Beacon

01-Mar-2012 (Report NH2012/1)

Beacon's Neighbourhood Research and Tools: A Summary (PDF 239KB)

Andrea Blackmore

This report summarises the research journey that underlies the development of the Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework and its assessment tools.

31-May-2010 (Presentation PRES/21)

Getting Sustainable Neighbourhoods: Talking To, Not Past, Each Other (PDF 672KB)

Kay Saville Smith

Beacon Research Symposia 2010

30-Apr-2010 (Conference paper NH3102/5)

Neighbourhoods and Intensification: Measuring Sustainability Impacts of Higher Density and Mixed Use (PDF 680KB)

Kay Saville-Smith

SB10 New Zealand

31-Jul-2009 (Report NH3112/2)

Valuing Sustainable Neighbourhoods (PDF 607KB)

Kay Saville-Smith, Moira Dwyer, Julie Warren

This report uses Beacon's Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework and data from Beacon's National Survey of Neighbourhoods to value the opportunities presented by the data collected by the National Survey of people's neighbourhood experiences and neighbourhood characteristics. 

31-Mar-2009 (Report NH3102/4)

A National Survey of Neighbourhood Experiences and Characteristics: Opportunities for Data Use (PDF 665KB)

Kay Saville Smith

This report sets out the opportunities for territorial authorities and others involved in neighbourhood planning presented by the data collected by a national survey of people's neighbourhood experiences and neighbourhood characteristics.  Data may be requested from Beacon.

20-Sep-2008 (Conference paper NH102/15)

Neighbourhoods, Local Authorities and Community Development: Opportunities for Improved Sustainability (PDF 185KB)

Katja Lietz, Kay Saville Smith, Denise Bijoux

Discusses the Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework (NSF).  SB08 World Sustainable Building Conference

20-Apr-2008 (Conference paper NH102/12)

The Importance of Urban Neighbourhoods: Measuring neighbourhood sustainability in New Zealand (PDF 213KB)

Denise Bijoux, Kay Saville-Smith, Katja Lietz

Discusses the Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework (NSF).  EcoCity World Summit 2008

06-Jan-2008 (Presentation PRES/12)

Neighbourhood Impacts on House Sustainability (PDF 290KB)

Kay Saville Smith

Discusses the Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework (NSF).  Building Momentum: Beacon Research Symposia 2008

04-Jan-2008 (Conference paper NH102/13)

Conference Summary EcoCity World Summit 2008 (PDF 873KB)

Denise Bijoux

13-Nov-2007 (Conference paper NH102/14)

Building for Sustainable Homes in Sustainable Neighbourhoods (PDF 168KB)

Kay Saville Smith, Denise Bijoux, Katja Lietz

Discusses the Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework (NSF).  Sustainable Building SB07 New Zealand

02-Sep-2007 (Conference paper NH102/17)

Grounding the City in Neighbourhoods: Assessing the Sustainability of the Built Environment of Neighbourhoods ()

Kay Saville-Smith

10th Anniversary EURA Conference: The Vital City 2007

29-May-2007 (Presentation PRES/4)

Neighbourhood Sustainability: What we've measured, why we've bothered, where it might lead (PDF 112KB)

Kay Saville Smith

Discusses Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework (NSF).  Sustainable Living: Beacon Research Symposia 2007

31-Jan-2007 (Conference paper NH102/18)

The Beacon Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework and Tools to Measure Neighbourhood Sustainability (PDF 97KB)

Katja Lietz, Denise Bijoux, Kay Saville-Smith

New Zealand Planning Institute conference 2007

31-Dec-2006 (Conference paper NH102/11)

Measuring Neighbourhood Sustainability in New Zealand (PDF 235KB)

Denise Bijoux, Katja Lietz, Kay Saville-Smith

Discusses the Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework (NSF).  UPE7: World Class Cities - Environmental Impacts and Planning Opportunities

29-Jan-2006 (Report NH102/16)

Testing the Prototype Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework (PDF 2MB)

Katja Lietz, Denise Bijoux, Kay Saville-Smith, Megan Howell

Evaluative assessment of NSF prototype. Measured the neighbourhood sustainability of seven neighbourhoods (Harbour View, Dannemora, Waimanu Bay, Blake Street -Ponsonby, Petone, Aranui and Christchurch East Inner City). Data collected from a built environment assessment tool - LEED-ND - and a neighbourhood questionnaire.

