LYTTELTON COMMUNITY RECOVERY PLAN

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1 LYTTELTON COMMUNITY RECOVERY PLAN VOLUME 1 COMMUNITY COMMENTS LYTTELTON/MT HERBERT COMMUNITY BOARD 16 MAY 2011 Cover photos: Samantha Early, Mainland Press

2 As the town of Lyttelton responded in the weeks following the devastating earthquake of 22 February 2011, Lyttelton/Mt Herbert Community Board was aware of a growing number of conversations occurring around the community about ways the community could recover from the effects of the earthquake and how the town might be restored. On 11 April, three weeks after the earthquake, a public meeting was held in Trinity Hall which was attended by over 300 people. The Community Board organised the meeting because it needed to find out what the community wanted so it could advocate effectively and convincingly to and on behalf of the Lyttelton community, the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA), Christchurch City Council and other agencies involved in earthquake recovery citywide. The Public Meeting was advertised by flyers delivered to letterboxes throughout Lyttelton by Community Board members. Some posters were put up in places around the damaged town. A notice was also sent out through a number of community networks.

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4 PUBLIC MEETING FLYER

5 At the Public Meeting, wall posters with headings and prompt words were prepared. Below each poster was a large envelope. Paper and pens were provided. How did the earthquake affect us or our town? building materials rockfalls earthquake resilience How could this earthquake effect be fixed or remedied? building codes Please consider these two questions in relation to each of the seven topics. Write your answers down onto the slips of paper provided and post them in the box below. Altrenatively, please forward your comments to: lytteltonmtherbert@gmail.com or post to: cordons aftershocks parking footpaths urban design retaining historic walls freight built form places/objects public sewers open space transport power roads public art sense of place stormwater drinking alley ways wharves water scale greenspaces

6 creative economy port and community facilities health library welfare visitor related activities neighbourhoods economy local parks and education business reserves recreation de-population beach water housing property quality values changing community rental accommodation

7 AT THE MEETING Attendees were asked to consider: And: How did the earthquake affect us or our town? How could the effects of the earthquake be fixed or remedied? And write their responses down and place them in the appropriate envelope. Because many more people attended than expected, the posters were moved to one wall and comments were passed forward through the audience and sorted into the envelopes. Using this approach, 485 responses were received in less than half an hour. Then the meeting was opened up to speakers from the floor. A microphone was passed around and speakers were recorded (soundlink is at Forty two people expressed views in this way and their views were later transcribed to written form. At the end of an hour, everyone who wanted to speak had spoken. The meeting closed. A number of participants addresses were also recorded for inclusion in the communications network. A temporary address (lytteltonmtherbert@gmail.com) had been set up to enable those who could not attend the meeting to contribute. Thirty five responses were received this way with many being quite detailed. The Board appreciates the time and trouble people went to in submitting their s. In addition, a postbox was set up in a prominent spot in the Lyttelton Library. Seven responses were received in this way.

8 TABLE OF COMMUNITY RESPONSES Written Comments / Public Meeting 483 And 3 Drawings Public Meeting spoken comments 42 Comments via Gmail website 35 Library Postbox comments 7 TOTAL 567 Comments other sources:

9 Lyttelton/Mt Herbert Community Board This is just the first stage in the process. Board members are keen to hear from anyone. We meet monthly, usually on the second Tuesday, in the afternoon. Formal deputations can be made please contact Lyttelton/Mt Herbert Community Board Adviser Liz Carter at phone or Paula Smith Jeremy Agar Chairperson Deputy Chairperson Phone: Phone: Andrew Turner Ann Jolliffe Adrian Te Patu Claudia Reid Board Member Board Member Board Member Councillor Phone: Phone: Phone: Phone: Thanks to Juliet Neill and Richard Humphreys who recorded the public meeting. The link is at which also includes some post earthquake film footage. 16 May 2011

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15 A Recovery Plan for Lyttelton Public Meeting organised by the Lyttelton/Mt. Herbert Community Board held on Monday 11 April 2011 in the Lyttelton Recreation Centre. RESPONSES FROM THE PUBLIC Note: A cross (x) within a sentence means writing illegible) Category: SOCIAL and COMMUNITY Bridle Path track the earthquake created significant damage to the upper portion of the track. It is now closed and dangerous to pass. In addition a Lyttelton resident died as a result of the rockfall. Tennis courts on Voelas Road have also taken significant damage around the retaining walls. Damage to houses and other buildings. Businesses are unable to work the economy is lost, cruise ship no longer call. Cordons stop things to move ahead. Recreation impeded by closure of tracks and beaches. Lack of venues for community art and performance. Centre of town social hub. New school plan has not given enough space for the market. Replacing Holy Trinity There have never been enough green spaces to gather in. Not much left for entertainment. Lost but gained some too by people becoming closer. I would like to see the track repaired and opened to cyclists and walkers. It would be fantastic if we could repair the damage. That is assuming these are community assets. Build on our strengths, liaise with Project Lyttelton, schools co-ordinate with groups already here who have put a lot into building Lyttelton to be a great community. Rebuild community importance of library and community facilities. Preserve and create reserves/open spaces. Create community venues. Volunteers and Council effort to reinstate Port Hills tracks and parks as a priority. Needs a centre rebuilt which gives cohesion. A market square without cars ( has been quiet but pleasant in a way with fewer vehicles in the centre), so the Saturday markets can act as gathering place for our community. Opportunity to create a central square, building could be rebuilt to open out to street and in to the square. Venues, bars, cafes, sceneries surrounding would bring great social cohesion. Make provision for aging population baby boomers staying self reliant in appropriate housing. Build a combined church community facility. History of Lyttelton and social and community essential and port. Create green spaces Create new entertainment venues arts not just sport. Capitalise on that spirit and have more community involvement at all levels. This meeting is a good start well done.

16 Category: SOCIAL and COMMUNITY - continued No instant answers. Made many have to leave permanently. Also made many lose their jobs. The Impact of the quakes was devastating and scary. Loss of homes. Loss of confidence by younger people. Unsure of future by older people Flight by those with no deep attachment to Lyttelton Fear of repeated quakes and further damage. No investment in the short term. Danger of Lyttelton losing its soul. Lyttelton and had a wonderful mix of commercial and community services covering most things people need in day-to-day life. I think the strengthened sense of community is very precious and something to be cherished and built upon. Remember our children - play areas, nature reserves. Create a community which supports alternative modalities. We need a library, theatre for live shows and movies. Farmers market in the centre of the town with no cars. Open air theatre/concert area. No tilt slabs, something that retains the history or is in keeping with the town. People should be kept informed. Parking might become a problem. The spirit is willing to help rebuild Lyttelton. Confidence in the process of recovery. Clear communication by Council and CERA. Signs of progress. Do not let Lyttelton get left behind. Develop and improve the facilities to match the new town, making it a town that is more self sufficient with facilities. Health, welfare both conventional and alternative have their place. No cars in London Street. Market in London Street. Seating and green spaces with art A real sense of meeting place Community and Library should stay in London Street. Information Centre would be good in London Street also. A up date of all community services. Could be even better, e.g. bigger library, cinema. Importance of commercial/gathering places and reasons. Venue to replace Harbour Light. Outdoor spaces, parks, trees, birds, walks, waterfront access. 2

