Emma McInnes's guest appearances

Emma McInnes

The Panel

Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

Local Architecture Now

Ashley Bloomfield

Claire Robinson

Claire Amos

Peter Dunne

David Clark

Nick Leggett

Jordan Carter

Todd Muller

Richard Shaw

Paula Bennett

Chester Burrows

Ali Jones

Ruth Money

Simon Bridges

Judith Collins

OwlTail

Ros chats with Emma McInnes about urban design

Local Architecture Now-14-05-2021 Emma McInnes, co-founder 'Women in Urbanism Aotearoa'

Pop-up libraries outside and Zoom gym classes in parks, are being touted as possible solutions for Covid-19 restrictions.Urban designer Emma McInnes told Kate Hawkesby these places and playgrounds have to be shut during level three because they need too much cleaning.But she says children could play in their streets more.“ Google Earth has a function with which you can log where children are playing, and it discourages cars from going that way.”McInnes says we could do things like provide more hand washing near bus stops, and ensure there's backdoor boarding.She says bus drivers could be issued with face masks and Hop cards to give out.“Instead of putting all buses at peak times, we should be spread throughout the day so people are assured they'll be able to get on."LISTEN ABOVE

Pop-up libraries outside and Zoom gym classes in parks, are being touted as possible solutions for Covid-19 restrictions. Urban designer Emma McInnes told Kate Hawkesby these places and playgrounds have to be shut during level three because they need too much cleaning. But she says children could play in their streets more. “ Google Earth has a function with which you can log where children are playing, and it discourages cars from going that way.” McInnes says we could do things like provide more hand washing near bus stops, and ensure there's backdoor boarding. She says bus drivers could be issued with face masks and Hop cards to give out. “Instead of putting all buses at peak times, we should be spread throughout the day so people are assured they'll be able to get on." LISTEN ABOVE

Emma McInnes: Urban designer on how our cities can manage future lockdowns

The Panel is joined by Emma McInnes, who is the co-founder of Women in Urbanism, as part of its Transport Special.

Transport Special: Emma McInnes