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Ideas to
Reality
Building a 21st century city
Image: Bus Interchange
Knox Plaza, Victoria Street
Contents
Rārangi Upoko
Foreword: Building a 21st century city..............4 A Prosperous City.............................................34 An Accessible City...........................................64
Retail Precinct...............................................36 Travel ...........................................................66
Remembering the journey..................................6 Convention Centre Precinct..........................38 An Accessible City - access for all.................68
What we’ve been through...............................8 Private enterprise..........................................40
Where we are now........................................10
A Vibrant City....................................................42 What progress looks like..................................70
The Blueprint comes to life..............................12 Performing Arts Precinct...............................44 What progress looks like...............................72
Hagley Oval...................................................14 Central Library..............................................46
Earthquake Memorial.....................................16 Metro Sports Facility.....................................48 Progress Timeline.............................................74
Bus Interchange............................................18 Stadium........................................................50
Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct.............20 Arts and Culture............................................52
Justice and Emergency Services Precinct......22 Events...........................................................54
Innovation Precinct........................................24 Hospitality.....................................................56
Health Precinct/Te Papa Hauora....................26 Private Residential Developments.................58
Residential Demonstration Project.................59
A Green City......................................................28 East Frame...................................................60
Green spaces...............................................30 South Frame.................................................62
Green buildings.............................................32
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Ideas to Reality
Foreword
Building a 21st century city lighting
local
artists & fewer cars tourism performance
performers venues
Message from John Ombler, Acting mixed use rail/tram
Chief Executive, Canterbury produce green buildings eco-
friendly
laneways
markets
Cathedral
Earthquake Recovery Authority Square
precincts
Following the series of earthquakes that started in September building
codes affordable entertainment green sports &
recreation
spaces
public
2010 and caused widespread damage, the centre of transport
Christchurch was left unrecognisable and in need of a plan to
day/night
manage its recovery. This was a ‘once only’ opportunity: one learning cafés & markets boutique
shopping
chance to get it right, one chance to rebuild a city that would restaurants
grow successfully into the future. specialised small
people
shops
retail buses
In June 2011 Christchurch City Council asked people to
John Ombler, Acting Chief Executive, shopping
‘Share an Idea’ about what they wanted for their new central commercial
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery cycling building
initiatives
city. From over 100,000 ideas, certain themes were identified
Authority (CERA) heights
and these became the strategic goals for the revival of the
new city: walkways Avon River
parking Ōtākaro malls
architectural
design
safety riverside
A Green City A Prosperous City memorials
squares
features
central socialising
city living
separate
pedestrians cycle lanes
bus
A Vibrant City An Accessible City
exchange
free Wi-Fi
The ideas and desires that formed these themes came from the people of Christchurch and they
have been used to shape the central city’s design and rebuild. Over an intense 100-day period, the
Blueprint Plan was created by a professional consortium in conjunction with CERA’s Christchurch
Central Development Unit (CCDU) as part of the Christchurch Central Recovery Plan.
Share an Idea
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a framework for the private sector to populate the central city and develop it alongside the key
KILMORE ST Te Puna Ahurea
anchor projects, with the financial backing of the Government.
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Cultural Centre
(indicative)
Residential The Crown has supported the wishes of the people from the start. Rebuilding the largest city in
Demonstration
Performing
Arts Precinct
Project the South Island, alongside local government, iwi, businesses, investors and community, has been
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Convention
a top priority that has long-term Government commitment.
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Centre
Central
I look forward to the exciting future we have ahead of us and I am also truly delighted with the
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Christchurch City Council has been working hard to
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M O O R H O U S E AV E M O O R H O U S E AV E we at the Council look forward to taking the reigns as we
Dr Karleen Edwards, Chief Executive, move forward.
Blueprint Plan for central city
Christchurch City Council
The Blueprint Plan was created as a framework to help form a successful city. Over the last three
years we have been working purposefully towards this vision. Much of the Crown development in
the central city has only been able to take place in just the last two years. To date, over 40 per cent
of the post-quake physical rebuild has already been completed and the halfway mark is rapidly
approaching. Achieving this progress has been no mean feat – involving tenacity, hard work and a
total commitment to the future of Christchurch.
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Ideas to Reality
Remembering the journey
Residents watching demolition
What we’ve been through
Vespa Bar in Poplar Lane
Christchurch has been through a lot of change. Central Christchurch was changed permanently
After the quake of February 2011,
it became clear that the city would never be
Damage overview – not just physically, but economically as well.
Between 2011 and 2012 the number of central
the same again. The emotional impact has been 1,628,429 square metres city businesses plummeted from 5,689 to 3,758
significant and long lasting. However, it is the of road were damaged and needed to be repaired and the number of employees dropped from
physical impact of the natural disaster that is or replaced across large parts of greater Christchurch 47,350 to 27,560. The economic geography
seen on a daily basis. of the central city was changed as many
659 kilometres businesses were forced to move to the suburbs.
The consequences of the Canterbury
of sewer pipes and 69 kilometres of water
earthquake series were substantial with an mains were damaged However, the biggest factor affecting the start
unprecedented amount of remedial work of the greater Christchurch rebuild was that the
needed before any rebuilding could take place. ground was still shaking.
Damage to the infrastructure and the loss of
About 168,000 dwellings
in greater Christchurch (over 90%) had
buildings left the city– particularly the city a dwelling claim
centre – unrecognisable.
1,100 buildings
needed to be demolished in the city centre
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Ideas to Reality
Legend – aftershocks map
Major Canterbury Earthquakes
7.1 on 4 September 2010
6.3 on 22 February 2011
6.0 on 13 June 2011
5.9 on 23 December 2011
Aftershocks September 2010 to December 2012
Aftershocks September 2010 to June 2011
Aftershocks July 2011 to December 2011
Aftershocks January 2012 to June 2012
Aftershocks July 2012 to December 2012
Magnitude Indicator
3.0 - 4.0
4.0 - 5.0
5.0 and greater
Map courtesy of North and South GIS Earthquake Data Source: GeoNet, GNS. Original Map Scale: 1:320,000 on A4.
