What I think Christchurch will be like in 2030?

This post first appeared at Brendon Harre's blog and is republished with permission. Science has not yet mastered prophecy. We predict too much for the next year and yet far too little for the next 10. Neil Armstrong Christchurch’s Southern motorway (pictured) and Northern motorway will be finished by the end of 2020. Christchurch is … Continue reading What I think Christchurch will be like in 2030?

Selling a Stadium

This article was sent in by a reader of the blog who wishes to remain anonymous. On Monday 9 December Council released the Investment Case for the Christchurch Multi Use Arena (CMUA), a $3 million report along with a public relations spin assuring us it’s all good. The Press has offered their own spin assuring … Continue reading Selling a Stadium

Christchurch Round-Up

There are several projects out for consultation at the moment that could have a resonable impact on transport in various parts of Canterbury. This post is a very quick round-up of the ones that stood out to me. Firstly, Christchurch City Council is consulting on the Linwood Public Transport Hub. Linwood is the third busiest … Continue reading Christchurch Round-Up

Christchurch Hospital Parking

Christchurch hospital car parking has long since captured the imagination of the Christchurch populous. The hospital has little on-site car parking. If you want to drive to the hospital there are plenty of pick-up drop-off spaces, but if you want to store your vehicle for any length of time you have to put it in … Continue reading Christchurch Hospital Parking