David Palmer

David Palmer

Ōtautahi, New Zealand
Jan
27
gloucester street from the north-west

Tactical Urbanism on Gloucester Street

In the summer of 2023/2024, a central-city street in Christchurch underwent a major transformation. The road surface was painted,
8 min read
Nov
11

Press release: Cranford Street clearway recommendation misses the mark

Council staff are formally recommending a clearway on Cranford Street, but we think they're wrong to do so.
2 min read
Nov
06
cranford street 2019

Cranford clearway proposal is a highway by stealth

Council will soon be deciding on whether to turn Cranford St into a "clearway" for car traffic. We took a look at another clearway and found it has turned into a four-lane highway blasting past residential houses.
6 min read
Oct
18
Have your say on public transport in Canterbury

Have your say on public transport in Canterbury

Environment Canterbury are currently asking for feedback on the Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) for 2025-35. The RPTP lays out
3 min read
Oct
07
Press Release: Fast-Track projects continue Christchurch's unsustainable urban sprawl.

Press Release: Fast-Track projects continue Christchurch's unsustainable urban sprawl.

Greater Ōtautahi believes that the projects announced by the government on Sunday under the Fast-Track Schedule show a lack of
2 min read