17 Category: SOCIAL and COMMUNITY - continued Loss of population, fear/lack of security, school Movie theatre, aged families, gathering places. Gathering places parks, seating areas Links between places that people go Open back alleys with shops and cafes Outdoor café spaces Lovely edges to harbour Gallery groovy things, cool stuff No trucks along Norwich Quay More meetings like this More links between schools and other groups Community venues e.g. Harbour Light, pubs, heritage buildings Volunteering - It seems there are lots of people who want to volunteer but don t know how. Community is easily isolated because of its geographical location i.e. closed tunnel, roads. Loss of places to meet coffee houses, restaurants Recreation Centre was OK in part for Civil Defence. Chemist opened first weekend even though shop trashed. Medical opened free. Main problems not able to get out of Lyttelton. Main neighbourhood came together more but some too scared to leave homes Bigger Library Public spaces Village square Good traffic flow pedestrian areas Public Art/sculpture Cohesive design for buildings integrated look not Victorian rebuild Reference old Lyttelton in design but don t replicate it. One school Create vibrant café scene Movie theatre Good art gallery Eating areas and sitting areas Access to Port integrate with port rebuild Remove heavy traffic off Norwich Quay Can there be a central place, e.g. via website, where can volunteer or know how can help. Community facilities that have been damaged or lost need to be replaced. Community groups need to be encouraged and financial commitment needs to be made to ensure these go ahead. Access to Port trucks OFF the quay Space with steps from London Street Open space in town centre. Community performing arts centre with recording studio Multi use e.g. art and movie theatre. Recovery needs to ensure a structure which allows for community to be as self contained as possible for both physical and social well being. Support building of public meeting places, especially before winter. Community centre fills great need. Library needs quick and safe fixing. 3

18 Category: SOCIAL and COMMUNITY - continued Probably the least affected because we are all Getting a new site for the Information Centre is pulling together. School rolls will be down, some vital community facilities especially the Information Centre can t open which is a big gap. Walking tracks to be well maintained. Lack of places to socialise, Demise of favourite hanging out places. Wonderful community spirit kicked in with caring of each other. Time Bank xeand Project Lyttelton did great job in net working and connecting people up with each other. Sports clubs to be encouraged. Rebuild with community in mind. Create walking spaces e.g. lanes between London Street and Norwich Quay. Create social gathering places, e.g. cafes/bars that have view of harbour and crater rim. Create green spaces Sustainable GLAMS Plant trees The opportunity to create green areas needs to be utilised. We need to be part of the Garden City. A memorial needs to be created. Perhaps a central building such as Churches, time Ball Station, the Empire Hotel or Harbour Light could be used (the top tower or parapet) placed in parking with ivy growing over it, and a plaque, explaining about the earthquake. The Recreation Centre was not used as a welfare centre for people to sleep at etc. Devastated most people and buildings proved we are a community that deals with disasters. Taken far too long for demolition to happen. How can we start reinventing Lyttelton when we can t even walk down the main streets. We need such a place in an emergency. Needy people about in emergencies, we need a place to look after them. More involvement in community services. A commitment to the area. More support of local businesses. Make and EQ resistant building code so new buildings can be built to suit the active fault line conditions. Make a positive outlook towards the accommodation for resident of all incoming plus tourist facilities to encourage visitors to Lyttelton and the harbour area. Try to encourage some of the old character to be visible but encourage a new image as well. Need to keep harbour board/ccc to get decent liner facilities up and running. Need for venues for plays, theatre, cinema, concerts etc. Green spaces needed Swimming Pool indoor to service demand from peninsula/harbour area. 4

19 Category: SOCIAL and COMMUNITY - continued Brought the community together. Shed those that had no community spirit. Enabled all to listen to each other. Community facilities coped well in dreadful situation. Loss of community performance venue and gathering places, e.g. loss of Harbour Light. Recreation Centre over booked Video EZY closed so no more film society. Films in Diamond Harbour few cinemas open in central city. Lyttelton as a community was well looked after and in many ways was self sufficient well done Lyttelton. Most usual watering holes unusable Pubs, cafes, restaurants, venues, churches destroyed. It also made me aware of what a great community I belong to as we relate our losses. Community facilities for young/old. Closed Recreation Centre. Closer neighbourhood division between those okay and not okay Places for socialising gone preschools, schools, cafes, squash courts, walks, swimming pool. Port Company seizing the chance to demolish the pumphouse institution violence. Opportunity for better urban design parking, greenspace, public integration with port. Put large screen roll up and data projector in Recreation Centre so groups can organise screenings. Build a community meeting facility carpeted lounge which is energy efficient. Reclaim public space Green area Car fee London Street Increase community facilities as largest area is Recreation Centre and this proved not to be big enough. Incorporate service centre and library. By replacing these things in some form not necessarily the same. An opportunity for better and making the most of waterfront and harbour views, e.g. Wellington waterfront. Maybe changing roading so port road lower and town road separate. Utilisation of the grassy. Welfare for those who are severely effected who are they, how can we identify them, how can we communicate more effectively, how do we know what help they require, how I can contribute to the wider community? Businesses going again/rebuild encourage healthy city with emotional, physical, social support offered. We need to provide the necessities of life. Make Lyttelton a place where people want to come and enjoy, so people will want to be part of our community be self-sufficient, not relying on the other side of the hill for our needs. This will eventually boost our population as well. N.Z. Justice system, Lyttelton again to become self-governing. Immediate need for place to meet i.e. marquee Restore and build new Harbour Light on harbour front and amptheatre. Connect London Street with waterfront master plan. 5

20 Category: SOCIAL and COMMUNITY - continued Library essential for all new and developing forms of communication. Different sorts of spaces, not all mown grass gardens, hanging baskets, village pots colour. Decentralise so people stay in the village as much as possible food supplies, medical, sport, clubs. All Ages support. We need to fix some buildings and remove others quickly. Even some heritage buildings must go and we also need a rebuilding plan for the community to gather. We need to preserve the community s amenities including buildings for recreation, community meetings, schools, walking tracks, open spaces for public access, reserves with native flora fauna churches. Lyttelton Community is a strong community with broad cross section this should be enforced. 6

21 Category: PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Hasn t it been good no cars on the main street. Loss of historical stone walls and degradation. Traffic in ChCh and congestion causes longer travel time stress. Sense of community and town centre which has a flow-on affect to social, economic sectors etc. Fix retaining wall Lets take them out of the central square block and we can have land freed up by demolition to create parking on the periphery. Rebuild for self sufficiency so can withstand better future disasters. Building to generate own electricity. Garden on waste land to grow food locally for local people. Import stone masons we need to rebuild these beautiful walls because of their historical significance (prisoners built them). Retain the rocks as quickly as possible as they will disappear. Put new mortar in degraded walls so they do not deteriorate further needs to be done quickly as every week they have more stones and mortar fall out of them. We need funding to do it. Great opportunity to create quality sustainable systems. Have fare free weeks to increase bus patronage and reduce congestion, Prioritise ride share systems. Make recreational spaces facing the harbour. Presently we are not appreciating the view. The waterfront needs to become Accessible. Drinking water, sewer and power systems need to be a priority for community health. Retaining walls supporting CCC services (road/sewer/water) compromising functioning buildings concerns likely timeframe for full repair. Rebuild old red walls. Roads and slipways to be fixed. Greenspace is important. Make sure LPC do not get CERA approval for any reclamation without any public process. Take the opportunity to get rail service (public and transport) to town. Great opportunity to rebuild with passive solar and energy-efficient building. Accommodate small business, mixed with office/cafe/hairdressers etc. Encourage co-operation. Rebuild as a leading sustainable town. This is the opportunity to be a leader in N.Z. and showcase Lyttelton. Restore buildings left and enhance by supporting landowners. 7

