Faculty of Environment, Society and Design: Recent submissions
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Ecological stability: A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Diploma of Natural Resources at Lincoln College, University of Canterbury
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1983)Human life on earth is dependent upon the functioning of ecosystems. However man's impacts upon ecosystems are often disturbing and degradative. Planned impacts today can be so large that a 'trial and error' approach to ... -
When COVID-19 comes to town: Erfahrungen eines stillen Desasters in einer katastrophenerprobten Stadt
(Kassel University Press (KUP)Kassel, 2021-10-01)George Orwells The Lion and the Unicorn aus dem Jahr 1940 beginnt mit dem Satz „As I write, highly civilized human beings are flying overhead, trying to kill me” (Orwell, [1940] 2004, p. 11). Während ich diese Zeilen ... -
Practising change and changing practices: The ‘practicescape’ of utility cycling as modal ‘choice’ : A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Lincoln University
(Lincoln University, 2021)This thesis offers a critical consideration of theories of social practice, or ‘practice theory’, as a theoretical and analytical framework for the promotion of shifts to sustainable practices. From a practice perspective, ... -
The Natural and Built (Environments) Ecologies Act: Bringing the ‘hidden infrastructure’ to light
(Thomson Reuters on behalf of the Resource Management Law Association of New Zealand Inc., 2021-08-27)Over 200 years ago, the renowned scientist and naturalist Alexander von Humboldt drew attention to the effects of deforestation on soil erosion, sedimentation of waterways, and its disruptive effects on climate. Travelling ... -
Charting new ground: Between tactical urbanism and strategic spatial planning
(Taylor & Francis on behalf of the Royal Town Planning Institute, 2021-08-17)In this paper, we highlight some of the challenges associated with strategic spatial planning, including long-time frames, limited control, translation and implementation gaps. We then explore how tactical urbanism might, ...