Transforming Spaces: The Role of Adaptive Reuse in Strengthening Urban Resilience in Auckland, New Zealand
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Aigwi, Itohan Esther
Mendoza, Lisandro
Poorisat, Tharaya
Nwadike, Amarachukwu Nnadozie
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Elsevier BV
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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.Description
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1205 Urban and Regional Planning, 1604 Human Geography, Urban & Regional Planning, 3304 Urban and regional planning, 4406 Human geography, 4407 Policy and administration
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Cities, ISSN: 0264-2751 (Print), Elsevier BV, 169, 106472-106472. doi: 10.1016/j.cities.2025.106472
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© 2025 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).