22 Category: PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - continued Parking use stretch of Norwich Quay from museum to Port gates. More port traffic off Norwich Quay If ChCh gets rail link, reinstate rail to Lyttelton Ensure bus services properly reinstated Keep Diamond Harbour ferry terminal near to town centre. Take any opportunity to put electric cables underground. Repair retaining walls - volcanic rock part of town character. Importance of public transport services. Use earthquake rubble to construct a safe breakwater for the yacht marina. Interlinking walkways from Norwich Quay to London Street through the middle of the land. All new buildings both commercial and residential have solar cells, grey water, own water catchment. Opportunity to improve e.g. road for trucks and port traffic. Broken roads, fallen down walls, broken Freight trucks separate from people/community buildings. roads (trucks along Norwich Quay). - public transport and bikes on buses, plus two roads for cars from tunnel up to London Street and through to Sumner Road loop down to waterfront for café/bar area. Greenspaces and trees Sustainable wooden houses. Dependence on tunnel Dependence on road to Sumner Drinking water from via ChCh. Must get households to be less dependant on water have house roof water gathering methods so more of us know where the nearest stream is for collecting water. Retaining walls must be reinstated as they were, or stone faced No Placemaker walls please. Marina of course. Take the opportunity to include inner harbour marina in rebuild plans. Connected to town trucks / trains underground? Rethink the maritime heritage of Lyttelton as a major theme. Depends on how much building land is available. Place alleyways between blocks to increase retail space. Get trucks on to dedicated port access road at this time will never be easier. Create access for public to waterfront in rebuild of port infrastructure. 8

23 Category: PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - continued Reinstate rail transport to City. Retain access to Port. Diamond Harbour ferry berth at overhead bridge. London Street could be a one way lane. Footpaths not as good to walk around now Need footpath that is pleasant and safe between Corsair Bay and London Street shops. Fractures to water and waste water damage to roads and retaining walls. Apply cellular network solution to reticulated supplies to ensure one break does not destroy Dependence on centralised or remotely whole functionality. supplied utilities. Local resilience and redxxxanxy rather than least cost and centralised approach. Local renewable energy windmills, solar, My concern is the attempt by the LPC to use the emergency powers to gain approval for their land fill plan without full environmental research as to the long term affects. The effects of landfill and break waters to date have never been fully assessed. The new land fill proposal has the potential to be environmentally devastating to Tidal flows and siltation due to restrictions of upper harbour flush and diversion of flows deflected by breakwaters. Drinking water given the all clear but still tastes suspicious (strong smell of chloride). Damage to retaining walls / footpaths Cars Lyttelton was not and should not be built and designed for cars. No focal point no meeting place drinking water, buildings damaged old versus new. What a look for the town how can we look at the port / village? wood. In this instance professional advice and a full process of environmental research cannot be fast tracked don t create another disaster. Trying to take advantage of the last one. Use the rubble to construct a breakwater for a save xxxxx harbour. Port traffic needs looking at needs designated area way from shops. Move all heavy port traffic from Norwich Quay so it can be used as a safe business area. Rebuild especially red-stone walls. Top quality footpaths Lyttelton is a walkable town and this is vital to the health of it. Ensure that people come first, then bike/bus/boat, then cars. I would support a public plaza and a centre with carparking underneath. Rebuild 4-square down one layer, so London street can be a new town square with views to port, and cafes etc. around perimeter. Relook at roading for freight to port. Improve drinking water quality. Retain scoria walls in order to retain Lyttelton s character. Identify a focal point have a plan. Short time lines Show what can be done get community help Ownership of the projects by Lyttelton people Where / When to turn up what to bring. 9

24 Category: PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - continued Excellent relationship between wharf and town re buses. New truck route to wharf Parking near London Street to keep it free of vehicles A sustainable village energy efficiency a model for the rest of the world. Greenspaces the village commons for feet to rest and the mind to sxxxe a gathering. A cyber village with broadband as core to the infrastructure as water, roads or sewage wireless hot spot for central village for tourists and locals alike. Better buildings - A new library at the heart of the village commons. Parking not to have prominence. Good public transport Rail to ChCh? Encourage cycles around area Power new buildings self sufficient with solar, wind, photovoltaic. Freight Better use of coastal shipping. Heavy trucks out of village centre. Footpaths to encourage walking around the village. Increase parking spaces now is the time. Rebuild retaining Heritage where possible but look at seaside towns around world for ideas chance to tidy up and improve look and encourage businesses. Start now on wharves etc. Need to redo all sewerage/water pipes and have up to date mapping of same. Devastating effect with massive loss of Rebuild with new opportunities for a buildings. sustainable, funky, unique environment. Evans pass Road major damage, tunnel Good budget to have Evans Pass Road built to damage Lyttelton very lucky not cut off a standard that will copy with major events. altogether. Inner Harbour development for public cafes/greenspace/public transport. Fishing Area focus. We need to know when and what things are going to happen. We need frequent solid information, not Lots of businesses are stuffed, so many infrastructures now do not exist. rumours. Very individual. As for ChCh depends on available spaces and money. We need a proper cruise ship terminal. A lot of money comes into the port and province from these ships. 10

25 Category: PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE - continued Remove all broken buildings. Open an effective waterfront for pleasure craft and encourage marina industry commercial and pleasure. Include Farmer s Market in rebuild of town centre. No trucks on Norwich Quay. Workspace office to rent, hot desks, studios. RECEIVED AT THE LIBRARY AFTER THE 11 APRIL PUBIC MEETING Public Transport Why is there no bus link to Rapaki when it is a long haul with the groceries on foot? 11

26 Category: HERITAGE and TOWN CHARACTER No pseudo heritage, retain what we have and integrate with the present and the future. Watch the Port Company they have no concept of heritage, e.g. Pump House Loss of three out of four Churches. Interdenominational co-operation. Build in wood best survival possibilities and build green. Commercial Rebuild Rebuld in a funky style rather than retro or heritage / pseudo colonial etc. Get the oversight of one architect or architectural team. Mandate the materials and colour palette of any commercial rebuilds. Take it slowly. Secure where it can be secured and restored IN TIME Take 50 years OR 100 but save the bricks, store the special features and wait no hurry but save the bits NOW> Town Character are we going to loose the uniqueness of Lyttelton as a tourist destination? Loss of Heritage Lost Massive damage to visual appearance of Port especially when damaged buildings are eventually removed and retaining walls on road from Sumner. Loss obvious. More Greenspace More public art We are not going to get 100 year old buildings back pick a simple consistent style, so owners can rebuild. Create our own new heritage that reflects us, now. This may mean abolishing District Plan rethinking do those rules suit us? Are they relevant? Rebuild needs to be controlled on scale and visual impact. Using Sumner as example it possible to seriously impair the feel of a place with one bad building. Needs local input control. Not enough trades staff. Bring in the Brits (Poms) to live and rebuild. International architecture competition for new centre to include theatre, cinema, art centre, meeting place and may be some other things. Provide funding for architecture and consent fees public/private participation. Preserve Timeball, Harbour Light No tilt slabs retain character. Replace red rock convict walls. Take design ones from the early colonial buildings that have survived, e.g. Tin Palace, 15 London Street, Piko. Keep the mix of residential/commercial within the Town Centre zoning. 12

