Larger cities in Australia and New Zealand have urban consolidation policies promoting
higher-density development, justified on the grounds of enhancing urban sustainability …

Grounded theory is a rigorous methodology that supports the study of complex urban
phenomena. This article provides an overview of a constructivist approach to grounded …

There is growing recognition within housing preference studies that younger housing
consumers are more amenable to compact dwellings. Yet, there remains uncertainty around …

This paper considers the contention that higher density neighbourhoods can lead to
enhanced liveability, and examines the idea and role of neighbourhood to achieve this aim …

This is the first of a series of reports prepared as part of the BRANZ medium-density housing
research programme entitled 'Medium-density housing that meets the needs of New …

This literature review has been developed for the Strategic Research Area Shaping Places:
Future Neighbourhoods as part of National Science Challenge 11-Building Better Homes …

Medium-density housing (MDH) is posited as a solution to providing greater housing
affordability. Yet, higher-density housing is often considered unsuitable for children. Our …

Medium-density housing (MDH) is an increasingly common housing typology as New
Zealand's towns and cities respond to growth challenges, yet little is known about the …

Executive Summary This Working Paper has been produced as part of the National Science
Challenge 11–Building Better Homes, Towns and Cities: Ko ngā wā kāinga hei …

This study is part of BRANZ's medium-density housing (MDH) programme, which aims to
give industry the skills to deliver medium-density housing that meets the needs of New …