Architect, Urban Observer, Urban Bicyclist
Auckland, NZ
Joined March 2012
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Christina vanBohemen retweeted
"As reported by The Globe and Mail, residents spent a total of $181 million at curbside patios within 13 weeks of summer in 2021. If those spaces had remained dedicated to parking, only $3.7 million would have been reaped during the same time period."
Christina vanBohemen retweeted
New medical study connects motor vehicle emissions to dementia:
"Higher exposure to particulate matter in traffic-related air pollution is linked to an increased risk of dementia."
medicalnewstoday.com/article…
Hey @PanukuAKL - trip hazard on Daldy outside Williams Cafe. A number of loose boards on manhole cover.
Christina vanBohemen retweeted
Special voting still open until 12pm here at 198 Federal St, in the city centre 😎👍
Absolutely- Clive, Hastings etc. listen to Empire podcast for account of EIC horrors.
Christina vanBohemen retweeted
We’ve gone from “bike lanes are ruining the city” to “I should probably bike to work” in about 18 months. Bike lanes - physically present, well protected, visible - precipitated this change.
First conversation in the Urban Room- today’s discussion on housing #urbanroom #citytalks #betterhousing
Ban Private Helicopter Use in Residential Auckland - Sign the Petition! chng.it/2pwPD8Vd via @Change
Christina vanBohemen retweeted
Do u really want to know how your city could transform public transit virtually overnight to dramatically increase ridership? Making transit free MIGHT help but not likely if buses are stuck in car traffic. The answer is to change car lanes to bus-only lanes & increase frequency.
Same issue @AklTransport at Wellington /Hepburn intersection.
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Hey @AklTransport and @AklCouncil and @pippacoom - this a photo of the Union Street footpath between Wellington & Sale St. No lighting whatsoever. Please add to your to-do list.
Hey @AklTransport We could do with these here on Tāmaki Makaurau please!
Christina vanBohemen retweeted
The trade-off of urban living: smaller personal spaces (no backyards!) but excellent shared spaces. When we deliver on the promise, it's really great. Here, one of our newer parks in downtown Toronto. #WalkableCity
Interesting debate on density in Vancouver- relevant to Tāmaki Makaurau ( actually Urba centres in Aotearoa). Highlights need for 3D precinct plans to assess scale, suitability & allow for nuance.
Broadway plan comments by Arnie Wise, urban planner & former developer, along with an Amsterdam streetscape illustrating a high-density concept I'd prefer in places, rather than so many very high-density towers proposed in the plan, even at Arbutus Walk! gellersworldtravel.blogspot.…
Christina vanBohemen retweeted
This Week In Covid.
1. To the surprise of pretty much no sane person, another wave of Covid took hold this week. On the flip-side, the 5th (or is it 6th?) wave in two years served another dose of reality...
#TheWeekInCovid
Christina vanBohemen retweeted
Please retweet if you think the Govt should make dental part of the free public health system. Here's my analysis published today by the Herald: bit.ly/FreeDentalHerald
Christina vanBohemen retweeted
THIS IS NOT A BIKE. IT IS A TABLE & CHAIR!
In 🇧🇷, bikes are expensive due to 70% tax. The Outlaw Bike disguises itself as furniture (12% tax!) and is much cheaper. Now everybody can build their own affordable bike at home!
(by @BicyclingMag: youtube.com/watch?v=Q1KEdaBc…)