We advocate for more neighbours, better active transport, and better public transport in Ōtautahi Christchurch.https://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3m37lamoeas2rWe’re proud to announce that Sinéad Gill from The Press will be joining @StuartBDonovan and Mark Gregory for our panel discussion on a City of 1.5 Million on October 20 — next Monday! We are sold out, however a recording will be available soon after the event.15 Oct 2025 06:06 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m37lamoeas2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3m2lcfvyyjc2mWe’re proud to announce that Mark Gregory, Chartered Transport Planning Professional and chair of the Transportation Group, will be joining @StuartBDonovan for our panel discussion on a City of 1.5 Million on October 20. Tickets are nearly sold out, grab one below 👇07 Oct 2025 04:35 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2lcfvyyjc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lyu3uk53sk2wGreater Ōtautahi is proud to welcome urban economist Stuart Donovan for a special event, A City of 1.5 Million? Join us for an insightful event exploring why Christchurch needs to think bigger—and the benefits that come when we do. More information and booking link below 🧵🔗15 Sep 2025 05:41 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyu3uk53sk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lwdugcf3js24New post by Greater Ōtautahi: Want Light Rail? Think MDRS. Councillors are currently deciding where medium density zoning will be implemented across Christchurch. However, their approach will actively risk mass rapid transit being constructed at all. Have a read below 👇14 Aug 2025 07:55 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwdugcf3js24https://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3ltuno6maps2uKeen for some kai and kōrero about all things urbanism? Come along to Greater Ōtautahi's July social hui 🏡 ⏰ Thursday 17th July, 6:00pm 📍Little High Everyone is welcome— we hope to see you for some great chats 🫶🏻13 Jul 2025 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltuno6maps2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lqw4ralihc23And to cap off a great day, The Spinoff did a piece on us and our mahi! [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Jun 2025 05:41 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqw4ralihc23https://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lqw4l4eolc2gHUGE news today: Chris Bishop has made his decision on the council's Plan Change 14, and it's a massive win for the city. 🎉 🥳 Here’s what was approved and disapproved🧵👇06 Jun 2025 05:38 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqw4l4eolc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lpt4sxi2cc27Reminder — on tomorrow! Weather is looking conducive for a meeting of the City's greatest urban ponderers, full of reckons to share (that includes you, dear Bluesky user) [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 May 2025 07:39 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpt4sxi2cc27https://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lpnwdya7yk26New article: Townhouses! Where will the kids go? 🏘️👩‍👩‍👧🌳 "Sometimes townhouses are presented as replacing housing that traditional families would otherwise have lived in — though is this actually the case?" Have a read, linked below 👇21 May 2025 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpnwdya7yk26https://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lpkzcj5ay22iKeen for some kōrero and kawhe about all things urbanism and Ōtautahi? We're back at Foundation cafe for May's social hui! 🫡 Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there for an amazing time! 📍 Foundation cafe, Tūranga 🕛 Saturday, 24th May, 12pm20 May 2025 02:15 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpkzcj5ay22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lp4fhkw3sc2bWe are glad to see that Minister Bishop has declined the Council's request for yet another extension on rules that would have allowed more homes to be built in areas where people want to live — delaying this would have been another attempt to kick the can down the road. 🧵14 May 2025 06:42 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp4fhkw3sc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lonmchy3vk2cMotu Move readers have a hidden feature! The QR code reader at the bottom could be used for event tickets. Imagine scanning your Warriors game ticket to get a free bus ride to Te Kaha! Integrating public transport like this will be critical for making Te Kaha a success.08 May 2025 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lonmchy3vk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lokzq232zk25Christchurch has a rich history of trams on our streets. It used to be how people got around the city quickly; now it's a tourist attraction. But what if we had a modern tram system like Amsterdam or Melbourne? Check out this video from #NotJustBikes all about trams youtu.be/bNTg9EX7MLw07 May 2025 08:57 