Transforming spaces: The role of adaptive reuse in strengthening urban resilience in Auckland, New Zealand

IF 6.6 1区经济学 Q1 URBAN STUDIES

Cities Pub Date : 2025-10-03 DOI:10.1016/j.cities.2025.106472

Itohan Esther Aigwi , Lisandro Mendoza , Tharaya Poorisat , Amarachukwu Nnadozie Nwadike

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Abstract

In an era marked by rapid urbanisation and the increasing threats posed by climate change, cities worldwide face the pressing challenge of enhancing resilience while accommodating growing populations. This study explores the potential of Adaptive Reuse (AR) in strengthening New Zealand's existing urban resilience strategies.

By combining a thorough document analysis (n = 8) and two insightful case studies of existing AR projects in Auckland, valuable insights are uncovered to promote sustainable urban development. The findings underscore the significant advantages of AR, including improvements in Energy Efficiency (EE), reductions in waste, and enhancements in socio-economic vibrancy. While there are notable challenges to address—such as financial limitations, regulatory adaptation, enforcement issues, and the need for cohesive collaboration among stakeholders—these barriers present opportunities for growth and improvement.

The study offers practical recommendations for strengthening existing regulatory frameworks, boosting financial incentives, and fostering stronger stakeholder engagement in New Zealand. It also highlights the importance of aligning AR practices with global sustainability objectives, including the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to promote long-term urban resilience in New Zealand. These insights would serve as a valuable resource for relevant AR policymakers, investors, building professionals, users of existing buildings, and academics.

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改造空间：适应性再利用在加强新西兰奥克兰城市韧性中的作用

在快速城市化和气候变化威胁日益加剧的时代，世界各地的城市都面临着在适应不断增长的人口的同时增强抵御能力的紧迫挑战。本研究探讨了适应性再利用（AR）在加强新西兰现有城市弹性战略方面的潜力。通过结合全面的文献分析（n = 8）和奥克兰现有AR项目的两个有见地的案例研究，发现了有价值的见解，以促进可持续城市发展。研究结果强调了AR的显著优势，包括提高能源效率（EE）、减少浪费和增强社会经济活力。尽管有一些显著的挑战需要解决，例如资金限制、监管调整、执行问题以及利益相关者之间的紧密协作需求，但这些障碍为增长和改进提供了机会。该研究提出了切实可行的建议，以加强现有的监管框架，促进财政激励，并促进新西兰利益相关者的更强参与。报告还强调了将AR实践与《巴黎协定》和可持续发展目标（SDGs）等全球可持续发展目标相结合的重要性，以促进新西兰的长期城市韧性。这些见解将成为AR相关政策制定者、投资者、建筑专业人士、现有建筑用户和学者的宝贵资源。

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Cities URBAN STUDIES-

CiteScore

11.20

自引率

9.00%

发文量

517

期刊介绍： Cities offers a comprehensive range of articles on all aspects of urban policy. It provides an international and interdisciplinary platform for the exchange of ideas and information between urban planners and policy makers from national and local government, non-government organizations, academia and consultancy. The primary aims of the journal are to analyse and assess past and present urban development and management as a reflection of effective, ineffective and non-existent planning policies; and the promotion of the implementation of appropriate urban policies in both the developed and the developing world.