Last week we had a masterly presentation by Chrissie Williams on the Red Zone, and the various options for its future. It was a well thought through presentation, as we have come to expect from Chrissie. Here is the video link to the presentation thanks to Aaron Campbell... … [Read more...]
This Week – Chrissie Williams
This week we have Chrissie Williams speaking about the Red Zone, surely Christchurch’s greatest opportunity. The Press this week reported: The council unanimously decided on Thursday to establish a permanent community co-governance entity for the Ōtākaro Avon River corridor and the rest of the … [Read more...]
Vale Evan Smith
Evan Smith was a man who has passionately advocated for the public ownership of the Red Zone, and last Friday succumbed to the cancer which he has been battling for years. I admired Evan greatly and we had some fierce debates, and sometimes disagreements. He was uncompromising and inspiring. … [Read more...]
Red Zone, it’s time for proper community dialogue by CCC to implement Evan Smiths work:
Community groups are gearing up to become engaged in a sensible and inclusive discussion on the Red Zone. A plan was produced by Regenerate Christchurch and has been handed over to Christchurch City Council to implement. In the video in the article below there is an amazing interview with Evan … [Read more...]