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lokzq232zk25https://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lnewx36yuc26For those coming to our social hui, we’re at the back left corner of Boom Boom Chicken22 Apr 2025 05:26 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnewx36yuc26https://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lncrg5sprc2xTonight's your last chance to have your say on the Moorhouse Avenue pedestrian safety improvements! These changes will make some intersections along Moorhouse significantly nicer by foot, so make sure you make a submission. https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/safetyonmoorhouse21 Apr 2025 08:42 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lncrg5sprc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3ln4yo5kj2k2bLove seeing progress on a denser, livelier city! This proposed building’s weird shape is caused by recession planes (rules forcing upper floors to step back). Are they beneficial, or do they lead to less functional and less aesthetically pleasing buildings? [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Apr 2025 01:35 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ln4yo5kj2k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3ln4o35tkkk2bKeen for some kōrero and kai about all things urbanism? We're back at Little High Eatery this April for this month's social hui! 📍 Little High Eatery (indoors dining area— we'll post our table on our socials!) 🕠 Tuesday, 22nd April, 5:30pm18 Apr 2025 22:26 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ln4o35tkkk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3llcmrlflpc24Ōtautahi people! The City Council wants *your* feedback on their draft annual plan. We've put together a handy dandy submission guide to give you some ideas on what to say. Submissions close TOMORROW EVENING so get in quick! http://docs.google.com/document/d/1dtK3EjPEgD_CbHs5FbeDohcx9yK05oYP9IG1nZ-irEY/edit?usp=sharing&ref=greaterotautahi.bsky.social http://docs.google.com/document/d/1dtK3EjPEgD_CbHs5FbeDohcx9yK05oYP9IG1nZ-irEY/edit?usp=sharing&ref=greaterotautahi.nz26 Mar 2025 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3llcmrlflpc24https://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3ljjwfxum6k2mGreater Ōtautahi member Harrison McEvoy is back at it with another Local Politics 101 article! This time, he explains the machinery of Christchurch's local government—what organisation does what. Specifically, the unsung heroes of locals: Community Boards! Have a read 👇 https://substack.com/home/post/p-15827559904 Mar 2025 07:19 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljjwfxum6k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lj6zg6bldk2cThere's been some controversy about this design and its cost blow out! Our thoughts, and link to The Press article detailing it below 👇🧵 [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Feb 2025 23:13 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj6zg6bldk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lj5f4h7c3c25Greater Ōtautahi member Harrison McEvoy wrote another excellent Substack article, giving an accurate and informative overview of the current Council and political dynamics. As we’re heading towards a local government election this year, it’s worth a read! Link below 👇27 Feb 2025 07:37 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj5f4h7c3c25https://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lj2efsqqf22uGood news! Earlier today Council agreed to press on with upgrades to Antigua Street, including adding a cycleway. It makes sense to upgrade the transport network around Parakiore now, ready for the estimated 10k people who will be using it every day when it opens.26 Feb 2025 02:47 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj2efsqqf22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lixzr27f5k2eThe Press had an excellent article today on the Wharenui Sports Centre in Riccarton—once on the brink of closure, it has seen a 400% increase in attendance and an overall profit. This provides a perfect example of economies of scale thanks to density! 🧵 https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360585138/how-suburban-pool-complex-facing-closure-turning-its-fortunes-around25 Feb 2025 04:31 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lixzr27f5k2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3li6hf6zlwk2bReminder that this is TONIGHT! [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Feb 2025 00:26 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3li6hf6zlwk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/greater-otautahi.bsky.social/post/3lhwvfbkvvc2cŌtautahi whanau! Keen for some kai and kōrero about all things urbanism? Come along to Greater Ōtautahi's February social hui 🏡 ⏰ Saturday 15th February, 5:30pm 📍Little High (Courtyard) Everyone is welcome— we hope to see you for some great chats 🫶🏻12 Feb 2025 00:15 +0000at://did:plc:rdeg3pqjwtlufwimcga3rei4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhwvfbkvvc2c