The Urban Advisory reviewed the planning goals and strategies implemented as part of the Christchurch earthquake rebuild response.
The Challenge
The review was to assess the progress of the recovery objectives stated in the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan (CCRP) against a range of different metrics across urban design, economy and investment, delivery and development (construction and infrastructure), social recovery, environmental and ecological sustainability, culture and heritage, and the regulatory outcomes.
The Solution
Relevant national, regional, and city-level strategies were reviewed by TUA to provide a comprehensive understanding of the strategic context for the review, as well as best practice indicators that could be used to measure the progress achieved. TUA also developed an assessment framework for measuring and evaluating regeneration progress, within which the wider team would complete their review.
The Journey
TUA delivered an initial insights report summarising each focus area in the CCRP and identified opportunities to increase momentum in each area. To aid decision makers in summarising progress, assessing confidence and indicating any shifts in strategic priorities, TUA developed a visual tool and decision framework to inform near-term decisions impacting the realisation of CCRP objectives.
TUA also made recommendations about how to increase regeneration momentum in the central city, enabling recommendations to be made to the Minister for Regeneration and the Mayor of Christchurch.
