What we do & Who we are
The Urban Room Foundation exists to:
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Bring people together to solve critical urban challenges such as housing affordability, sustainable transport, climate resilience, and celebrating Pacific identity.
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Empower communities by creating inclusive public forums for open dialogue, learning, and collectiveaction in shaping their cities.
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Raise awareness of urbanism and inspire communities about the possibilities of great city living.
When we honour Te Ao Māori in our cities, something profound happens. Spaces become places with meaning. Development becomes stewardship. Short-term thinking yields to intergenerational vision.
Our Urban Rooms stand on this foundation, where the wisdom of mātauranga Māori guides how we reimagine urban life together.
Whakapapa
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telling of the stories of the place in the past, present and future.
Hononga
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a space where diverse communities can connect and share their experiences and aspirations for the city.
Puawaitanga
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a space where conversations happen to discuss and challenge thinking on city making.
Who we are
We believe in positive urban change. We aim to promote meaningful civic engagement, educate the community on urban issues, and generate innovative ideas for city planning.
Founded The Urban Room to help connect people with good ideas for the city with those that could make things happen. Ben is driven by the desire to improve the quality of people’s lives through improving the quality of design outcomes in cities.
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