How we got the CRL

This article reflects on the development and advocacy behind Auckland's City Rail Link (CRL) as it nears completion. It discusses the project's significance for the city's urban development and future infrastructure planning.
Why it matters
Large-scale infrastructure projects serve as case studies for urban planning, government funding, and long-term city transformation.
Late last year I sat down outside Waitematā Station with the Godfather of the CRL to discuss how he did it, plus some further ruminations on our city’s development.
The article is written from the perspective of an advocacy group, which inherently supports the project.
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