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Executive SummaryWhakarāpopototanga MatuaThe Canterbury earthquakes have provided an unprecedented opportunity to rethink, revitalise and renew centralChristchurch. The area can be built back better than it was before, increasing its value to the wider city, the Canterburyregion, and New Zealand as a whole. This opportunity is too good to pass up and the New Zealand Government inpartnership with Christchurch City Council and Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is committed to making the most of it.The vision is for central Christchurchto become the thriving heart of aninternational city. It will draw on itsrich natural and cultural heritage, andthe skills and passion of its people, toembrace opportunities for innovation andgrowth. Building on the Christchurch CityCouncil’s draft Central City Plan, and onover 106,000 ideas submitted by thecommunity during the public consultationprocess, this Recovery Plan sets out howthat vision can be achieved. The Plandefines the form of the central city, setsout the locations of key anchor projectsneeded to optimise recovery, and outlinesblock plans which show what the citycould look like in the future.During the Plan’s development, advicewas sought on proposed projects fromnumerous community groups andorganisations, such as the CommunityForum. The Plan’s proposals are in linewith international benchmarks for a majorcity and make the most of the opportunityto revisit the city’s design. In support of thealready powerful Canterbury economy, thePlan also commits significant resourcesto develop central Christchurch into avibrant, well-formed centre that respondsto the needs not just of our generation,but also of those that follow.International experience shows thatsuccessful recovery from a natural disasteris heavily dependent on substantialredevelopment commencing within threeyears. One year has passed. Speed is ofthe essence.Why recovery?Christchurch is deeply woven into NewZealand’s identity, and New Zealand hasshown the depth of its commitment tothe city and its people over the past 18months.As one of New Zealand’s oldest cities andthe South Island’s largest, Christchurchis known as “the Garden City”, and itholds a special place in New Zealand’sculture and heritage. For centuries it wasa food basket for the Ngāi Tahu sub-tribe,Ngāi Tūāhuriri, and it is currently hometo around 377,000 people from manydifferent cultures.There are compelling economic reasonsto invest in a new central city. Canterburygenerates about 12 per cent of thenational gross domestic product (GDP),and the productivity of Christchurch is keyto the prosperity of the wider Canterburyregion. Historical strengths in many highvaluesectors mean the city can make asubstantial contribution to New Zealand’seconomic growth, and must continue todo so.Christchurch already has many of thefeatures of successful international cities.It is home to the South Island’s biggesthospital, two universities and sevenCrown Research Institutes. It is a keystrategic node in the national transportnetwork. Its airport and seaport – thebusiest in the South Island – play amajor role in getting goods to market,and as a tourism gateway to the SouthIsland. Despite earthquake damage theeconomy continues to perform well,and the underlying physical and socialinfrastructure remains strong. Christchurchis extremely well placed to continue itssignificant contribution to the nationaleconomy.The new city centreA well-formed and vibrant city centreproduces economic and social benefitsby bringing people together for business,cultural or social activities. The resultis greater productivity, connectedness,development of human capital, sharing ofideas and a shared identity.The city centre is also an expression of ourheritage – a reflection of where we havecome from, and a vision of what we wantto become. Greater Christchurch deservesan exciting and sustainable central citythat attracts permanent residents tolive, work and play in an environmentthat is safe, accessible to everyone andresponsive to future changes.If greater Christchurch is to achievethis vision, businesses need to be ableto operate effectively and confidently.Investors need certainty that theirinvestments will be worthwhile, andlocated in the right place to get the bestpossible results.The Christchurch Central Recovery Planprovides a framework for redevelopingthe city centre and will allow investorsto identify a range of investmentopportunities. Substantial positive actionis required to establish confidence andmomentum and, alongside central andlocal government investment, attractthe private and philanthropic investmentneeded for a successful recovery.The Recovery PlanThe design concept for the Recovery Planis the development of a greener, moreaccessible city with a compact core and astronger built identity. It will also be a cityfor all people and cultures, recognising inparticular Ngāi Tahu heritage and places