Greater Christchurch experienced over 11,000 rebuild up close. From this perspective, it is
aftershocks from February 2011 and they did often difficult to step back and take in the many
not stop until mid 2012. Unsound and damaged positive changes that have happened since the
buildings were still being demolished carefully Blueprint Plan’s publication.
during this period but it was neither safe nor
sensible to start the actual rebuilding until The guiding principles and the vision, created
the ground had stopped shaking. Insurance as part of the Christchurch Central Recovery
issues were also restricting the start of the Plan, were deliberately designed to form a
construction, setting back progress every time solid framework to build the new Christchurch
there was a significant aftershock. However, upon. It is these plans that will, in time, make
planning and designing could continue at pace. Christchurch one of the most modern and
carefully considered cities in the world.
The Blueprint Plan was published in June 2012.
Now, only three years later, it is exciting to see
so many of these plans and ideas starting to
come to life. Christchurch residents and visitors
see the devastation and the frustrations of the
Demolition in progress
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Ideas to Reality
Where we are now
The progress of the city’s rebuild and
Completed work regeneration to date has been nothing less
than extraordinary. You cannot repair or
Waste water replace 150 years of city infrastructure and
404km of pipe (64%) repaired/replaced
57 pump stations (71%) repaired/replaced
W 97% of design
is complete
construction in just three years and yet the
statistics to the left on the work of the Stronger
Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT)
Storm water indicate that Christchurch has come amazingly
41km of pipe (51%) repaired/replaced
4 pump stations (51%) repaired/replaced 74% of construction
is complete close to it.
Progress in general construction and
Fresh water
commitment from private investment have also
76km of pipe (84%) repaired/replaced F
20 pump stations and reservoirs (87%) repaired/replaced 96% of central city
work is complete led to significant changes and noticeable growth.
Roading
1,049,649 sqm of road (64%) repaired/replaced of the whole
122 bridges/culverts (81%) repaired/replaced 76% SCIRT programme
is complete
117 retaining walls (62%) repaired/replaced
Information above shown as at August 2015 from SCIRT
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Ideas to RealityFitzgerald Avenue road damage Fitzgerald Avenue after repair
The following pages
Hotel rooms
The number of hotel rooms available in the city has
increased to 884 in February 2015 from 53 in March 2011
celebrate the progress of the
Building consent valuations
The value of building consents has increased to $153,411,670
in the first quarter of 2015 from just $1,193,600 in the
rebuild and regeneration of
second quarter of 2011
the city to date.
Visitors
In February 2015, 98,638 visitors came to Christchurch,
compared with just 15,278 in April 2011
Hospitality
About 760 cafés and restaurants now in Christchurch;
nearly at pre-quake levels of 911 (June 2010)
Novotel Hotel, The Square, Christchurch
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Ideas to RealityHagley Oval during Cricket World Cup 2015
The Blueprint comes to life
Hagley Oval
Papa Kirikiti
“It’s better
Hagley Oval, the first of the anchor projects cricketing history as well as a salute to the
to be completed, has been a silver lining future, providing an investment in sport and
A Green City to emerge from the Canterbury earthquake community for generations to come.
sequences, which ruined Christchurch’s
international cricket ground, AMI Stadium. In a world of concrete 80,000-seat stadiums, than before, it’s
coming alive.”
Redevelopment work began on the Oval on Hagley Oval is in a league of its own. Grass
17 December 2013 and, less than 12 months embankments and white picket fences give it a
A Vibrant City later, the pavilion at Hagley Oval was officially traditional feel that is sure to stir the emotions.
opened on Monday 15 September 2014.
The new Hagley Oval also boasts all the modern
Male Resident 40-63
Hagley Oval demonstrates what can be comforts of an international cricket stadium
achieved by a bold vision, dedication and and was a standout venue during the 2015 ICC
hard work. It is a celebration of Canterbury’s Cricket World Cup.
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Ideas to RealityNew Zealand v Sri Lanka, Boxing Day test match
The redeveloped Oval had its debut on
Boxing Day 2014, with a test match between
New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Attended by
over 8,000 fans, it was the first international
cricket match played in the city since the 2011
earthquake. When Hagley Oval hosted two
warm-up matches and three pool matches
during the ICC Cricket World Cup, players and
spectators labelled it a “roaring success” and
a “cracker venue” with its intimate village green
atmosphere. Black Caps captain, Brendan
McCullum, gave his nod of approval, praising
the unique set-up of the Hagley Oval pitch.
The response of the international players was
equally approving.
Cricket World Cup opening ceremony Cricket World Cup 2015 – Sri Lanka v New Zealand
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Ideas to RealityCanterbury Earthquake National Memorial
Whakamaharatanga ā-Motu mō te Rū o Waitaha
The Memorial Wall, designed by Grega Vezjak, an architect from Slovenia The Call for Ideas to Remember
The Canterbury Earthquake Memorial will The site for the Canterbury Earthquake The submissions were shortlisted to six by an
provide a place to reflect on the events that Memorial is on a stretch of Ōtākaro/Avon River evaluation panel made up of arts professionals,
A Green City changed Canterbury forever, paying respect
to the 185 people who lost their lives on 22
between Montreal Street and Rhododendron
Island. This location was selected because it is
experts in architecture and landscape
architecture, and a participant on behalf of the
February 2011. It will acknowledge the shared easily accessible and can accommodate both bereaved families. The evaluation panel was
trauma and the huge support received with the one person seeking quiet reflection, and events selected to provide a broad range of experience
recovery operation that followed. with many people. Feedback from families of and expertise so that the chosen memorial
people who died in the February earthquake design would be fitting and achieve the
How we choose to remember varies over time, and those who were severely injured showed aspirations and objectives expressed by those
and across cultures and individuals. It can also they wished for the Memorial to incorporate affected by this tragedy.
