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promote Christchurch’s post-disaster reconstruction, which eventually resulted in the achievement of strategic outcomes in the three dimensions of the Transitional City Program: community recovery, recovery of “sense of place” and business recovery. (1) Community recovery Since 2010, led by the government and operated by non-profit organizations, at least 325 community events have been organized; Over 10,000 volunteer hours □ Business Innovation District in the Post-earthquake Christchurch
have been given by the community; The community continues to test new ideas for the future; Numerous positive media
strengthened public involvement in the
articles and supportive responses have
Christchurch rebuild efforts.
been received. These series of events and
(7) Business
efforts have greatly mobilized the general
Extraordinary innovation in
public and soothed local residents’
this regard is demonstrated by local
psychological wounds inflicted by
entrepreneurs testing new goods
earthquakes.
or services in a low cost, low risk
(2) Recovery of sense of place
environment, embracing new transitional
During the post-disaster reconstruction
business opportunities and partnerships.
process, nearly 100 vacant sites have been activated 450 times with over 150 creative projects; Transitional city projects are
Effect and Challenge 1. Effect of the Initiative
now recognized by the community and visitors as symbols of hope and recovery; Our Ever-evolving City Program
In the wake of the earthquake in
connects people to spaces and businesses
September 2010, under the leadership
throughout the city; Numerous activities
of Christchurch City Council and
reflect the past, present and future of
with vibrant support from all parts
Christchurch, thus strengthening citizens’
of the society, efforts were exerted to
sense of identity and belonging for the