27 Category: HERITAGE and TOWN CHARACTER - continued Save - Timeball and a public pub, preferably the Empire. Other character buildings still standing Modern buildings in empty spaces. If owners of buildings damaged cannot upgrade the buildings they should forfeit right to own. Must replace/repair iconic buildings, especially Timeball, Harbour Light so important to street and landscape. Dollars to do so. Port Company did not exhibit restraint in regard to heritage Pump House (Category 1) lost where is the evidence of consent to demolish? Loss of key heritage buildings. Many empty sites in town centre. Rebuild to same footprint and bulk. Establish temporary activities to fill the gaps gap filler. Keep / Reinstate some key buildings e.g. Timeball But take advantage of opportunity to build better place, e.g. access water front, greenspace, better location of Cenotaph (Rose Garden!) Reinstate Esplanade now called SH78! Long term plan of Port Company (inner harbour) to be incorporated with into rebuild of Lyttelton CBD. Most important as a visitor to Lyttelton the juxtaposition of Port, alternative lifestyle, quaint, variety. Wide representation on any board and must be local. Need public art in alleyways Funding for local artists. New buildings but with character not modern monstrosities. Promote the Quirkiness of Lyttelton don t want a mini me Christchurch. Create new character wooden buildings, greenspaces, alleyways, public access to waterfront. Keep anything old and earthquake resistant. Businesses a diverse range of craft, arts, coffee, food to attract folk. A co-ordinated approach to design buildings for the village with architects to have input. Build to face the sea views and also incorporate buildings facing the sun. Not a shanty town please. Rebuild historic walls in volcanic rock please. 13

28 Category: HERITAGE and TOWN CHARACTER - continued Holey Trinity Church save roof NOW, steel supports to save roof and rebuild in time or fill in walls but save magnificent wood already recycled from first church. Keep memories of our history and incorporate into new structures not as art but as living memories. Walls of stones, walkways of mementoes of our story. Images overlayed onto walls glass strengthened. Steel and Wood. No tacky heritage look be authentic. Refer to original architects Thomas Cane Mountfert etc. Create the new built environment with a vision that reflects the era, the community and physical environment. Build spaces that have both character and community function. Lyttelton character is built on its physical environment, unique built environment and community. Of these the built environment has been severely damaged and the community character is at risk from de-population. EQ has destroyed buildings freeing up many sections and spaces especially on Norwich Quay. Older Heritage buildings destroyed. Restore Buildings Yes Replica Buildings No Consistent building style. Retain as much as possible without it looking fake. Don t let the developers and landlords take over and rush us this needs careful planning, thought and consideration. Use opportunity to create a centre to record immigration from Maori times to Thousands of our ancestors arrived in NZ through Lyttelton and left for three wars from here. This great for domestic tourism photos of ships not just the first four ships, shipping lists, genealogy. Much of this is at Canty. Public Library. Suggest the Lyttelton library take a major part in this. Too rushed watch Close Up 11/4/11 Should not try to rebuild or design in a themed fashion i.e. not for cobbled streets or gimmicky features. Try to restore the older part of town so that the character is not lost. Our place needs to reflect where we have come from our history. London Street needs to be redesigned carefully after deconstructing Harbour Light and Empire. A new theatre should be built for all to enjoy. 14

29 Category: HERITAGE and TOWN CHARACTER - continued Have a co-ordinating group to work on Lyttelton s town centre ensure rebuild is environment friendly, sympathetic to heritage buildings that are left. Work with experts. Do not rush this process get it right. Destroyed Heritage character of town. Rebuild with sense of History where building designs relate to one another. Building codes to be updated Use wood in historic character. Keep sense of heritage no high rise Buildings to relate in their design Use Wood Have verandas similar height. Key areas stone walls, Timeball symbol of Need to replace walls Critical aspect to retain maritime and Lyttelton history. hills and crate again character stone faced Greenspace Hills rock falls fear walls either with timber or concrete building. Historic buildings in Lyttelton generally, ie Reinstate Timeball especially retaining spiral Churches staircase All these physical things are what makes us Make sure we don t become a little Riccarton have special character. i.e. cobblestones, that we have now are not in character with Lyttelton Must be retained Churches to be rebuilt differently perhaps. No concrete slab cheap quick building. Maintain Lyttelton s unique character build environmentally friendly, well designed, artistic, greenspaces, green walls. Enhance what is left be sympathetic to heritage and buildings. Please do not save heritage buildings that would cost millions of dollars and still be potentially lethal. Aim for central square with gathering places Community buildings Port Parking Better areas from port Nicer frontage Norwich Quay. Loss of heritage. Save Timeball Community involvement in urban designs Greenspaces Importance of scale. Buildings and key characteristics of Lyttelton lost stone walls, heritage buildings, heritage facilities. Need to rebuild a Museum/heritage centre to give sense of community identity. Need to rebuild in same scale to ensure character is retained. Need to incorporate some traditional materials volcanic rock, stone, brick - to provide link to past. Interpretive material to remember what was here before. 15

30 Category: HERITAGE and TOWN CHARACTER - continued Is there to be a fund accessible by building owners to do necessary enhancements not met by insurance? Lost almost all heritage buildings. Need to have quality, character flexible rebuild. A museum/gallery to celebrate our heritage would be very important so it is not lost. Centre Hub market really becoming hub. Move market to central piazza works in Europe. Wooden xxld-xoxx image of original Lyttelton could be used all central rebuild to be in character not just ad hoc, each do their own thing as this loses the cohesion we had. No tilt-slab cheap nasty buildings with no character or flexibility or aesthetic appeal. Many key heritage and character facilities have Restore key buildings e.g. stone churches and been destroyed, e.g. stone churches, stone Timeball Station and replace to new walls, Timeball station and prominent sympathetic design the Harbour Light, Museum commercial buildings, resulting, when etc. demolished, in loss of essence of Lyttelton s Stone walls, e.g. up Sumner Road to Reserve physical character. Terrace on both sides of road, should be replaced with stone faced structural walls. This will be expensive so could be a two stage process e.g. build concrete or timber structure wall first and when money is available stone face the initial structure. With loss of many character commercial/public buildings it would be good if new buildings to replace these were sympathetic in terms of form, scale, design etc. follow Lyttelton Design Guide City Plan. Could set up a design panel to ensure best Loss of Timeball, Harbour Light, old fire station, churches etc. Loss of historic volcanic walls (Question too broad not enough time to answer) results are achieved. Ensure redesign sensitive to heritage character. Incorporate features of any demolished heritage buildings in new ones whilst ensuring safety of new buildings. Need a footpath between Corsair Bay and London Street that is safe and pleasant. Since earthquake Norwich Quay really unpleasant with heavy trucks. Would be good if footpath away from main road like in Wellington and people need access to waterfront. Public Art by water. Reinstate Provide information to property owners about how to fix them Tell people they are historic. 16