happen in all kinds of ways – sometimes as part water and greenery. This location fits well with
of a formal civic function, and at other times as these wishes as it is on the banks of Ōtākaro/ The shortlisted designs were shared with
personal and informal reflection. The design of a Avon River with many large, well-established trees. bereaved families, the seriously injured
memorial contributes to the act of remembering and those who survived the major building
by providing for different interpretations and The process to decide on a design for the collapses. Their feedback was a very important
experiences. It might be a place you walk Memorial began with the call for ‘Ideas part of the development of the designs.
through, or simply sit in while reflecting. to Remember’. Anyone, anywhere in the
world, could submit a design idea to create
a meaningful memorial. More than 330
submissions from 37 countries were received.
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Ideas to RealityThe people behind the six chosen designs In essence, the design will be as seen in artist’s
Cambridge Terrace
were then invited to progress their ideas into impressions. However, as with all designs, it will Cashel Street
Bridge of
developed designs using this feedback. They evolve during the detailed design phase. Remembrance
presented the final designs to the recovery In particular, the design team will consider:
leaders, key stakeholders, including first
responder organisations of New Zealand, • the selection of trees
and the public.
Montreal Street
• the design of an additional, simple Ōtākaro/Avon River
Drawing on the feedback received on the reflective space on the north bank
final designs, the evaluation panel made a
recommendation on its preferred design to • the arrangement of the names of the
the Memorial Leadership Group. This group people who lost their lives that day
is made up of the Associate Minister for (a name will only be placed on The
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery, the Mayor of Memorial Wall with permission from Foot bridge
Christchurch, Kaiwhakahaere of Te Rūnanga
Cambridge Terrace
their families.) Te Papa Ōtākaro/
o Ngāi Tahu and the Minister for Arts, Culture Avon River Precinct
promenade
and Heritage. • how the first responders, survivors
and seriously injured will be Open area,
On 13 May 2015, Minister for Canterbury
Earthquake Recovery Hon Gerry Brownlee
acknowledged space for reflection
announced The Memorial Wall, by Grega Vezjak, Memorial Wall
• how people can share their stories Te
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as the selected design for the Canterbury or
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Montreal Street bridge
and experiences O
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Earthquake Memorial.
The evaluation panel recommended The
• how to link The Memorial Wall to the
sensitive sites around the city where N
Memorial Wall because it:
lives were lost, including the CTV and Tuam Street
• makes best use of the sun. Located PGC sites. The Memorial is on a stretch of Ōtākaro/Avon River between Montreal Street and Rhododendron Island.
on the southern bank of the river, it is
not shaded by buildings or trees The design selected is a major engineering
project, as well as a beautiful landscape art
• provides a journey, beginning with work. Construction will take some time. The site
the Memorial space, and then over will be ready for its official dedication on
the bridge to the north bank where 22 February 2017.
a simple space for sitting, reflecting,
talking with each other and
“The Memorial Wall will
remembering will be created
• is safe and provides an excellent
be a beautiful part of the
space for commemorative events
• provides a strong civic statement
new Christchurch.”
that is an evocative and powerful
memorial Female Resident, 25-45
• is feasible to build within budget and
does not create adverse flood risk.
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Ideas to RealityBus Interchange features
Airport-style lounge
with comfortable seating, in a separate
area away from the bus circulation area
Automatic Shops
glass and
doors cafés
Bus Fully staffed
Bus Interchange bays information
booth
Whakawhitinga Pahi
Bus Interchange from Lichfield Street
Architecturally
designed building
The opening of the Bus Interchange (Stage and bring people into central Christchurch full of natural light
One) on 25 May 2015 marked the second from all over greater Canterbury. The new Bus
A Green City of the key anchor projects to open in central
Christchurch and was an important step in
Interchange is a key aspect of an integrated
transport system. It is included in the initiatives A rain garden
developing a region-wide transport system. The An Accessible City and A Liveable City – two that will capture and
Bus Interchange is a comfortable, high-quality, chapters of the Christchurch Central Recovery recycle 70% of runoff
accessible public transport facility for the city. It Plan created to help establish the Christchurch
A Prosperous City represents another milestone to celebrate in the of the future as one of the world’s most modern
city’s rebuild. and efficient cities. 100 secure bike parks
`Public transport is a vital part of any city, The Bus Interchange includes state-of-the-art
contributing to the smooth running, energetic features to make public transport easy and
An Accessible City vibe and general success of many cities around appealing to a wide audience.
the world. By embracing the bus system in
Christchurch, people will be able to traverse
the city easily. Key results will be to reduce
Undergoing Green Star
traffic congestion, parking issues and pollution;
assessment
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Ideas to Reality“I am really
excited about
what it holds
for the future.”
Female Resident 15-25
The Bus Interchange is designed to cope
with the city’s projected public transport use,
from now until 2041. By then it is estimated
that 70,000 people will use the Interchange
each day.
Accessibility was integrated into the design of
the Bus Interchange following consultation with
disability and specialist accessibility groups Accessibility features included throughout Bus Interchange interior and sliding glass doors
and an independent audit from Barrier Free
New Zealand. Key accessibility features include
bright, tactile paving for guidance, and large,
unisex and wheelchair-accessible toilets, with
both left- and right-side facilities and ramps.
