From movement to meaning: designing cities for people

For decades, cities have been designed around the goal of moving people and goods faster. As Auckland grows and changes, Professor Marco te Brömmelstroet challenges us to think beyond movement and consider what makes a city truly successful: what kind of city are we creating, and for whom?

As one of Europe’s most influential voices on mobility and urban life, Marco argues that movement is a means rather than an end. He sees streets as some of our most valuable public spaces and believes that decisions about mobility are ultimately decisions about the kind of city, and society, we want to create.

At a time when Auckland is preparing for the opening of the City Rail Link, accommodating significant growth and intensification, and rethinking how its streets function, Marco's perspective offers a timely lens through which to consider the city's future. Drawing on evidence and lessons from cities around the world, he will explore what it takes to create places that are not only well connected, but also liveable, vibrant and people focused.

Marco will be joined for a discussion with Richard Hills (North Shore Ward Councillor and Chair of the Policy, Planning and Development Committee), Stacey van der Putten (Chief Executive of Auckland Transport and Board Member of the Public Transport Association of Australia and New Zealand) and Lennart Nout (Director of Mobycon Pacific).

Join us at Auckland Conversations for a discussion about what makes a city truly successful – and what that could mean for Auckland's future.

Auckland Conversations