VISION Promoting quality urban design across New Zealand. PURPOSE The purpose of the UDF is to: Promote cross-disciplinary understanding of urban design and collaboration amongst built environment professionals; Raise awareness and appreciation of the benefits of urban design at both national and local levels; Advocate for and influence high quality urban design outcomes and best practice in urban design; Provide a forum for discussion of design-based approaches that are relevant to the development and management of New Zealand towns and cities VALUES Quality urban design creates places that: Feel safer Encourage healthier lifestyles Promote social and community interaction and are equitable Are more sustainable and economically prosperous Are easier to move around in by a range of forms of transport including walking Are more enjoyable to spend time in, and are more attractive to live in, to work in, to visit and to invest in.