There are no steps, so all entrances to the
building are fully accessible. Aural and visual
elements have also been considered. All buses
are announced via the public address (PA)
system, which helps direct passengers. In
addition, an ‘induction hearing loop’, to provide
hearing assistance to hearing-aid users, is
installed in the Metro service counter and Braille
is included on all key signage. The project team
has worked closely with the Blind Foundation to
provide suitable lighting levels that reduce glare,
and signage and text of an appropriate size.
Bus Interchange seating area
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Ideas to RealityFast-flowing facts
10,000 tonnes
of liquefaction have been removed
15,000 square metres
of gravel have been cleaned
1,500 fish
have been rescued
Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct 9,630 new plants
‘Kia atawhai ki te tangata.’ Care for the people. have been established
Avon River Precinct boardwalk Watermark
1,700 new trees
Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct will Significant work is complete or underway. One will be planted
re-energise the city by creating an urban of the Precinct’s first success stories is to be
A Green City waterfront. It will provide accessible spaces for
people to gather, both day and night, along with
found in the river itself, where fish are now
thriving, water is flowing faster and the riverbed 100,000 native
places where people can live, entertain, relax, is cleaner, thanks to extensive cleaning and and exotic shrubs
shop and dine, and where business can flourish. rehabilitation works. will be planted
A Vibrant City A resilient green spine that winds its way
through the heart of Christchurch, Ōtākaro/Avon
On the riverbank, intensive landscape
enhancement, which would normally take up
River has the potential to act as a major catalyst to 20 years to complete, is being undertaken in Information from CCDU website
for inner-city regeneration. Te Papa Ōtākaro/ less than four years.
Avon River Precinct will celebrate its strong links
An Accessible City to Ngāi Tahu and to early European settlers by Watermark was the first section of the Precinct
to open. Spanning the river’s true left bank
enhancing and recognising historical sites along
its path. between Antigua Boat Sheds and Montreal
Street, it provides a glimpse of how other
Precinct elements could look.
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Ideas to RealityAvon River works, image courtesy of City Care The Terraces
One of the other two major projects underway Construction is also underway on The Terraces
around Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct section of the Precinct, which stretches along
is the Margaret Mahy Family Playground, Oxford Terrace between Lichfield and Hereford
which is expected to be complete for the 2015 streets. Due for completion in 2016, this
Christmas holidays. This spectacular all-ages section of the riverbank will be transformed into
and all-abilities playground is set to become a bustling promenade with grand steps and
one of Canterbury’s most popular destinations. ramps leading down to the river’s eastern edge.
The size of a rugby field, it will be one of the
biggest playgrounds in Australasia and boast The central point of Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River
some of the newest and coolest playground Precinct, Victoria Square is a key civic space
equipment imaginable. with a rich history. The Canterbury Earthquake
Recovery Authority (CERA) is working together
with its partners and the community to develop
a restoration plan for the square. After two
rounds of public comment and submissions,
the final plan will be released in the latter part of
2015 and work planning can begin.
Section of Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct
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Ideas to RealityThe Precinct will house
Ministry
of Justice
Police
Corrections
St John
New Zealand
Fire Service
Ministry of
Justice and Emergency Services Precinct Civil Defence
and Emergency
Management
Artist’s impression of the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct
Canterbury
The Christchurch Justice and Emergency An estimated 2,000 people will work in or use
Civil Defence
Services Precinct brings together all justice the 42,000-square-metre Precinct daily. At the and Emergency Canterbury
A Green City and emergency services in one purpose-built peak of its construction, 400–500 people will Management
precinct in central Christchurch. be employed.
Christchurch
As the largest multi-agency government The judiciary will also be accommodated in the City Council
co-location project in New Zealand’s history, Precinct, in a way that recognises and ensures
Civil Defence
A Prosperous City it presents an unprecedented opportunity to
transform the delivery of justice and emergency
its constitutional independence.
and Emergency
services within Christchurch and the Canterbury The Christchurch Justice and Emergency Management
region. Further, as a prototype for new ways Services Precinct is one of the key anchor
of working, it will also benefit other regions projects bringing the centre of Christchurch
An Accessible City over time. back to life. With so many employees
working, dining and shopping in the city as
Information from the Ministry of Justice
well as travelling to and from it every day, it
will stimulate the recovery even further by
supporting retail and commercial activity in the
central area and other precincts.
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Ideas to RealityKey features
Three buildings: a justice building, an emergency services
building and a parking building for operational vehicles
Five levels
19 courtrooms
1,100 staff at peak
900 visitors daily
A purpose-built Emergency
Operations Centre
South Island 111 emergency services
(NZ Fire Service, Police and St John)
A custodial facility with 31 cells and 2 dayrooms
1.2-metre reinforced-concrete
raft foundation Artist’s impression of Emergency Operations Centre
An advanced approach to seismic design
with base isolation technology – 50 lead rubber bearings
and 83 sliders – and built to an Importance Level 4 The Christchurch Justice
600-millimetre sideways movement and Emergency Services
on the lead rubber bearings Precinct is over half-
Resilience against any future emergency way through its build
The Precinct will have its own power, water, and waste disposal and is on schedule for
for at least 72 hours
completion by mid 2017.
Information from the Ministry of Justice St John staff at work
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Ideas to RealityInnovation Precinct
Te Puna Rerekētanga
Artist’s impression of the Vodafone building
The Christchurch Innovation Precinct is now a Government agencies responsible for the
key location for innovative and high-tech firms. project have focused on attracting innovative
A Vibrant City As part of the greater Christchurch rebuild,
the Government has taken the opportunity to
small, medium and large domestic and
international companies to locate within the
redefine locations within the central city and new spaces currently being developed in
create a place where urban innovators can the Precinct.
work, live and collaborate in a thriving and
A Prosperous City competitive community. To date, Vodafone, Kathmandu, and Wynyard
Group have all announced their intention to join
The Innovation Precinct covers an area of the Precinct and all have plans to be on site in
approximately 3.6 hectares in the south- 2016. These large companies will be located
east corner of the central city. It is located alongside the Enterprise Precinct Innovation
within three city blocks bounded by Lichfield, Centre (EPIC), which serves as a bridge
Manchester, St Asaph, High, Tuam and connecting innovation-focused companies of all
Madras streets. sizes around the world. EPIC will be joined by
GreenHouse – a co-working hub that provides
affordable office space and a technology
accelerator for start-up firms.
