Placemaking NZ: Forum 2010

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Placemaking New Zealand is holding its 2nd annual forum. The 1/2 day forum will focus on placemaking from a New Zealand perspective and is open to all those working in urban design, infrastructure & community development throughout New Zealand.

Placemaking is fast becoming the preferred model for urban design and community development. Essentially, placemaking is about creating public spaces which make people feel at home. For public spaces such as parks and town squares to be successful, they must suit the local community. Placemaking provides the model for that to happen.

The Forum follows on from Forum 2009, which featured international speaker Jonathan Smales from Beyond Green UK. The theme for Forum 2010 is 'Placemaking in NZ: The Way Forward', and the keynote speakers are:

- Tom Beard - Urban Designer, Wellington City Council.
Tom Beard is an urban designer at Wellington City Council, and has been writing about urban life, sustainability and architecture for many years. He is currently working on several public space and research projects, and has recently given presentations on public art, walkability, mapping and the flâneur. Tom's presentation will examine the difference between place and space, and look at contrasting ways in which places can be made, and not just by designers.

- Kylie Hawker - General Manager, TownCentre Taupo; & Gareth Green - Group Manager Environmental Services, Taupo District Council.
Kylie is the full time General Manager for Towncentre Taupo Inc, which represents the interests of 550 businesses in the CBD. Gareth is the Group Manager of Environmental Services for the Taupo District Council, responsible for all planning, design and regulatory functions in the Taupo District. He has a strong interest in urban design, particularly as it relates to regional and local CBDs.
Kylie and Gareth will discuss the dynamic partnership approach to both Taupo’s town centre management and their current revitalisation project. The presentation will include community driven planning initiatives, organisational partnerships and joint initiatives.

The Forum will also see the launch of the Placemaking NZ website, which features tools and resources for those new to placemaking. The Forum will also feature discussions on a range of topics including community engagement and the creation of national placemaking awards.

Placemaking is important for a range of industries in New Zealand, and we encourage anyone who has an interest in planning, architecture, design, sustainability or economic development to join us.

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