For our Christchurch and Auckland members UDF warmly invites you to join us for this exclusive opportunity to hear Salvador Rueda speak about the future of urban design and the transformative power of Superblocks.
Salvador Rueda is one of the world’s most significant urban placemakers. His work has focused on different aspects of the urban environment from an integrated perspective. He has been coordinator of renovation and revitalisation programmes in the Ciutat Vella (Old City) district of Barcelona, and since 2000 has been director of the Urban Ecology Agency of Barcelona, which has worked on a number of projects aimed at reorienting cities towards a more sustainable model. Salvador Rueda has a rich history as the coordinator of renovation and revitalization programs in the Ciutat Vella (Old City) district of Barcelona. His groundbreaking contribution lies in the invention of Barcelona’s Superblocks, an urban design concept that transforms street space traditionally reserved for motor vehicles into dynamic, multi-functional zones for walking, cycling, play, and more, by managing vehicle access.
11th of March 2024 – UDF Christchurch in collaboration with Te Putahi and hosted by the Transport Group
Superblocks: An urban revolution with Salvador Rueda
Join us for this exclusive opportunity to hear Salvador Rueda speak about the future of urban design and the transformative power of Superblocks for Ōtautahi | Christchurch. This event is a session aimed at built environment practitioners. Non-UDF members working in built environment professions are welcome to attend at a nominal cost.
Free for UDF members, $10 for non-members.
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14th of March 2024 – UDF Auckland in conjunction with Eke Panuku
How urban designers can make space for urban ecology to transform city life.
We all want a more enjoyable city to live in – a city that supports biodiversity, more sustainable and healthy ways of living, greater social connection and life in public spaces for all people. In this talk, leading urbanist Salvador Rueda shares the concept of ‘Superblocks’ – a simple but revolutionary tool Barcelona is adopting to transform city life. Join us to hear from the originator of this dynamic approach to improving cities and consider how it might be applicable in New Zealand.
Limited seats are available, free for UDF members, $10 for non-members.
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