“The Feedback Summary findings reinforces the wishes of Christchurch Residents who have written letters, appeared on talkback radio, attended Public Meetings, sent emails and in countless private conversations have clearly stated to CCDU and to Minister Nicky Wagner - “Victoria Square, there is no need for change. Leave it alone.”
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
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
Morning Report (RNZ National) coverage:
Public say no to Victoria Square redesign ( 3′ 10″ )
Hundreds of Cantabrians gathered in Christchurch last night to deliver the Government a strong message - leave the city's Victoria Square alone.
http://podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20150401-0740-public_say_no_to_victoria_square_redesign-048.mp3
"Morning Report" reporting that 300 people attended the Victoria Square Public Forum.
Residents of Christchurch are invited to attend a
Public Forum on Victoria Square to be held 7.30pm Tuesday 31st March at Knox Church Centre.
The Promotional Flyer can be downloaded from this link: Flyer_Vic_Square_Yellow_Ribbon_Picnic_and_Public_Forum
The Media Release is as follows:
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Image of Victoria Square's Cook Statue and Trees with Yellow Ribbons.
"Victoria Square No Need For Change” is inviting Christchurch residents to bring their lunch or just turn up and enjoy Victoria Square this Saturday between 12.00- 2.00pm.
"We are calling this informal gathering of residents a “Yellow Ribbon Picnic”.
The flyer can be downloaded here: Flyer_Vic_Square_Yellow_Ribbon_Picnic_and_Public_Forum
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
Canterbury Television interviewed Mark Gerrard, Chair Historic Places Canterbury, Neil Roberts Chair Christchurch Civic Trust and Elizabeth Winkworth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ9fgK1NUSc
Victoria Square: "No Need For Change" Facebook page has the latest updates:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Victoria-Square-No-Need-For-Change/787812354637275
CCDU web site link:
http://ccdu.govt.nz/projects-and-precincts/te-papa-otakaro-avon-river-precinct/victoria-square-market-place
Online Submissions can be made here:
"The Future of Victoria Square"
https://yourvoice.ccc.govt.nz/victoria-square
Media reports on the CCDU proposed revamp of Victoria Square:
" Victoria Square consultation 'infantile' " (The Press 10/03/2015)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/67161198/Victoria-Square-consultation-infantile
"Victoria Square submissions open" (The Press 06/03/2015)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/67038367/Victoria-Square-submissions-open
The following letter was sent to the Press Editor by the Historic Places Canterbury Chair Mark Gerrard.
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Grant Edge has generously supplied the text of "VICTORIA SQUARE – A Space Under Siege" that was published in The Press.
VICTORIA SQUARE – A Space Under Siege
Principal Victoria Square Landscape Architect Gary Bateman (Melbourne) and local Landscape Architect Grant Edge provide an overview of the existing design and comparatively critique the new proposal. (more…)
