The paradox of a ‘peacefully private’ urban life

What are the cultural values that sell houses in your city?

In a time when urban densification is needed, it seems the most important thing when choosing where to live in Christchurch is still related to lower levels of density and being away from streets.

Perhaps the ‘one million dollar question’ around here is how to plan and design a dense, walkable and vibrant city, while still keeping the local preferences for living.