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"Cities across Aotearoa New Zealand are trying to solve a housing crisis, with
increasing residential density a key solution. But not everyone is happy about
the resulting loss of natural habitats and biodiversity.
Some homeowners in Dunedin, for example, are vehemently opposed to potential
higher-density development in their area. They fear the loss of nature and
increased use of concrete and other non-permeable surfaces it might entail.
One developer acknowledged the “juggling act” councils can face when trying to
balance the need for more homes with preserving natural environments.
The issue isn’t going away, given the national shortage of affordable housing
and the growing emphasis on increased density under the
National Policy
Statement on Housing and Urban Development.
However, we argue that incorporating nature within built environments is not
just possible, it’s essential."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
