Saturday, August 6, 2011
Auckland Waterfront Fantastic
I went down to the Waterfront this morning for an opening celebration. There was a Maori Pouwhiri at sunrise. Waka. Classic boats lined the wharves. And so did the people. The public spaces and places down here are a revelation. Auckland has done itself proud. Go there. Walk around. And enjoy....
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Saturday, August 6, 2011
Auckland Waterfront Fantastic
I went down to the Waterfront this morning for an opening celebration. There was a Maori Pouwhiri at sunrise. Waka. Classic boats lined the wharves. And so did the people. The public spaces and places down here are a revelation. Auckland has done itself proud. Go there. Walk around. And enjoy....
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Great to see you there Joel. Doesen't it look fantastic!!
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August 6, 2011 at 11:34 AM
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I went down there this morning
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August 6, 2011 at 4:36 PM
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...and really do think it is a great space. I really think we (Auckland) get it now and the benchmark for Auckland urban design has been raised significantly. I look forward to more of this.
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August 6, 2011 at 4:39 PM
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An incredibly popular event... The viewing gantry was a great idea to get an overview. Great swale type stormwater plantings, interesting use of pallets as exterior building materials... Will be interesting to see the 5 star sustainable ASB building in 2013.
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August 8, 2011 at 12:13 PM
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Great to see you there Joel. Doesen't it look fantastic!!
I went down there this morning
...and really do think it is a great space. I really think we (Auckland) get it now and the benchmark for Auckland urban design has been raised significantly. I look forward to more of this.
An incredibly popular event... The viewing gantry was a great idea to get an overview. Great swale type stormwater plantings, interesting use of pallets as exterior building materials... Will be interesting to see the 5 star sustainable ASB building in 2013.
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