Artist’s impression of the Kathmandu building
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Ideas to Reality• Innovation Hub
• Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar Car Park
• Dux Central
The Smash
Palace Bar
• Alice in Videoland
• C1 Espresso Bar
Wynyard Group Art Box, Tuam Street
Vodafone
Kathmandu
Car Park
EPIC
Map of the Innovation Precinct Artist’s impression of the South Plaza, courtesy of MBIE
Innovative Crown entities Callaghan Innovation This mix of businesses will create a stimulating,
and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise will enabling and dynamic environment within
also be locating within the Precinct. Another Christchurch’s new-look central city. Greater
will be a government-funded information and Christchurch will be a prosperous region for
communications technology (ICT) graduate business, work, education and investment,
school, which will bring together tertiary with the Innovation Precinct at the centre of
education providers and industry stakeholders this revitalisation.
to deliver high-level ICT education.
The Innovation Precinct will be home to a range
of hospitality businesses as well, including the
Smash Palace Bar, the Dux Central and Pot
Sticker Dumpling Bar, to help make the Precinct
an attractive environment in which to work.
Artist’s impression of High Street, courtesy of MBIE
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Ideas to RealityHealth Precinct/Te Papa Hauora
Artist’s impression of the new Acute Services Building
Health Precinct – The Vision
The future leadership of Health Precinct/Te Papa Hauora is
A Green City The Health Precinct/Te Papa Hauora is the
spearheaded by Christchurch’s major tertiary and health institutions.
hub of a creative and inspiring network that
integrates world-class health care, research and
innovation, education and industry with a strong
emphasis on population health. It will accelerate
A Prosperous City economic growth, act as a magnet for talent
and promote community wellbeing.
Located in the South Frame and overlooking
Ōtākaro/Avon River, the Health Precinct/
Te Papa Hauora will be within walking distance Together they make up the Health Precinct Advisory Council.
of the main hospital site. Supported by CERA and Matapopore (the Ngāi Tūāhuriri earthquake
recovery steering group) these Christchurch-based institutions hold a
shared vision for the development of a collaborative and world-class
hub of health research, innovation and service delivery.
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Ideas to Reality“We are going to be the safest
city in New Zealand.”
Female Resident 60+
Since the Advisory Council has been training. Close links with biomedical and clinical
established, the planning and design for the research, along with health innovation and
facilities in the Precinct are underway. Two industry partnerships, will help bring additional
projects will cement the Health Precinct/Te Papa economic activity into the Precinct.
Hauora and will add value to the whole of
New Zealand. A Research Centre of Excellence brings
together a network of researchers, students and
The Health Research and Education Facility clinicians with a clear focus on particular areas
will be a teaching and research centre where of research and innovation. It is anticipated that
researchers are closely linked and integrated the Research Centre of Excellence will adopt
with health service delivery and the teaching of specific themes in the medical technologies
health professionals. The shared use of spaces area, including imaging and regenerative
will see better fusion of research into clinical medicine, to bring together expertise,
practice as well as the integration of the entire equipment and funding across the region in a
health journey of education, research and collaborative framework.
Artist’s impression of the new Acute Services Building Artist’s impression Artist’s impression of the new Acute Services Building
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Ideas to RealityA Green City He Tāone Tiaki Taiao
Green spaces
In the last few years Christchurch has seen a
resurgence of community gardens, farmers’
A Green City markets and greened urban areas, thanks to
organisations like Greening the Rubble and
Life in Vacant Spaces, as well as to motivated
people in the community. With community
groups responding to the land emptied by
A Vibrant City demolitions, the subsequent green displays
have become ‘temporarily permanent’ projects
to enrich and enliven the city.
The Downtown Farmers Market is a
An Accessible City community venture that takes place each
Sunday at The Commons, on the corner of
Kilmore and Durham streets (the former Crowne
Plaza site). This market has a focus on fresh,
high-quality and, wherever possible, local
produce. It also incorporates a smaller element
of non-produce and giftware as well as live
music and takeaways. The Downtown Farmers Market
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Ideas to RealityThe Square has always been a place to gather The re-establishment of The Square as the
and celebrate. As major events return to the civic heart of central Christchurch will have
central city, The Square has recently hosted the a significant impact on the city. The 21,000
Antarctic-themed NZ Icefest festival hub, a New square metres of public space provide the
Year’s Eve Shihad concert and the Christchurch perfect location for key public, recreational,
Marathon event village. It will also be home to the cultural and commercial amenities.
Exxopolis Luminarium immersive art experience
during the 2015 Christchurch Arts Festival (CAF). It will also provide access to neighbouring
anchor projects such as the Convention Centre
Christchurch City Council has collaborated with Precinct, new Central Library, the Retail Precinct Friday Night Food Trucks in The Square
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna Waiwhetu and and Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to bring life and colour The return of entertainment facilities such
back to The Square. Sara Hughes’ contribution as cinemas, performance spaces, cafés and
of a towering flag wall and fences filled with restaurants will be encouraged to make The
plastic ‘put-in cups’ recall embroidery designs, Square vibrant and safe, day and night.
tukutuku panels and slate patterns on the
Christ Church Cathedral roof. Chris Heaphy’s The future design and use of The Square will be
work features signs, symbols and geometric determined by a public engagement process
architectural elements on a black background, in partnership with Christchurch City Council.
providing a backdrop for a whare complete with The popular transitional projects, public art and
living plants. events could continue as more people return to Living Whare work by Chris Heaphy
the heart of the city.
