes for people, while keeping the roads flowing and protecting the valuable green spaces in our city? The site is changing at Unitec, it’s an exciting time as Auckland responds to a developing future. Protecting heritage, mixed density housing, responding to differing cultural needs, cars vs bikes, catering to the needs of our youth and elders, rent or own?

You are warmly invited to this free event to hear some of the brightest minds in the city talk about their thoughts on what a future Auckland could or should look like, and how this might be applied in practice.

This will also be the first time the public are invited to see the newly built student hub for Unitec, Te Puna. We want to celebrate the space with you as an example of how built environment impacts on living experience. Seating will be limited, so get in quick.

Light refreshments will be available on arrival.

Presenter list

Tony van Raat // Chair of the Auckland Branch of the NZIA, NZ Commissioner for the Venice Architecture Biennale 2014/2016 // on "Alternative Social Housing"

Rachel De Lambert // landscape architect // Auckland needs density – being bolder in the face of change

Tim Gummer // designer // "Cohousing - Right here, Right Now"

Verney Ryan // co-leader, Beacon Pathway // 'assessing medium density and neighbourhoods'

Frith Walker // Manager Placemaking // All the Park’s a Stage (what theatre has taught me about placemaking) // www.panuku.co.nz

Justin Kean // Assett Management Director, WLC // Unitec and Wairaka – The Secret Source

Mark Fraser // General Manager Precinct Renewal, HLC // "Auckland's surprising about face on density - housing typology and density changes this market cycle"

Greer Rasmussen // about Women and Cities

Tim Robinson // Principal Architect, JASMAX // "CODs, TODs & TOCs"

Andre de Graaf // Director - Isthmus // Small house - Great city?

Venue details:
Te Puna – Unitec Institute of Technology
Location: Building 180, Entry 4, Carrington Road, Mt Albert, Auckland
Doors Open 6.30pm
Presentations start 7.00pm