A video of the open forum at the 2016 Seismics in the City Conference, facilitated by Brendon Burns, Communications Consultant at Brendon Burns and Associates.
A presentation by Dr Deirdre Hart (Department of Geography) on "Making Coastal Cities Resilient: Lessons from Christchurch" as part of the 2012 Earthquake Forums held at the University of Canterbury.
A photograph of a temporary installation titled GlowCity, which was created by students from Unitec, in partnership with Games Hall street games. GlowCity was part of CityUps - a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of a temporary installation titled GlowCity, which was created by students from Unitec, in partnership with Games Hall street games. GlowCity was part of CityUps - a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of a temporary installation titled GlowCity, which was created by students from Unitec, in partnership with Games Hall street games. GlowCity was part of CityUps - a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A video of a keynote presentation by Dr Laurie Johnson, Project Scientist at the Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Centre, at the 2016 Seismics in the City Conference. The presentation is titled, "The Trajectory of Post-disaster Recovery and Regeneration: Learning from other cities".The abstract for the presentation reads, "What does regeneration look like and how long does it take? A look at what we can learn about regeneration from other cities that have experienced disasters. An exploration of the innovation needed to fulfil the recovery vision, as well as the value of collaboration in the next five years."
The story of the city’s urban marae, Ngā Hau e Whā, built from 1981 onwards, begins in the migration of Māori from their tūrangawaewae to cities. The marae project is linked to a desire among city elders to move Māori out of the city centre to the east.
A video clip of young people playing volleyball on Manchester Street during CityUps. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A video clip of several large-scale installations which are part of CityUps. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A video clip of young people playing volleyball on Manchester Street during CityUps. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of four people playing with a large inflatable ball at CityUps. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of Coralie Winn (Gap Filler) leading an aerobics session at CityUps. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of Coralie Winn (Gap Filler) leading an aerobics session at CityUps. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of a model city at the Rebuild Central office on Lichfield Street. The model was created by members of the public as part of the Christchurch City Council's Transitional City consultation project.
A photograph of a large-scale, temporary structure, titled Synthesis, being installed for CityUps. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of a large-scale, temporary structure, titled Synthesis, being installed for CityUps. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of visitors to CityUps playing with a large inflatable ball and parachute. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of a model city at the Rebuild Central office on Lichfield Street. The model was created by members of the public as part of the Christchurch City Council's Transitional City consultation project.
A photograph of students from Unitec constructing a temporary installation titled ScopeCity, which was part of CityUps - a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A video clip of Ronnie van Hout's self-portrait sculpture titled Comin' Down, illuminated during CityUps. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A video clip of pedestrians at the intersection of Manchester, Lichfield and High Streets during CityUps. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A video clip of Ronnie van Hout's self-portrait sculpture titled Comin' Down, illuminated during CityUps. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of a man in a yellow jumpsuit standing on Manchester Street with a CityUps sign. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A photograph of CityUps - a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A PDF copy of pages 44-45 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'Colombo Street Temporary Streetscape'. Photo: Tim Church. With permission: Christchurch City Council.
A photograph of students wearing high visibility vests and hard hats, taking a break on the CityUps installation site. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
A video clip of the damaged Excelsior Hotel on Manchester Street, shot from behind a wire fence during CityUps. CityUps was a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
Painted lines on the road at the corner of Hereford and Colombo Streets, part of the Christchurch City Council's Transitional City project.
A photograph of a stall at CityUps - a 'city of the future for one night only', and the main event of FESTA 2014.
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Extensive damage can be seen on the north-west and south-west corners of the building.