Open Streets Initiatives in NZ

[Note: Follow this link for a Video/audio recording of the Webinar; Links to PDFs of the presentations are below]

The gateway drug for walking, cycling and connecting communities.

"Open streets initiatives temporarily close streets to automobile traffic, so that people may use them for walking, bicycling, dancing, playing, and socializing."

Open Streets events are proving to be an effective tool for transforming cities. They are showing to have benefits ranging from improvements in public health to re-invigorating public space and promoting economic development to connecting communities and improving attitudes towards active transport (walking and cycling).

In the past year, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland have all held their first Open Streets events. Each had a unique purpose but all three attracted large crowds and revealed significant public demand for more.

With presentations from all three cities, this webinar is designed to share learnings from around the country. What were the successes, what were the challenges? Where does New Zealand see these events going in the future?

After recently attending the national Open Streets Summit in Los Angeles, Claire Pascoe will also present on the major learnings from North America, where over 100 cities are running Open Streets events.

Webinar details: Tuesday 13 May, 9:30am - 10.30am (open until 11am if questions continue)

Who should have an interest in this webinar:

• Local government staff (events, community development, transport, recreation, urban design, environment) and politicians
• Public health policy makers and practioners
• Sports trusts
• Walking and cycling advocates
• Transport policy makers and planners
• Corporations looking for brand exposure
• Social entrepreneurs
• Funding bodies
• District Health Boards
• Major chambers of commerce

Please register for this webinar at:

http://www.anymeeting.com/PIID=EA55DC88894E30

The Webinar is web based so you just follow the link into your standard browser. You'll need speakers, and a microphone if you want to talk. A headset microphone is ideal. You'll need Adobe Flash which that is pretty standard, but it could be worth checking you've got an up to date version. It will be good idea to log in about an hour ahead to check you don't need to update any software etc.

If for some reason you didn't register, you can also access the meeting at this URL:

https://www.anymeeting.com/252-641-327

For a short user guide, go to

http://support.anymeeting.com/customer/portal/articles/1256058-attendees...

You can test your system at

http://www.anymeeting.com/systemtest

Contacts for Webinar

If you have queries, please contact

Claire Pascoe (webinar organisation) claire.pascoe@gmail.com

Alastair Smith (tech issues) agsmith37@gmail.com