Week Four at What if Whakatu Nelson

WEEK FOUR
OUR CITY
open 12 -2 pm
talks start at 12.30 pm

4 December
Public spaces make cities hum: The Wellington experience and why we owe it to our children
Gisella Carr leads creative projects and companies, including currently the 2026 reopening of Wellington’s beloved central library Te Matapihi ki te Ao nui.

5 December
Nelson City 3D Capital of Aotearoa
Simon Duffy Manager of Uniquely Nelson will share his vision of Putting the Experiential Back into the CBD.

6 December
What if Nelson had playFULL heart?
Lance Roozenburg Landscape Architect, talks about how the integration of playful experiences within the heart of Whakatū can enliven our CBD, facilitate social inclusion, intergenerational participation, and cultural diversity.

6 December 5 pm – 6 pm
What if Nelson created cohousing communities?
Architect William Samuels and cohousing developer Bronwen Newton will discuss the history, ideas and intent of cohousing and community focussed housing development.

7 December
The Hampden Street School -Whakatū City Project
Don McLean and students will share their recent experience of classes exploring the city.

8 December
A green Whakatū Nelson
Nate Wilbourne (15) is a conservationist & activist based in Te Tai o Aorere / Tasman District, will be talking about boosting biodiversity throughout the city, green spaces throughout the city, and the future of community gardens.

9 December Saturday from 10 – 1 pm – Open to the public
263 Hardy Street Nelson
whatifnelson.co.nz

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