WHY A BIKE-FRIENDLY CITY IS A MORE LIVEABLE CITY

摘要

Cities across New Zealand are in the midst of unprecedented population booms. While the heart of our big cities are becoming more vibrant than ever, the car-dependent model of urban development - which has led to our sprawling metropolises - is under increasing strain as more vehicles squeeze onto congested roads and the outer suburbs become increasingly distant from the centre. Having recently returned from a three-week Planning a Cycling City study tour hosted by the University of Amsterdam, Becasenior landscape architect Emily Cambridge shares some of her views on the strengths of Dutch cycling culture in relation to spatial and planning influences. She explores liveability in the context of Amsterdam and reflects on some of the key lessons from her experiences, which could help to make our own cities in New Zealand more liveable.