31 Category: HERITAGE and TOWN CHARACTER - continued Loss of the many buildings that developed organically into a charming village. Loss of sense of place because of - Loss of Timeball Station, L oss of volcanic stone retaining walls around time Leaning lighthouse about to fall into sea symbol of state of Lyttelton sense of unease. Loss of town character and what distinguishes Lyttelton from City. Destroyed buildings of beauty and character that give us pride in belonging to an aesthetic and quirky community. My name is ******, 5 th generation born in Lyttelton. I am here on behalf of my great grandparents, grandparents and parents. Need a new theatre modern and dynamic to seat maybe an old character façade. Buildings need to blend together old or new not a mixture. Not a quick fix good building takes time. Suggestion maybe watch Close Up 11/4/11 on San Francisco after their earthquake in Do we try to group characters e.g. Coffee shops and restaurants one street, clothing and souvenirs, heritage/museum in another area. Incenitivise Stonemason apprenticeships at CPIT, e.g. by waiving fees bond students to help with wall rebuild. Tell LPC to lift up lighthouse Good urban design - Design standards which integrate new buildings with remaining heritage, not replicas but respect for what remaining. Integrate. Use some stone reinforced incorporate Context not completely gone Sympathetic development No rapid tilt slab ugliness time needed for planning and good design. As most of the buildings didn t survive we have an opportunity to develop a new heritage and town character that will be the new Lyttelton. We are still a working port and I think we need to reflect this in our new development. Ensure there is a good access plan for recovery Aesthetic values given priority and improving aspect of building making the most of harbour views not necessarily just rebuilding equivalent building on the same site swapping things around have buildings that can be looked over on Norwich Quay. I believe in restoring the heritage buildings if necessary they should build a facade on the heritage buildings. I do not want to see men s urinals built in there place. Do not ruin this town. You have one chance at this, my parents would turn in their graves if this happened. Moving forward rather than looking back. Projecting historic images on to new buildings therefore acknowledging the past as important to our history and future. Never rebuild the building as they were. 17

32 Category: HERITAGE and TOWN CHARACTER - continued Create lanes in main street alleyways. Move away from heritage buildings to create a new Lyttelton. It is important the buildings that replace damaged buildings need to be in keeping with the town s character. Modern buildings will not be acceptable. Wooden or replica buildings would be more in keeping. Destruction of important elements of built heritage and character. Rush to remedy may Allow time to document what is lost or threatened and what can be restored or further diminish both of these. Particular loss salvaged. of masonry facades. Some buildings with masonry façade have wooden structure which can be retained as resident heritage fabric. Quake was devastating and scary. Opportunity for huge changes regarding heritage buildings and town character. Will happen naturally. Keep the Timeball as a ruin works in Scotland. Accept that some (most) heritage buildings are gone and preserve the ones that are left. Earthquake has caused loss of much heritage. Keep Library and swimming pool. Rebuild in 2011 style but one that fits both remaining architecture. Would be great to see destroyed buildings live on through a historical heritage trail. (Signs with photos of buildings and brief spiel, possibly a keepsake on the spots they used to be). Need for an open space. Green area design green areas. Possibility for genealogy centre. Save the best Anglican Church pre neogothic a beautiful place now to be demolished. One neo-gothic church Edwardian anything not brick. Timeball Be open to future new building strategies young designers, architects it will be their world. Link to University of Canty. Polytech and Lincoln students. Welcome Sun, glass, double glazing, corrugated iron Containers look at best examples perfect for Lyttelton Views open up so we can see right through. No Shantytown. A district plan to give the town centre some unity. Need to replace the restaurant, bars and cultural community buildings, such as theatre and venues. It is important to have some unity to unify the CBD of Lyttelton, enhancing and using the port, views and geography of our area. 18

33 Category: HERITAGE and TOWN CHARACTER continued Many heritage buildings destroyed. History of Lyttelton suffered. Massive! Obvious! The worst of all the headings. Rebuild Timeball. Greenspaces Alleyways London Street to Norwich Quay Open up waterfront as community space with cafes/bars/plaza e.g. Wellington waterfront. Social gathering places have views to harbour and Crater Rim. Public art/sculpture etc. Change roads to accommodate above, e.g. freight trucks and people separate. Don t try and recreate town as it was new creative design and town planning. Need a design plan for the new Lyttelton CBD. Would be easier to implement if whole streets i.e. London Street comply to same design standards. Make good use of space to suit needs of town e.g. shops set back so that coffee bars have plenty of space for outside tables and chairs etc. Under no circumstances knock down the old houses and cottages. The big buildings are pretty ugly and have very limited public access. Replace them with light, bright, tasteful buildings for the public to access. Rooftop cafes Open up the laneways. Emphasise the port character of the town. Bring port and town closer. Bring on the marina. Implode some of the crap modern buildings as out of keeping in the town. Rebuild St. Joseph s, Trinity, Union churches and Timeball. New houses should fit the town character. No more multi-storey monsters. Beautify Norwich Quay. Why not some lovely alley/steps/stairs with shops running between Norwich Quay and London Street. That way you can replace some of the heritage air with heritage character. Don t be afraid to break out of the heritage world and build some more functional buildings, e.g. a large meeting area for one. Present our heritage differently. As a long term resident we need Lyttelton redesigned in the character of old. How about a town square Close off London Street to cars. Don t really think there is one. Value and cherish those that are left. 19

34 Category: HERITAGE and TOWN CHARACTER continued We live in Corsair Bay have rock retaining walls that have collapsed on to road would like to retain them but not sure how to - who pays, who rebuilds council? EQC? What happens to rocks in meantime? We are happy with them on road but are concerned that over winter more wall will collapse. Sue Annett, 32A Park Terrace, Corsair Bay So sad to see old Lyttelton favourites such as Volcano go. Not knowing what will go. The type of people who reside in Lyttelton and most likely to stay and hope for repairs to their properties. Huge loss of heritage. Town has lost not only heritage, homes and commercial buildings but confidence in reinstating such buildings which contribute to the kind of people who populate Lyttelton. The earthquake destroyed churches where people met for community groups as well as church activities. Develop a theme not dissimilar to the Freemantle example. Develop a romantic 1850 image of a harbour city with artwork, shops and entertainment areas and venues in the style of this theme. Public access to the port connected to village commons centre, cafes etc. Safety first heritage second. Destructure when required and rebuild in styles both for past and present. A restaurant town like Lygon Street in Melbourne. I like that idea. The main group of town centre buildings that have survived are those built following the 1870 fire. Take those architectural styles as a guide to the replacement structures. What was old will be gone if it was broken keep what we can and sweep the broken away. Looks like Cenotaph will be put together stone by stone same for Timeball. Let heritage sites go re-establish some unique and wonderful alternative new/funky/sustainable. Town needs to evolve as much as possible rather than too much regimentation to allow for diversity of population and to make a unique and interesting community and buildings. Restore Timeball Restore Churches Replicate 19 th Century main street, shop facades, ie. Supermarket frontage with individual xxxx xx verandas and frontages. The Recreation Centre is too expensive for small community groups because of the requirement to have a staff member on duty increases the cost of the rent. The going rate elsewhere in other communities is $8 per hour. Try to keep the Timeball etc. and put character in the frontage of the shop ones. Try and fix and bring back character of the old Lyttelton it used to be. 20

