Urban Design, Planning and Landscape

We create resilient, regenerative and equitable urban environments that support a sustainable and healthy life for people and nature.  We do this by designing and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships between people, place and planet. 

We are dedicated to creating a better way of living - focussing on sustainability and climate change adaptation.  We are small and agile, offering a collaborative and holistic service to clients, working with industry leaders, research facilities and consultants to provide efficient and sustainable project outcomes

Urban Design

  • Public realm strategy and design

  • Design guidelines

  • Green infrastructure development and policy

  • Regional strategies and policy

  • Urban regeneration and town centre strategies

  • Streetscape design

  • Pilot projects

  • Systems strategies

Planning

  • Masterplanning and strategic planning

  • Design guidelines, tools & policies

  • Climate adaptation plans

  • Resource consents + Assessments of Environmental Effects

  • Infrastructure planning

  • Iwi, public and stakeholder consultation

Landscape

  • Living roof and wall (green roofs and walls) design

  • Green infrastructure design

  • Landscape planning and design

  • District and regional visioning, strategies and policy

  • Public space design

  • Sustainable Development / Environmental Enhancements

At The Urbanist we are committed to working to the principles of living urbanism which is defined as the sensory connection of humans with the built environment and nature. Living urbanism design-led principles, drawn from urban design, are permeability, legibility, concentration, diversity, sustainability, identity, accessibility, and robustness.

The Urbanist’s objectives are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our work is centred around creating sustainable neighbourhoods and places while also striving to deliver, where we can as a small business, on the following goals, working with our clients, for the greater good:

  • Sustainable Cities and Communities

  • Good Health and Well-being

  • Responsible Consumption and Production

  • Climate Action

  • Partnerships to achieve the Goal

  • Reduced Inequality

  • Gender Equality


Each year we donate to a group or organisation in Aotearoa that aligns with our values. We have collectively decided to donate to Forest & Bird in 2022, 2023 and 2024 – being Aotearoa/New Zealand's leading independent conservation organisation.


At The Urbanist we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint by minimising the number of flights, vehicle trips we take, supporting public transport and cycling, and by monitoring and reducing our energy consumption and waste production.