Urban Design Toolkit

The Urban Design Toolkit provides a compendium of tools and techniques used by a number of different professions both in New Zealand and internationally.
It also offers a common vocabulary and description of tools that can enhance dialogue and be used at every stage of the urban design process. The tools are grouped into five areas:

• Research and Analysis Tools - for understanding the urban context
• Community Participation Tools - for encouraging community involvement and informing initiatives
• Raising Awareness Tools - for increasing understanding of urban design
• Planning and Design Tools - for describing intended design outcomes
• Implementation Tools - for establishing processes and organising people and resources

Each tool offers a detailed explanation of ‘what it is’, ‘what its useful for’ and ‘how is it done’. Additional references, examples and useful web links to local sites are also provided, where possible. Any feedback on the toolkit is welcome, fill in the online feedback form or email urban.design@mfe.govt.nz