05-Jan-2006 (Report NH102/3)

Testing the Prototype Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework: Annexe A. N-SAMT Info Boxes (PDF 69KB)

Katja Lietz, Denise Bijoux, Kay Saville-Smith, Megan Howell

Annex to support main report. Report is an evaluative assessment of NSF prototype.

05-Jan-2006 (Report NH102/10)

Testing the Prototype Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework: Annexe H. LEED-ND Scores for the Seven Case Study Neighbourhoods (PDF 339KB)

Katja Lietz, Denise Bijoux, Kay Saville-Smith, Megan Howell

Annex to support main report. Report is an evaluative assessment of NSF prototype.

05-Jan-2006 (Report NH102/6)

Testing the Prototype Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework: Annexe D. Initial adaptation of LEED (PDF 255KB)

Katja Lietz, Denise Bijoux, Kay Saville-Smith, Megan Howell

Annex to support main report. Report is an evaluative assessment of NSF prototype.

05-Jan-2006 (Report NH102/7)

Testing the Prototype Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework: Annexe E. The Place Where You Live Questionnaire (PDF 310KB)

Katja Lietz, Denise Bijoux, Kay Saville-Smith, Megan Howell

Annex to support main report. Report is an evaluative assessment of NSF prototype.

05-Jan-2006 (Report NH102/4)

Testing the Prototype Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework: Annexe B. N-SAPT Info Boxes (PDF 63KB)

Katja Lietz, Denise Bijoux, Kay Saville-Smith, Megan Howell

Annex to support main report. Report is an evaluative assessment of NSF prototype.

05-Jan-2006 (Report NH102/5)

Testing the Prototype Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework: Annexe C. LEED-ND Alignment with N-SAPT (PDF 42KB)

Katja Lietz, Denise Bijoux, Kay Saville-Smith, Megan Howell

Annex to support main report. Report is an evaluative assessment of NSF prototype.

05-Jan-2006 (Report NH102/8)

Testing the Prototype Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework: Annexe F. LEED Measure Suitability for New Zealand (PDF 298KB)

Katja Lietz, Denise Bijoux, Kay Saville-Smith, Megan Howell

Annex to support main report. Report is an evaluative assessment of NSF prototype.

05-Jan-2006 (Report NH102/9)

Testing the Prototype Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework: Annexe G. Key 2001 Census Data for Each Case Study Neighbourhood (PDF 35KB)

Katja Lietz, Denise Bijoux, Kay Saville-Smith, Megan Howell

Annex to support main report. Report is an evaluative assessment of NSF prototype.

20-Sep-2005 (Report NH101/2)

Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework: Prototype (PDF 645KB)

Kay Saville-Smith, Katja Lietz, Denise Bijoux, Megan Howell

Discusses nature and measurement of neighbourhood sustainability and presents the prototype Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework (NSF) including Neighbourhood Sustainability Outcome Specification, Neighbourhood Sustainability Assessment and Monitoring Tool, and Neighbourhood Sustainability Action Planning Tool. Supported by research that confirms the significant influencing role of neighbourhoods in ensuring the sustainable performance of homes.

05-Jan-2005 (Report NH101/1)

Neighbourhood Sustainability Workshop: Summary Report (PDF 128KB)

Megan Howell

Records discussions at a Neighbourhood Sustainability workshop, contributing to definitions of neighbourhood sustainability for developing the Neighbourhood Sustainability Framework (NSF). Discussion of the research team's approach, centred on seven domains of neighbourhood sustainability, uncovered challenges for sustainable neighbourhood development.

29-Sep-2004 (Report PCP/4)

Neighbourhoods Research Baseline (PDF 2.2MB)

Rachel Hargreaves, Megan Howell, Katja Lietz, Roman Jaques, Charles Eason, Robert Vale, John Mackay, Surya Pandey, Alison Greenaway

This scoping report from the Programme Confirmation Phase identifies existing national and international initiatives that address neighbourhood sustainability issues. Provides a critical assessment of a selection of these initiatives drawing out replicable elements and lessons for future initiatives.