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Rebuilding Christchurch by Jo McAllister

BDP
June 12, 2014

Rebuilding Christchurch by Jo McAllister

Part of the Living City - Body: Mind: Spirit: Bristol event organised by BDP's Bristol studio.

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June 12, 2014
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  1. ‘The 2010 and 2011 earthquakes struck one of New Zealand’s

    oldest cities, a community with deep ties to the land, the environment and each other. The devastation was widespread, especially in the city’s centre. Some questioned whether central Christchurch could ever be the same again Some questioned whether central Christchurch could ever be the same again. It won’t be. It will be even better.’ Christchurch Central Recovery Plan, July 2012
  2. Aspirations • Green city • Stronger built identity • Compact

    core • Live, work, play and visit • Accessible city • Embrace cultural values
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  4. Bethnal Green Whitechapel Masterplan Appointed by London Borough of Tower

    Hamlets J t D b 2013 January to December 2013 Initiated by Mayor of Tower Hamlets Aldgate Commercial Rd
  5. Drivers for Change Increased connectivity – Crossrail Interchange Central Location

    Central Location Development pressure – large sites Economic Institutions – QMUL, NHS etc. Improvements to poor quality environment Protecting Whitechapel’s Character
  6. Baseline Analysis Headlines • Create distinctive destination L i l

    i l i • Create distinctive destination • Requires a clear urban structure Location, location, location • Careful management of development • Balance needs of existing and future community “Gentrification” is already happening • Step change in High St • Local High St becomes Destination High St Thriving Local High Street • Fear of crime • Streetscape improvements and creating activity Development interest and viable uses • Continue variety in built form Built character with heritage assets • Poor interchange and pedestrian environment Excellent transport hub • Poor interchange and pedestrian environment Excellent transport hub • Health, Creative & Local Service Economic Hubs Existing institutions as economic drivers
  7. Revitalising Whitechapel Road C ti •Creating new ‘gateways’ into Whitechapel

    •Transforming the public realm •Enhancing Enhancing Whitechapel Street Market Diversifying retail •Diversifying retail and leisure activity
  8. New LBTH Town Hall C ti g •Creating a new

    town hall •Community and business space
  9. Durward Street Gardens C ti D d St t G

    d • Creating Durward Street Gardens • Overstation Development • Re-developing the leisure centre
  10. Med City Campus • Creation of a Med City campus

    (QMUL and Barts Health Trust) • Creation of a green spine • Redevelopment of the existing NHS nursing accommodation site (Green Oaks)
  11. The Vision: Guiding Principles and Ambitions 1. Strengthen Whitechapel’s District

    Centre 2. Promote Sustainable Communities 3. Deliver High Quality Places • Creating employment growth • Supporting local business • Tackling Social Deprivation • Improving the housing offer • Protecting and Enhancing Heritage Supporting local business • Expanding and diversifying Town Centre Activity • Enhancing the Street Market Improving the housing offer • Supporting educational attainment, training and skills P ti g C lt L i g • Transforming the Public Realm • Improving Accessibility • Promoting sustainable d l t • Promoting Culture, Leisure and Community Uses development
  12. • 3,500 new homes incl. affordable homes • 5 000

    new local jobs • 5,000 new local jobs • 7 new public squares and open spaces • New civic hub for Tower Hamlets • Med City campus • Part of Tech City - expand creative industries • New cultural centre and community facilities • Destination shopping and leisure experience • Expand and improve the street market Thriving evening economy • Thriving evening economy • Safer and cleaner streets
  13. Politics! Strong political influence Access to hard to reach community

    groups Double edged sword – political will created g p momentum but needs to be managed