Abstract
Activating Change Through InterVentions for Active Travel In Our Neighbourhoods
• to investigate ways of “retro-fitting” the design of our cities that will encourage more active
modes of travel and reduce car dependence.
Two study areas:
1. Safe and Healthy Streets South Auckland (SAHSSA) - Mangere
• the impact of locally co-designed activities aimed at increasing the connectivity of walking and
biking infrastructure on residents’ physical activity, social connection and safety
2. Christchurch
• focussed on new higher density city building developments to investigate changes in travel
practices associated with moving house to higher density central city living