Over summer 2014–2015, The Square was also
home to the popular Friday Night Food Trucks,
Community gardens which attracted up to 1,000 people every Friday
night. Food trucks of 16 regular vendors from
Latimer Square, Cranmer Square and around Christchurch came together to serve an
Victoria Square are being enhanced. They will array of global street food, with entertainment
offer beautiful, open, green spaces for relaxing adding to the carnival-like atmosphere.
in and safe pathways providing pedestrians and
cyclists with an easy way of travelling from one
part of the city to another. ‘EXXOPOLIS Luminarium’ immersive art experience, CAF 2015
“I can spend an afternoon in the
city with my family, wandering
and exploring.” ‘EXXOPOLIS Luminarium’ immersive art experience, CAF 2015
Male Resident 20-35
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Ideas to RealityBus Interchange
The Bus Interchange is built to meet
environmental guidelines and is undergoing
Green Star assessment. The building is heated
in an efficient way using underground hot
water and natural ventilation, and the rain
garden captures and treats runoff before it is
Green buildings
released. Environmentally friendly materials
have also been used wherever possible.
Civic Building, photo by Simon Devitt
Greener technologies in building have a Perhaps crucial to the sustainability and cost- Sustainable features of the Awly Building
positive lasting legacy. Now Christchurch has efficiency of the building is its tri-generation include:
A Green City an unprecedented opportunity to build green,
healthy and resilient buildings.
system, which will use biogas, pumped from
Christchurch City Council’s Burwood landfill • oriented for sun with a well-insulated
site to generate its electricity. Spare power thermal envelope
Christchurch City Council has led the way generated from this process will be used to heat
with the Christchurch Civic Building, which and cool the building. • a facade with has solar-controlled
A Prosperous City received a 6 Green Star rating in March 2013.
The new Awly Investments development in
glazing and external shading tailored
to each of the three linked buildings
The sustainable concepts embraced by central Christchurch has achieved a 5 Green
developers and builders of the Civic Building Star design rating – the first new building in the • greater resilience and seismic
are expected to save Christchurch ratepayers city to do so since the quakes. security are achieved through the
An Accessible City around $1.3 million a year. A range of
innovations, including the use of low-emission The Awly Building – the five-storey, mixed-use
use of base isolators. These reduce
materials, under-floor air-conditioning and development at 287–293 Durham Street – was
swaying and shaking during an
automatic lighting controls that incorporate designed by Warren and Mahoney, and will earthquake, helping to limit damage
daylight dimming and occupancy detection, house offices and retail across three linked to the building
will be responsible for the building’s light buildings. It is due for completion in early 2016.
carbon footprint.
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Ideas to RealityArtist’s impression of the Awly Building, Durham Street Forté Health, Peterborough Street
• diagonal seismic bracing provides One other Green Star rating has been issued in where possible. It also incorporates a smart
“You feel like
lateral stability and is visible through Christchurch since the earthquakes, when the system to monitor and control all energy use.
the building façade. It makes an Forté Health Building gained a 4 Green Star Crucially, it is built to withstand a 1 in 2,500-
architectural statement that this custom rating. year earthquake.
building belongs to a more
structurally robust, post-earthquake
The three-level Forté Health Building is a true
trail-blazer, as the first Green Star building
Several buildings under construction are
pursuing Green Star ratings. These include
part of the
city
• a central courtyard offers
completed in central Christchurch since the
earthquakes and New Zealand’s first Green Star
the Vodafone building and Kathmandu HQ in
the Innovation Precinct and the BNZ Centre, development,
seeing things
medical centre. It is one of only three Green Star which will contain the Christchurch Integrated
green spaces health facilities throughout Australasia. Government Accommodation (CIGA) project.
that are
• internal design maximises outlook Its sustainable design includes a large internal
and natural light light-well to bring natural light into the centre
of the building; solar water heating; and a
• a highly efficient, flexible air-
conditioning system uses energy-
generous lawn for green space and reducing
stormwater run-off. It uses a highly energy-
happening.”
saving EC fan coils efficient heating and cooling system, low-energy
LEDs for lighting, and water-efficient fittings
• all offices feature LED lighting and Male Resident 45-60
occupancy sensors.
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Ideas to RealityA Prosperous City
He Tāone Houkura“We are open
Retail Precinct for business!”
Wāhi Hokohoko
Female Resident 25-35
Re:START Mall
The redevelopment of the Retail Precinct is The plan does not supersede the individual
principally led by the private sector while CERA’s work that land owners are undertaking nor
A Vibrant City role has been to facilitate, where possible,
its regeneration. The vision for the Retail
does it dictate the way development should be
carried out. Rather, it aims to ‘tell the story’ of
Precinct is: the Precinct as a whole and to support land
owners and developers as they progress and
To provide an outstanding shopping, promote individual developments.
A Prosperous City dining, leisure and cultural experience
Four major developments are now in the
which reflects the essence of
contemporary New Zealand with a construction stage, due to be completed within
the next 18 months.
distinct South Island focus.
An Accessible City The Retail Precinct Plan provides a coordinated
vision for the spatial layout of the Christchurch
Retail Precinct. It brings together and displays
the investment land owners have already made
and coordinates areas that fall outside individual
developments.
