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'Dark tower' plan looms over kindy

Report: Waterfront development to generate $4.29bn

Redevelopment of Auckland's waterfront will generate $4.29bn in jobs and investment by 2040, a report says.

Infamous Chicago tower to be felled

A notorious residential tower in Chicago is to be demolished in January.

<i>Michael Barnett:</i> If Auckland's to be Super we need to look beyond rates

Disused Berlin power plant re-energised by model city exhibition

<i>Nicholas Stevens</i>: First the dream, then the bombshell

Failed canal property plan blamed on court ruling

One of the backers of the $100m Wairoa River Canal Project south of Auckland has blamed the Environment Court for rejecting it.

Urban design expert backs heritage win

Critics slate heritage award for 'facadism'

A heritage architecture award for the remnants of Auckland's Jean Batten Building has offended preservationists.

Some terrible obliteration

High rise ruffles feathers

Is Auckland's 'urban village' ideal straying off course?

How you see the restoration of a collection of century-old buildings on Auckland's downtown waterfront is a matter of perspective.

Designers Institute of NZ: Best Design Awards 2010

The Best Design Awards is a collection of creative excellence for designers and their clients. These are the four Purple Pin (Supreme Award) winners and this years Gold winners in Graphic, Product, Interactive and Spatial Design.

<i>Michael Downie:</i> Much to gain from efficient city lighting policy

Social housing issue splits candidates

Rotorua lakefront concept plan

<i>Planit Associates</i>: Get the CBD back up and running

Consultancy Planit Associates says the Christchurch earthquake requires a rethink in the way development and urban growth are managed.

<i>Hamish Keith</i>: After disaster comes opportunity

Hamish Keith is an arts and social commentator.