35 Category: HERITAGE and TOWN CHARACTER continued How affected Obvious. To immediately demolish only those to make London Street safe Then control the demolition to save / salvage as much as possible. Immediate dialogue with Civil Defence and demolition contractor. Safe design Retain character where possible User friendly London Street Parking Lets build a town with port / ship / boat theme like Freemantel Australia. Keep buildings in sink with colonial theme as well attractive, colourful, glass and steel, safe and enduring thru future quakes. The history of Lyttelton should be some how reflected some way either a museum, or some shops, colonial etc. Town character could also reflect our port e.g. place like Freemantle in Australia very much reflecting port and fishing area. Most of our old buildings that gave Lyttelton a Keep what we can afford. Move on from the distinct flavour. rest. Lyttelton won t be the same, so lets not try to rebuild a pastiche. Keep the Timeball, or have a functioning building installation that does the same thing. Lyttelton needs to be different to Christchurch. Needs to keep its zany fun character but not overwhelmed by alternative lifestyles. Sound and sustainable commercial activity critical. Plenty of parking in business area. Time to give consideration to pre Euro-Maori historic sites ignored during colonial construction. Red stones from wall built by Maori prisoners from Parihaka etc. Seaside villagae not colonial stone buildings unless safe. Must accept new materials and shapes of buildings Wonderful new ideas are possible. Sustainable!! Whether there were any bricks on the streets or Cobble London Street with demolition bricks not. Many historic places destroyed. Lyttelton was based on heritage it brought in the tourism, overseas and local. from the earthquake. Town Planning - Need an overall plan that includes parking, community spaces for farmers market, social occasions. Needs to embrace the Port more. It still needs an old feel. 21

36 Category: HERITAGE and TOWN CHARACTER continued Most of London Street has been destroyed, therefore start again. This will require land owners to get together. The harbour side of London Street needs to be a series of cafes, restaurants, heritage museum, naval museum, performance venues, bars, etc. The museums should have retail/café etc. within them. All of the above should have decks and a clear view to the harbour. The rebuilt street must view the harbour directly. This strip of activity will boost our local business owners who have been decimated by the quakes. Don t dwell on the past. Modern buildings please with a mixture of claddings. It would be good to keep some old buildings, so fingers crossed Timeball in particular. Greenspace in London Street with sculpture ex Harbour Light. No cars in London Street. Lots of walking and seating Could market be closer to centre. Preserve some pieces from buildings to be demolished to re-use. Urban design Rebuild with open space and with a control on height no more than 2 3 stories high. We should maintain and enhance Lyttelton s individual and historic character. This can be done by building new places with architectural details incorporating historical or part motifs, reminiscent and reflective of the colonial architecture. An example would be Arrowtown or Freemantle Australia. An integrated look on London Street and Norwich Quay would enhance the village atmosphere. Mixed use, residential and commercial in London Street would make it more attractive and lively. Coherent design in rebuild. Human scale Walkways and alleyways open links between streets. Restore red rock walls under houses Timeball rebuilt Holy Trinity rebuilt Preserve other buildings where possible. Good use for St. Josephs. 22

37 Category: HERITAGE and TOWN CHARACTER continued Don t need to copy what was there, but do reflect character of community and place with aesthetic and quirky new buildings. Assembly places, e.g. market and culture venue like Harbour Light was. Cinema to. Foster the creative village concept. Ensure the community memory and story is kept forever (digital and tangible heritage) We need a movie theatre and gallery Combine the GLAMS (galleries, library, churches, Museum sector) into one cultural hub. New public library and information commons really bad building. There has been a need for a centralised meeting place since the quake. A town square, perhaps in London Street, would provide a more suitable meeting location than the grassy area. Loss of key iconic buildings has changed the Opportunity to improve town and revitalise key characteristics of the town. areas such as Norwich Quay and Oxford Street. Sense of place has changed. Provide lane system from London Street to Norwich Quay. A lane system is a way of both physically but also visually connecting the London Street area with Norwich Quay and the harbour. Utilise spaces such as the area behind the bakery for things like a craft market/greenspace/café area. Will require co-ordinated plan, possibly some land acquisition. Norwich Quay buildings could have two fronts one onto the Quay, the other into the new spaces. As much of Lyttelton s heritage buildings will be lost it may be necessary / desirable to revisit the outcomes sought in the District Plan. The current design guidelines are largely contextual, but if the context no longer exists then the question arises as to what form any new building should take. When you come through the tunnel into Lyttelton it is like entering a new world. This feeling has to be continued into the township. First impressions should be important. Remembering the people who visit from overseas as well. We want them to go away with a feeling that Lyttelton is special, clean, interesting and a place to come back to. Keep the café society as well. 23

38 Category: HERITAGE and TOWN CHARACTER continued Make the most of the heritage to keep the old character but also make the most of the new situation to enliven the community. Rebuild to establish a positive character for Lyttelton apart for Christchurch. We need to plan well. Try and save as many historic places, objects etc. so that our town will still retain its uniqueness. We could have green areas and more parking. Take haulage trucks away from the town. Make it a place where people can relax and enjoy. This town may have lost some iconic buildings but we have to create a new innovative style conducive to the area taking a new path. This is our children s heritage now we need to make sure we don t build buildings that will date in style and materials. A lasting stylish heritage. Lyttelton has been defined by port and old buildings. So the port has already changed significantly and must be re-evaluated as a distant commercial activity (no longer pivotal to the town). Old buildings have been critical, but the new Lyttelton will be a mix of old and new. Emphasise the remaining old buildings with more people space (greenspace) and some acknowledgement of the Feb. 22 quake. Tiered townscape so that views of harbour and hills are possible, i.e. follow the contour of the hill. Taller buildings not to obscure views. Fusing of colonial not just contemporary but futuristic. Lets be an inspiration. Investigate the destruction of the dry dock Pump house and prosecute individuals and institutions responsible (LPC = CCC!). Timeball save as much as possible, including rubble. Keep the site and think hard about what to do with it. I would like to see as many of our special buildings retained as possible, but not at the expense of getting the community and businesses up and running again. Be better to demolish the lot and create a new town centre with an actual centre/village green. 24

