Four ave-news: Projects and developments to watch in Christchurch's central city
Cityscape investigates what's coming up in the central city.
Anchors away
If you’re not aware of the big hitters of the central city redevelopment, then you need to come out from under your rock and get excited about some so-called ‘anchor projects’. Nearly finished is Te Pae Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre (A1), which may not affect your day-to-day life but should bring a bustle of business into town from afar.
Next on the list for completion is Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre (A2), which will bring several pools (including a 50-metre competition pool) to the central city along with indoor courts, gym and other facilities. Then there’s the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena (A3). Work hasn’t started on it yet so we don’t know all the details, but it’s going to have a roof for year-round sports including international rugby, excellent acoustics for massive gigs, and at least 25,000 seats.
Culture bomb
There’s a whole lot of development incoming to keep the city’s artistic and cultural scene thriving.
New site for The Court Theatre (C1) courttheatre.org.nz
The Arts Centre revitalisation (C2) artscentre.org.nz
Canterbury Museum redevelopment (C3) canterburymuseum.com
Living space
One Central (L1)
Up to 900 homes planned as one of the key residential developments of the central city. Between Lichfield, Kilmore, Manchester and Madras Sts – fletcherliving.co.nz
Riverbank Quarter (L2)
A mixed residential and commercial development fronting onto the river between Colombo and Manchester Streets. 243 Cambridge Tce – dgmgroup.co.nz
Laneway Apartments (L3)
Retail on the ground floor, five storeys of apartment living above – including accessible housing and Kiwibuild homes. 150 Tuam St – inovo.nz
The Spire (L4)
Nine floors of beautiful residential apartments and penthouses on top of the Wyndham Garden Hotel. 64 Kilmore St – thespire.co.nz
Existing builds
Therer are also awesome older homes hitting the market – perfect for heritage hawks, budget-conscious buyers and resident renovators.
Moving to town
Thinking about making the move? Check out these great resources for info on living and working in Ōtautahi.
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