Urban design

Oslo plans for quality human experiences in public spaces ~ Gehl Architect’s Public Space Public Life survey

Oslo plans for quality human experiences in public spaces ~ Gehl Architect’s Public Space Public Life survey

Oslo’s population is projected to grow by 30% over the next 15 years from its current 600,000 to around 800,000. With this growth comes development opportunities as well as some challenges. As Oslo grows its goals are to increase activity, urban life and safety perceptions and ultimately improve cultural activity and business returns.

Christchurch's Central Recovery Plan Liveable City Chapter ~ Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority(CERA)

Christchurch's Central Recovery Plan  Liveable City Chapter ~ Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority(CERA)

In 2014 CERA developed a draft residential chapter titled A Liveable City to add to the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan. The draft chapter proposed some changes to the Christchurch City Plan (the District Plan). Global Research was contracted to develop a questioning approach which efficiently and effectively measured stakeholders’ and citizens’ opinions on the draft chapter and to also complete the collation, synthesis, analysis and reporting on all received comments.