39 Category: HERITAGE and TOWN CHARACTER continued If possible retain façade etc. of buildings, but not at cost of other businesses but look at character of other centres around world. In a small seaside town in NSW recently I saw a fabulous mosaic works depicting the surf, crocodiles etc. something like that as a focal point in Lyttelton. Another feature - painting roxxs on sea walls etc. with messages etc. One option is not to try to replicate this with constraints around zoning design rules. Most people agree that they live here for the character and historic features of the town and this is likely to be all but gone. Loss of buildings, Damage to surrounds. Loss of identify Historic Norwich Quay from Oxford Street - tunnel appears to be all to be demolished. Excepts Mitre, Telegraph office Damage to old Council chambers and its twin corner. London/Sumner Road and the police station risk that they ll be demolished for lack of private money. I think there needs to be a cohesive big picture plan, bringing all these issues together. If we approach issues in a piecemeal way we may end up with a piecemeal result. Devastating effect resulting from earthquake, huge loss of character and heritage. Old new Clear well communicated Vision Not to many imports Focal point Suggest refer Donnithornes Style Book C.1990 refers to key corner sites open spaces Retain what can. From the Lyttelton harbour Board build 1880 up Oxford Street may now be considered our heritage street include stables, signal box and museum, Lyttelton Times and British. New town centre concepts to include overhead bridge and a foot in the water. Relocate trucks Marina between 2 and 4 wharves. Old Tub Innovative architecture Incorporate displays historic town centre as it developed, town centre 1870 after the fire, 1920 s which is what was there prior to 22/2/11 and whatever is left. Repair and protect using public money/public ownership with private leasing some kind of creative solutions. Extreme care must be taken to rebuilding. Retention of character, Personally I wouldn t like to see Lyttelton looking like Auckland harbour, full of glitzy bars and venues. RECEIVED AT THE LIBRARY AFTER THE 11 APRIL PUBIC MEETING Council needs to access grants incentives for rebuild. 25

40 Category: SAFETY / SECURITY Unsafe footpaths, walkers (hills), buildings etc. Walking on footpaths very difficult or not possible. What if there is another quake? Rock faces dangerous. Rock falls Getting prompt attention for us Retaining walls that have collapsed especially with winter / rain coming worried. New awareness of property and land development. Rockfall Lack of security re buildings. Fewer people Fallen rocks Footpaths / walking tracks now unsafe, not passable Rebuild with stringent EQ safe buildings Get the buildings down. Concern re safety of walking racks in hills. Concern about walls around town especially near areas where children play school, grassy etc. Building codes for houses and retaining wall and buildings. Rebuild building above and beyond building code and building act earthquake standards, (which is minimum anyway). Introduce a local earthquake XXXX Catch the taggers that operate and deface the town pre quake/post quake. Where possible make pedestrians a priority. Child stress P.T.S.D. Perception of risk. Property values. Full seismic survey before rebuild. Rebuilding in designated safe areas. Wooden houses no more than two storey. Slow response in some areas to erecting safety barriers, e.g. Timeball, Reserve Terrace. Must focus on whole of Lyttelton, not just township. Don t let them get carried away protecting us from ourselves in the hills. Get trucks off our streets and onto a new road especially made for them. They are a safety hazard. Cellphone warning system for seismic etc. Planting and building rockfall protection similar to European avalanche protection. Discussion land opening for development. Measures to mitigate rock fall. Rezoning for more flexibility. Pull down the buildings that need to be pulled down so things can get going. Need to rebuild residence use safe and sustainable materials to rebuild. Need tracks open as soon as possible Recreation big part of Lyttelton. 26

41 Category: SAFETY / SECURITY Lost opportunity to enjoy environment. The Impact of the quake was devastating and scary. Ruined my house Feel Unsafe with aftershock Loved having Navy etc. What is safe? Where is safe? I have become more aware of what if I am careful where I am or where I park my car. Walls need to be maintained. Mortar only lasts so many years. Power / sewage / water all coped quite well plenty of underground water available. Build in wood not concrete. Secure rock fall hazards to make port hills available. Need to think about how isolated Lyttelton can be and having a plan and people local who can be co-ordinators. Community police walking around. Prevention of rock falls. We need to think about what we need to do if the army / navy aren t in town. What is our continuity plan then as a township. London Street should become one way lane. Safety and security are priority for everybody in Lyttelton and beyond. Infrastructure primarily related to roads / retaining walls / underground services. Repair/improve to earthquake proof standard. Tunnel is a major issue for access and safe travel. Must consider bikes / buses for those enlightened individuals who choose not to drive. Lots of difficulty using Norwich Quay and Oxford Street. People walking around looking and not watching where they re going. Don t use it, or let it slow us down being too scared to get things done. Red Tape Bulls**t. Locate underground water sources (springs and under runners) so that they will be channelled into the drainage system before they can damage property (i.e. land and housing, roads etc.) Rock Fences in suitable areas An emergency alarm for the district. Better neighbourhood watch co-ordination. Buildings and green areas need to be taken away from rock falls and insecure areas. Ground should be examined by Geotech before building or rebuilding of houses etc. Good building standards should apply with latest earthquake techniques. Insecure areas could become green areas and be enhanced with stabilising greenery. 27

42 Category: SAFETY / SECURITY Access to Lyttelton was very precarious immediately after the quake, and still seems risky. Made us aware and more resilient in the community. Community became very close. Great spirit. Evacuation from area. Inconvenience / Concern Leave to the experts. Civil Defence Walking tracks unsafe. Parking problems make walking hazardous for pedestrians. Going forward the town may need the flexibility to build in non masonry materials, i.e. light weight materials and this should be reflected in any planning provision. As long as the design outcome is achieved the materials should be acceptable. Rock falls. Feel need for police or other 24/7 in the port for the safety and security of the port. More work needs to be done to make the passes and tunnel access safer. An additional, safe, pedestrian route over the hills would be good, since the bridal path route was not safe. Perhaps a safer route coming down Cass Bay would be possible. Remove dangerous rocks ASAP. The removal of dangerous buildings where possible. The opening of London Street. Rubble and cordoned areas need to be removed as quickly as possible. We look like a war zone and it is now critical to encouraging people to come into port or even use what facilities that are still available for local residents. Single two storey buildings new building materials meet the required codes. Rock falls a maybe put fences up now. Still a risk of further rock falls within the Lyttelton basin. The old building will be unsafe and will need to be demolished especially historical building. All roads need urgent repairs and properly done no cheap short cuts. Keep rebuild to max two storey Enforce Cordons Remove buildings quickly and start rebuild. Police to be part of the community and on greeting terms with everyone. Boulder still present update needed re removal Get rid of boulder. A review of rock fall dangers is needed as people still out of homes. Get a second opinion on some. 28

43 Category: SAFETY / SECURITY Inability to walk on our beloved hills because of risk of rock fall and danger to some houses. Fear of cycling around harbour. Empty houses being burgled otherwise nothing has changed. Rock falls dodgy. East Cemetery is a landslide and is extremely dangerous with broken memorials statues and tombstones. Houses below are in danger as the fence around the cemetery is not strong enough to stop these sliding down the hill in aftershocks. Devastating for exercise opportunities walking in the hills banned recreation in the harbour s polluted water. Clear rock falls. Build with wood and concrete Leave it to experts. There is a risk of rock fall, landslide and collapsing rods and retaining walls that are Council owned but endangering private residences. Many people have been evacuated because of these. There needs to be a geotech survey done as quickly as possible of the areas that are possibly at risk and then some sort of cooperation between the Council and EQC so that the areas can be stabilized if possible and affected people kept informed. Need to make walking tracks safe again and road to Evans Pass. Fix the rock walls ASAP. Threat of rock fall significant especially with winter approaching. Need thorough investigation by Geotech specialists. Firstly needs to be cordoned off and a strong fence put at the bottom to protect houses below. Long term needs a huge rebuild and upgrade. Publicity to families of graves so they can attend to and upgrade individual graves. Buildings not safe need to be brought down. Hill areas roads sewage all have to be dealt with in smart fashion Power lines / poles look iffy in places winds could well cause power failure. Cordons need checking and replacing when broken. Cones need to be checked also some areas very dangerous driving is tricky. Stop sewage in harbour Stabilise rock fall. Codes to ensure buildings remain safe materials, height Rocks held in place Children safe. 29