Shopping on Victoria Street
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Ideas to RealityArtist’s impression of the ANZ Centre, exterior Artist’s impression of The Terrace, Courtyard View Artist’s impression of BNZ Centre Artist’s impression of The Crossing
The ANZ Centre (previously home to the The Terrace, Stage One, includes a number At the BNZ Centre, also under construction, the The Crossing will offer high street and boutique
Triangle Centre) is a sophisticated three-level of office spaces on various floors, ground Crown will be a major tenant as the centre will retail stores, hospitality and office space in its key
building diagonally opposite Ballantynes and floor hospitality located around a number host the CIGA project. Approximately 400 public central location in the heart of the Retail Precinct.
bounded by Colombo, Cashel and High streets. of atmospheric laneways and a seamless servants will occupy the BNZ Centre. Retail is Like the other developments, The Crossing is
In keeping with the retail and pedestrian focus connection through to the banks of Te Papa available on the ground floors. The office space due to open in time for Christmas 2016.
of the Retail Precinct, the ANZ Centre design Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct. above will be tenanted by other businesses, in
maximises the ground-level area available for addition to government departments and Crown
shopping and hospitality, with the commercial agencies, making the development vibrant and
offices on the three large floor plates bringing a multi-purpose.
significant working population to the site and
its surrounds.
A light, airy atrium provides a large hospitality
area. A cascading glass roof covers the atrium “Shopping central is going to be
even better than before.”
space, and incorporates a ceramic frit pattern to
the glass, which will provide shading and visual
appeal. Tenants include ANZ, Beca and, in a
new concept store, Hallenstein Glasson. The
ANZ Centre is due for completion by the end Female Resident 40-65
of February 2017, with an early opening of the
retail tenancies for Christmas trading 2016.
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Ideas to RealityConvention Centre Precinct
Whare Rūnanga
The Convention Centre Precinct will link to The
Square, Central Library, and Performing Arts
A Vibrant City and Te Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River precincts,
offering a vibrant, integrated and authentic
Christchurch experience. This state-of-the-art
facility will provide world-class meeting and
convention spaces, and be supported by a
A Prosperous City mix of hospitality, retail, office, parking and
accommodation spaces.
CCDU, with support from its strategic partners,
is working with Plenary Conventions New
Zealand (PCNZ) as the preferred developer
for the project. PCNZ consists of proven
international infrastructure firm Plenary Group,
and experienced local firms Ngāi Tahu Property
and The Carter Group. Leading international
convention centre and hotel operator Accor has
been selected as the preferred operator for the
Convention Centre. Artist’s impression of Christchurch Convention Centre, image courtesy of PCNZ
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Ideas to RealityThe purpose of this project is to:
Support regional and national
economic policy and growth.
Develop sustainable, diversified
economic growth for greater
Christchurch.
Contribute to a vibrant city centre
that drives civic pride and improves
residents’ quality of life.
Artist’s impression of Christchurch Convention Centre, image courtesy of PCNZ
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Ideas to RealityPrivate enterprise
Knox Plaza, Victoria Street
Private enterprise in Christchurch is progressing
well. The city centre now boasts some
A Green City impressive architecturally designed and
creatively constructed new buildings that would
not look out of place in other major world cities.
Many of these buildings are state of the art,
using new technologies and forward-thinking
A Vibrant City materials, and have eye-catching designs.
One that stands out is the unique, blue and
curvy, louvred glass Deloitte building, with
its developers aiming to get a high Green Star
rating for its environmental design.
A Prosperous City
Deloitte Building, Cambridge Terrace
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Ideas to Reality“I think it is awesome, I go into
Christchurch a lot and every time
I go in there is something new.”
Male Resident 15-25
The Carlton, Carlton Corner Victoria Street Craigs Investment Partners House, Salisbury Street/Victoria Street corner
These new buildings meet 100 per cent of the Victoria Street, a busy and energetic place
new Building Code, including its earthquake prior to the earthquakes, was one of the first
resilience and foundation requirements. areas to receive a regenerative facelift from the
The low-rise profiles allow sunlight to filter private sector. Now this vibrant street is home
unhindered through the city and provide a safe to a number of architecturally designed, new
environment for residents and visitors. and restored original buildings, office space and
hospitality venues.
Not everything by the private sector is brand
new; restoring the familiar and historical
buildings and city centre areas has been
an important part of the regeneration of
Christchurch. Areas like Cathedral Junction
and New Regent Street have been repaired
and are now thriving again. The Isaac Theatre
Royal was lovingly restored and has won
numerous awards for the resulting building
exteriors and interiors.
New Regent Street Stranges Building, High Street
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Ideas to RealityA Vibrant City He Tāone Tū, he Tangata Ora
Performing Arts Precinct
Te Whare Tapere
The Isaac Theatre Royal auditorium
The Performing Arts Precinct will provide a
vibrant home for the city’s performing artists,
A Vibrant City attracting Cantabrians and visitors alike into the
central city and in this way adding to its vitality
as well as supporting community and cultural
wellbeing. This integrated precinct is being
developed with the support of the Crown and
A Prosperous City Christchurch City Council. Through CCDU, the
Crown is funding the acquisition of land and
the provision of long-term concessionary
leases for core facilities, and the Council is
contributing $30 million. The new facilities will
be linked by a public realm area suitable for
outdoor performances.
Phantom of the Opera, producer Showbiz Christchurch, Phantom of the Opera, producer Showbiz Christchurch,
Danielle Colvin - photographer Danielle Colvin - photographer
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Ideas to RealityPhantom of the Opera, producer Showbiz Christchurch, Danielle Colvin - photographer Phantom of the Opera, producer Showbiz Christchurch, Danielle Colvin - photographer
The Performing Arts Precinct is actively working with the arts community The Council, with the support of the CCDU, has undertaken a visioning
to develop facilities that will meet the needs of arts organisations, exercise with key stakeholders in the Precinct. Master-planning is
contribute to the wider performing arts sector, and be also underway to identify the best ways to deliver the performance
financially sustainable. arts facilities, public areas, car parking and opportunities for private
businesses to participate.
