Pigeons sit on the remains of one of the tallest buildings in Christchurch that was 95% demolished two or three years ago. The basement (now filled with water) and the columns remain.
Demolished due to damage from the Christchurch 2011 earthquake.
20161112_9961_7D2-70 The future face of Christchurch?
Cultivate Christchurch is operating this urban farm in the city, about 5-10 minutes walk to Cathedral Square. Many of the buildings in this area were demolished after the earhquakes, and in the background is a new building on Kilmore Street.
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20160419_7732_7D2-400 The City is in Rebuild phase (110/366)
A totally different view to a few years ago. Most of the tall buildings have gone and construction is underway on a lot of new buildings, View from across the Estuary in Redcliffs.
A couple of days ago the government agency controlling the post-earthquake work (CERA - Canterbury Ea...
One of the most beautiful pieces of wall art (added to the blank walls after buildings were demolished following the earthquakes) in Christchurch, is now being hidden by a new building in front of it.
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20161211_0216_1D3-24 Six years on
A view that was impossible six years ago. There was a group of buildings including another high-rise in the vacant area in the middle ground.
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