The document discusses measuring the sustainability of urban neighborhoods in New Zealand. It outlines a neighborhood sustainability framework that evaluates neighborhoods across six critical domains: environment, economy, housing, transport and access, community well-being, and planning and design. The framework is used to assess neighborhoods and identify priorities to optimize sustainability through built environment or social interventions. Sustainable neighborhoods are important for achieving higher densities and sustainable settlements.

1. THE IMPORTANCE OF URBAN NEIGHBOURHOODS. MEASURING NEIGHBOURHOOD SUSTAINABILITY IN NEW ZEALAND Denise Bijoux, Kay Saville-Smith and Katja Lietz, Beacon Pathway Limited

4. New Zealand Cities

5. Urban Residential Neighbourhoods in New Zealand

11. Six Critical Domains of Neighbourhood Sustainability (Saville-Smith et al, 2005)

14. Key Drivers of Neighbourhood Built Environment Sustainability Walking Access to Every Day Basic Facilities Access to Public Transport Efficient Use of Space and Viability of Local Centres Protection and Enhancement of the Natural Environment Dwelling Sustainability Measured Credits Quality of Space Diversity and Resilience Appropriate Street Network Innovation A Mixture of Measurement and Professional Judgement, within Tight Guidelines

16. Beacon Neighbourhood Built Environment Assessment

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