Isaac Theatre Royal façade Artist’s impression of The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts
With the Isaac Theatre Royal already open, the Crowne Plaza due to The Piano includes a concert hall, which will have seating for 330; an
open in winter 2016 and The Piano: Centre for Music and the Arts under atrium; two flat-floor performance or rehearsal spaces – The Chamber and
construction, the development of the Precinct is well underway. The Box; and a range of studios for both casual and permanent hire.
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Ideas to RealityCentral Library
Te Whare Pukapuka Matua
The design for Christchurch’s new Central
Library was inspired by the Canterbury
A Green City landscape and enthusiastic feedback from city
residents. The striking new civic building in the
north-eastern corner of The Square is expected
to attract up to a million visitors a year, helping
to revitalise the heart of the city.
A Vibrant City The Central Library will continue to preserve the
city’s culture and heritage through its Aotearoa
New Zealand, Ngāi Tahu, Pasifika, and family
history specialist collections. They will have a
A Prosperous City prominent position in the 9,850-square-metre
building, which will be the largest public library
in the South Island.
Artist’s impression, Central Library, interior top floor
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Ideas to RealityThe library will have the mix
of vibrant, family-friendly
areas and quiet indoor and
outdoor spaces people said
they wanted. It will also
include:
Performance and
exhibition areas
A 200-seat
community arena
for author talks, book launches
and public debates
An innovation zone
for trialling new technology
A kids’ play zone Artist’s impression, Central Library, exterior from Gloucester Street
When it opens in 2018, the new Central Library The façade echoes the golden colours and folds
Rooms for meetings, will be a place where people can meet, read, of the Port Hills, and the triangular leaves of the
group courses and activities
such as craft sessions study, share ideas, learn new skills, try new native harakeke flax that once grew in swamps
technology and enjoy entertainment. around the site.
Up to 100 computers More than 2,400 ideas gathered from Terraces on upper floors face culturally
for public use Christchurch residents during the Your Library, significant points in the Canterbury landscape
Your Voice campaign had a major influence on and beyond, such as Aoraki/Mt Cook,
the building layout and on plans for exciting Horomaka or Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks
A music production
new services. Peninsula, and Maungatere/Mt Grey.
studio, a film editing
unit and 3D printing New Zealand company Architectus and Danish The ground floor acts as an extension of
library experts Schmidt Hammer Lassen The Square, linking the Library to the
A café, espresso bar developed the design in discussion with Ngāi neighbouring Convention Centre and
and retail area Tahu and Ngāi Tūāhuriri rūnanga. Performing Arts precincts. Artist’s impression, Central Library, interior ground floor atrium
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Ideas to RealityThe Metro Sports
Facility will include:
An aquatic centre
with a 10-lane, 79-metre-long
competition pool, diving facilities
and spectator seating
A large leisure
(fun) pool and two
feature hydro slides
A spa, sauna and
steam room, with
outdoor hot pools
Metro Sports Facility A separate,
multi-purpose,
Taiwhanga Rēhia warm-water pool
for fitness, leisure and rehabilitation
A programme pool
Whether people are on the court, in the pool, on In 2011 Share an Idea identified the need for
providing for learn to swim
the hydro slides, taking a yoga class or cheering a metropolitan sports hub in the central city,
A Green City from the stands, they will find the Metro Sports which would include aquatic, health and fitness, Nine indoor sports
Facility to be a real game changer. performance and training facilities. In 2012 the courts with spectator seating
Christchurch Central Recovery Plan outlined
It will be the second-largest sport and recreation that: A fitness centre,
facility of its type in Australasia and will be dance studio spaces,
A Vibrant City accessible to people of all ages, abilities and
sporting skills.
A new Metro Sports Facility will attract a gym/weights facility and
group fitness rooms
people from across Canterbury, New
Zealand and the world. They will be
able to train, participate and compete A water
in a broad range of sports for all ages sensory facility
A Prosperous City and abilities. The facility will also offer
providing a multi-sensory aquatic
recreational environment for
a pleasant and relaxing environment people of all ages and abilities
for spectators.
A high-performance
An Accessible City sport centre
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Ideas to RealityIts aquatic, indoor sports and leisure facilities As the Health Precinct/Te Papa Hauora’s Interesting Facts:
will offer a top-class environment for players and neighbour, it will support health and wellness in
spectators alike, and will provide opportunities treatment as well as research, sports medicine, The 79-metre-pool will be a ‘transformer-style’ The pool also has a moveable floor at one end.
to host national and international events. and rehabilitation. pool with two moveable bulkheads. These will
allow multiple activities to take place in the pool. The floor height can be adjusted for different
The Metro Sports Facility is an important part The Metro Sports Facility will be easy to get For instance, a bulkhead could be moved to activities ranging from high-performance sport to
of creating a vibrant city centre. Among its to by public transport, private vehicles, and create a 50-metre Olympic/World Championship community swimming or a fun water-play event.
wonderful options for fun and fitness are two the new walking and cycling links through the length competition space, with the warm-up
feature hydro slides for aquatic play, learn to central city. It will be minutes away for people pool alongside.
swim areas, a wellness centre, crèche, café, working and living in the central city.
birthday party room, a fitness centre, dance Alternatively, the two bulkheads could be used
studios and more. Another major benefit of the Metro Sports to create three different pool spaces; in the first,
Facility will be its flexible, multi-purpose spaces. a school could be taking a lesson, in the second
Its location has convenient links to other central In this way, a wide variety of sports and a fitness class might be underway, and in the
city locations. It is close to other sports venues recreation activities can be catered for in the third a team could be practising water polo.
and great public spaces like Hagley Park and Te long term, future-proofing the Facility.
Papa Ōtākaro/Avon River Precinct.
The intention at this stage is to have some of
the facility open to the public in 2019, and the
remainder in 2020.
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