Rebuilding Christchurch by Jo McAllister

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

Transcript

2. Opus International Consulting in association with BDP, Boffa Miskell, EOS, LandLab
4. ‘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
13. Aspirations • Green city • Stronger built identity • Compact core • Live, work, play and visit • Accessible city • Embrace cultural values
16. manawa - puhoru pikorua koru
25. planting
26. wayfinding
27. arts trail
28. arts trail
29. Ngai Tahu weaving patterns arts trail –weaving the cultures together
32. click to edit master title style click to edit master text styles • second level third level third level fourth level fifth level
55. establishing a temporary design studio
60. moving forward – lots of public art
61. moving forward – temporary retail – the Restart Mall
62. moving forward – permanent retail – New Regent Street
63. moving forward – Watermark – very early works
64. moving forward – in river works
67. MIND BODY SPIRIT MIND BODY SPIRIT POLITICS DEVELOPERS COMMUNITY POLITICS DEVELOPERS COMMUNITY
68. 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
69. A Diverse History A Changing Place
70. Perceptions
71. 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
73. 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
74. GENTRIFICATION
75. Engaging the comm nit the community
76. Consultation One-on-one stakeholder i t i interviews Visioning and options workshops Landowner workshop Meetings with key
77. Key Transformations
78. The Masterplan: Key Place Transformations
79. 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
80. New LBTH Town Hall C ti g •Creating a new town hall •Community and business space
81. New LBTH Town Hall Creating a new iconic civic square
82. Durward Street Gardens C ti D d St t G d • Creating Durward Street Gardens • Overstation Development • Re-developing the leisure centre
83. 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)
84. Cambridge Heath Gateway • Sainsbury’s redevelopment • New public space and second entrance to Crossrail
85. 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
86. • 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
87. 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
90. REGENERATION