ofsignificance.Defining a new central city “Core”, andproviding new green space and a range ofcommercial and residential developmentopportunities, the “Frame” will reshapecentral Christchurch. Its three components- East, South, and North – each havetheir own distinct character, while UrbanGateways in the north-west and southeastprovide vibrant entry points to thecentral city. Compressing the availablearea in this way addresses the issuesof too much space and potentiallyunconstrained development, while alsoadding high quality urban open space tothe centre. See pages 33-37 for moreinformation.Through use of the Frame, the BlueprintPlan sets out a distinctive, accessibleand connected central city. The blueprintalso lays out precincts and initial anchorprojects to catalyse investment, growthand social energy, bringing people backinto the central city.3Christchurch Central Recovery Plan
The anchor projects are:• The Frame• Earthquake Memorial• Te Puna Ahurea Cultural Centre• Papa o Ōtākaro / Avon River Precinct• The Square• Retail Precinct• Convention Centre Precinct• Health Precinct• Justice and Emergency ServicesPrecinct• Performing Arts Precinct• Central Library• Residential Demonstration Project• Metro Sports Facility• Stadium• Cricket Oval• Bus Interchange• Innovation PrecinctThe projects will reflect the community’swishes, replace facilities that have beendestroyed, stimulate other development,attract people and regenerate and improvethe urban form of the city.The Plan’s anchor projects will bedeveloped and delivered in partnershipwith a number of agencies andstakeholders, including centralgovernment, Christchurch City Council, TeRūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, the private sectorand the community. Having certaintyaround the location of these projectswill also enable the private sector toplan related facilities and invest withconfidence.RolesThe recovery of central Christchurch is anenormous task that will involve everyone.It is a journey to be taken in partnershipwith the city’s many stakeholders toensure that central Christchurch recoversand progresses as a place for thecommunity to be proud of.The Canterbury Earthquake RecoveryAuthority (CERA) is leading and facilitatingthe recovery of central Christchurch, butthe community is at the heart of the visionand success of the recovery. This is clearlyreflected in the enormous contribution thepeople of Christchurch have made to thedevelopment of this Plan. The communitywill continue to play a major part in therecovery, by providing feedback andideas, and through direct involvement inthe redevelopment and use of the city as itis revitalised.The recovery will require considerableinvestment. Government, in collaborationwith the Christchurch City Council, will getthe ball rolling, make major commitmentsand foster opportunities. CERA will worktogether with Christchurch City Counciland Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to provideclear direction to stakeholders and thewider community. Central and localgovernment will help to restore confidencein central Christchurch by relocatingtheir offices to the city centre, providingguaranteed demand.Roles and responsibilities will change tomatch the needs of each phase of therecovery: as Christchurch comes closer toachieving the vision, central governmentwill take a lesser role and Council,Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and privateinvestment will take centre stage so thatChristchurch is able to sustain itself – mātātou, ā, mō kā uri ā muri ake nei – for usand for our children after us.AcknowledgementThis Recovery Plan builds on the ChristchurchCity Council’s draft Central City RecoveryPlan, which was presented to the Minister forCanterbury Earthquake Recovery in December2011. That plan, produced quickly by a highlydedicated team with significant contributionsfrom the community, formed the basis for thisRecovery Plan.The Minister and staff of the CanterburyEarthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) wouldlike to acknowledge and thank everyone whowas part of it. Christchurch City Council willcontinue to play a fundamental role in therecovery of central Christchurch.Christchurch Central Recovery Plan4
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Page 39 and 40: Create a BlueprintHangaia te Honong
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A Prosperous CityConvention Centre
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A Vibrant CityCentral LibraryTe Wha
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A Vibrant CityResidential Demonstra
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A Vibrant CityMetro Sports Facility
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A Vibrant CityStadiumTaiwhanga Hāk
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A Vibrant CityCricket OvalPapa Kiri
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Published in July 2012 byCanterbury
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