As part of the World Urban Parks Symposium 2026, we’re sharing this presentation by Geoff Canham of Thrive Spaces and Places, exploring connections between parks, Indigenous communities and landscape restoration.
Through the Kopurererua Valley Reserve Development Project, the presentation introduces a landscape of cultural significance to Ngai Tamarawaho. It highlights restoration efforts that bring together ecological habitat, river realignment and improved community access, alongside the valley’s history and cultural connections.
Whether you couldn’t join us in Istanbul or would like to revisit your notes, this material offers an opportunity to reflect on how park projects can connect environmental restoration with cultural heritage and community life.
Explore the presentation and discover how parks can support connections between people, culture and the landscape.
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