Historic Places Canterbury : “Deputation to the Christchurch City Council Communities Housing and Economic Development Committee. 7th May 2015”

historic_places_cant_purple_logoThe Deputation included supplementary material of images taken from a Donovan Rypkema Workshop as well as copies of the:
“Older, Smaller, Better : Measuring how the character of buildings and blocks influences urban vitality” Study.
The following is the text of the Deputation.
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“More targeted approach to earthquake-prone buildings” Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister For Building and Housing (Media Release)

“The priority in developing this earthquake strengthening policy for buildings is public safety and minimising future fatalities. We also need to ensure the response is proportionate to the risk, that the costs are minimised and that we retain as much of our built heritage as possible,” Dr Smith says.
The Media Release is as follows:Nick Smith

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“SUBMISSION TO HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA 5 POLICY DOCUMENTS” : Historic Places Aotearoa

SUBMISSION TO HERITAGE NEW ZEALAND POUHERE TAONGA 5 POLICY DOCUMENTS

Administration of the archaeological provisions of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014.
Management and use of historic places owned or controlled or vested in Heritage New Zealand.
Administration of the NZ Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero.
Administration of the National Historic Landmarks List/Ngā Manawhenua o Aotearoa me ōna Kōrero Tūturu.
Statutory role of advocacy for historical and cultural heritage.

The HPA Submission (PDF) can be downloaded from the following ink: HPA Submission to HNZPT

 

$108m needed to restore earthquake-damaged Canterbury Provincial Chambers” Press Online Article (20.04.2015)

"Restoration of the historic Canterbury Provincial Chambers is unlikely start for at least 10 years because the city council does not have the $108 million needed for the project..." The Press Reports online:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/67871428/108m-needed-to-restore-earthquakedamaged-canterbury-provincial-chambers

Historic Places Mid Canterbury: Heritage Bus Trip Visiting Christchurch Heritage Buildings Sunday May 3, 2015

Book Now for the Historic Places Mid Canterbury Bus Trip !!!

The Bus Trip includes a guided Tour of the Heritage (Hotel) Christchurch (the Old Government Buildings in the Square) , Trinity Church and Isaac Theatre Royal.-HPMC - Bus Trip May 2015 (download link to form)

Historic Places Mid Canterbury

Heritage Bus Trip
Visiting Christchurch Heritage Buildings
Sunday May 3, 2015 (more…)

“Older, Smaller, Better Measuring how the character of buildings and blocks influences urban vitality” Preservation Green Lab Study

"All across America, blocks of older, smaller buildings are quietly contributing to robust local economies and distinctive livable communities. ... Building on statistical analysis of the built fabric of three major American cities, the research demonstrates that established neighborhoods with a mix of older, smaller buildings perform better than districts with larger, newer structures when tested against a range of economic, social, and environmental outcome measures."
"Older, Smaller, Better Measuring how the character of buildings and blocks influences urban vitality" Report. (National Trust for Historic Preservation) (more…)

Victoria Square Public Forum At Knox Church

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Chris Lynch took this image of the vote at the Victoria Square Public Forum. (Source Chris Lynch's Facebook page: LynchinNZ)

"At tonight's public meeting we called for a show of hands on keeping Victoria Square as is. What lovely passionate Cantabs. It was an honour to MC this meeting on behalf of the Chch Civic Trust & Historic Places Canterbury."

Chris Lynch took this image and posted it on his Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/lynchinnz

Additional images:
https://www.facebook.com/lynchinnz/photos/pcb.409232019255771/409231989255774/?type=1&theater