Fisher, Michael (2B)

The Regeneration Laboratory

Michael Fisher Senior Planner Urban Regeneration

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the laboratory

christchurch, new zealand

the experiment      

The circumstance The question The hypothesis The test The conclusions (so far) Some things to experiment with…

the circumstance

Photo Credit: Getty Images. Photographer: Gillian Needham

22 February 2011 12.51pm

multiple events

widespread damage

New Zealand / AAP

the question What approaches to recovery and regeneration will help make Christchurch the most unique and interesting small city in the south pacific?

“Cardencity� - Attributed to Seek

the hypothesis Supporting bottom up planning which embraces the transitional phase of regeneration and recovery; Giving space for experimentation and creative ideas to be tested; and Facilitating the establishment of small to medium businesses as well as those projects that allow for wide community participation and expression

‌‌..will help create the most interesting and unique city in the south pacific.

the test

“Nom Nom” - Artist Unknown

canterbury recovery strategy

canterbury recovery strategy

christchurch central recovery plan

Share An Idea - Christchurch City Council

christchurch central recovery plan

christchurch central recovery plan

christchurch suburban master plans

epic

EPIC Sanctuary - Enterprise Precinct and Innovation Campus

artbox and the boxed quarter

Boxed Quarter - F3 Design

events village

Hagley Events Village - Christchurch City Council

temporary retail

ReStart Retail Mall

gap filler

“Lyttelton “Dance-O-Matt” Petanque - Gap Club” Filler - Gap Filler

greening the rubble

Rhys Taylor on the former Asko Design Store site

festival of temporary architecture

LUXCity

peterborough village

Peterborough Village residential rebuild workshop

ministry of awesome

getting art out of the gallery

“After Cramner Courts” - Mike Hewson

conclusions

“ in case of ” Gaby Montejo

conclusions Top down approaches have provided a potential vision of the future with significant projects, a guide for investment and goals for government.

However the path to delivery is uncertain and the number of players able to be involved varies which creates a feeling that ‘the recovery is being done to me’ Transitional projects are showing unique and tangible results and are giving Christchurch a new point of difference.

Examples demonstrate that giving space for people to be creative and test ideas ‘can set the tone’ for creation of the new city and help them expand their own horizons.

Finding the right levers to get small and medium businesses established in the ‘in-between’ (both time and space) has added both new social and economic value and has the potential to a make the city a much more interesting and attractive place.

some things to experiment with..

“On First Looking Into Chapman’s Homer” - Michael Parekowhai

change the rules

Smash Palace

facilitate, coordinate, negotiate

Rebuild Central office

quick, tangible steps

Sydenham Billboard, Brougham Street

build & sustain relationships

go beyond consultation & engagement

Kilmore Block Concept Plan

support the creative

rethink & reprioritise    

Life in Vacant Spaces Transitional projects Fund Creative Industries Support Fund Christchurch City Council transitional projects

Cycle Powered Cinema and Bike Pump Track

lose control‌.. embrace the transition

Gap Filler Football