44 Category: SAFETY / SECURITY Best thing for me making Hearts such a restorative thing, personally and for gifting. Vulnerability of brick, stone in building. Rock boulders now dangerously poised destroying walking tracks. Importance of Civil Defence, Fire Brigade, Ambulance, Volcano Radio Community value of the great work of Timebank, Info Centre, Project Lyttelton. Rebuild to value new materials light, strong Press for securing all loose rocks and rock faces Appreciate and finance Civil Defence, Fire Brigade, Ambulance. Personal and Community security and resilience more publicity for and extension of timebank, Info Centre. Rebuild scoria walls and enforce permanent materials in town planning. 30

45 Category: ECONOMY. Time will fix all. Wrecked Lyttelton as a destination to visit for ChCh people for NZ tourists for International tourists. Port Co. Fast removal of red stone walls on Sumner Road which are heritage items consent? Lost local businesses Loss of cruise ships to Lyttelton for second half of 2010/2011 season and possibly first half of 2011/2012 season. Damage to property both business and Identify characteristics that make Lyttelton an attractive destination harbour, port, history, food, community, art. Rebuild with more sustainable resilient business models Have economic packages or subsidies to encourage new business. Must have the town and port in a position to attract cruise ships / visitors / tourists again. Do whatever is needed to get cruise ships back in September Raising finance how? Enhance existing personal. activities. Main activity of port (LPC) still feeding local Long term LPC to use resources to push economy. Secondary economy (flow on) severely ahead with developments marina Need to move quicker to remove condemned hampered, i.e. London Street Norwich Quay. building - open up London Street rebuild effected bxxxxxy buildings. Loss of businesses. Don t make re-building so difficult that businesses don t come back. Don t make regulations/ requirements so restrictive. Visitors have declined in numbers and cruise Create an attractive innovative town for visitors ships not coming. Arts economy endangered. Eco Town. Arts centre creation Businesses suffering Temporary buildings containers for businesses. Wharf not fit for tourists Market day slow. Businesses closed may not all reopen. Impact of loss of tourism. Economy Lost not sure yet. Our town needs to rebuild its economic heart with rapid but within specific guidelines. Guide lines need to be decided swiftly e.g. within sustainable/so as to remove/within also the ethos of town. Loss of revenue cruise ships, market, entertainment people leaving town. Need to make Lyttelton an attractive town to reattract tourists from overseas (cruise ships etc.) and weekend tourists from Christchurch. Buildings to be removed quickly so other businesses can get up and running. More local economy. Support each other. Be more self sufficient. I think we re actually doing pretty good on this already. Some building owners/businesses may need support to survive to the other side of this We need to be able to let businesses begin again swiftly especially those who are socially focused, without battling with Council regulations to a point, e.g. notifiable activities. Rebuilding as soon as possible. 31

46 Category: ECONOMY EQ closed venues / shops / places to meet. EQ stopped access to Lyttelton The resilience of the community was shown when the Info Centre and Timebank kept on being very effective, despite having no building. Loss of supermarket, hassle of shopping in town and increased travel time. Reduced bus services, greater use of car. Ground café being in ugly building. It wiped us out, here is very little left that generates income, but amazingly we have improvised with what is left. Loss of cafes and shops which were a great draw card to visitors to support a vibrant community. Part of our economy based on heritage/character/quirkiness both local and international visitors come for our novelty. Most of this gone or going. Now is the time to develop the waterfront with restaurants and multiple entertainment. Must have port and Business Assn. working to same end too much them and us type problem which stymies growth in a way that makes both suspicious. Not enough to have token open days. Grants Insurance Generosity of people willing community will get behind projects if goals are clear meaningful. For the community and visitors our Info. Centre is vital. It needs to be housed properly and supported financially. Likewise the Timebank. Economy relative to businesses - Cruise ships stopped - Local bus stopped due to another building, then their own. Prioritise reopening London Street and /or getting space for supermarket. Well built new wooden and corrugated iron buildings. Fast track port reclamation and open waterfront to retail. Encourage owner/operator businesses, rather than chain stores. Need to rebuild with character, keep our arts/cultural special character when we rebuild. Large part of economy and growing was nightlife need to ensure we rebuild venues for cultural, arts, performance, bands etc. Need small scale business units for crafty unusual quirky businesses which were here and growing in number. Step 1 Identify priorities for each of the topics by community votes. Step 2 Distribute $, volunteer time, donations, materials etc. so we can all begin rebuilding. Step 3 Keep meetings on going and keep people informed. Step 4 - Have a pint! 32

47 Category: ECONOMY Absolutely devastating no facilities open needed ground zero. The earthquake has been devastating for business and flow of tourists. The impact of the quake was devastating and scary. The earthquake has created the opportunity to invest in the infrastructure of Lyttelton. No spaces for small businesses growth, few few offices/studios for start up businesses now all that were here have gone. Re: Farmers Market - Sack the committee who are only interested in collecting fees. - No imagination or rotation of stalls. - No future planning - This market is dead dying boring - the present location looks and feels unsafe. Lyttelton has a great opportunity to get the businesses open and running before the CBD. - don t miss the opportunity - make Lyttelton a destination. Needs to be social responsible, eco-friendly, future focused. Remedy is to clear all damaged buildings soon as possible NOW. To leave space for reconstruction of our commercial village in a new vision keeping some characteristics of Lyttelton. People have still some degree of hope but waiting six months to one year to reconstruct will push the people to leave for better shores. 1. Act now clear everything 2. Reconstruct 3. Allow roads to reopen Evans Pass cuts us off Sumner 4. If there was another EQ plan to reopen a train carriage through the separate tunnel for people. We need a substantial injection of money to rectify the damage. Removal of debris and demolition of required buildings ASAP so we can get the main street reopened. We cannot wait another few months so remove offending buildings promptly. Increasing the tourist influx and the chance to create accommodation and focus on Lyttelton becoming a greater attraction than Christchurch. Get business premises up and running as fast as practically possible, keeping in mind the need to maintain and grow Lyttelton s uniqueness. Specific design teams headed by a renowned architect to guide rebuilt - must include experienced locals. Must get tourist boats etc. back into Lyttelton this summer. Development to accommodate small business growth (Office/studio). 33

48 Category: ECONOMY The port has used the earthquake as an excuse for demolishing heritage buildings. Rebuild port to new design incorporate cruise ship terminal. Get new businesses up and running. Get new theatres and meeting halls designed to bring people back into Lyttelton. Why not use the harbour as a marine education zone for kids/adults. The need to work with property owners in the CBD to ascertain their function and rebuild/repair to support better design outcomes the rebuild process fast track temporary solutions funding rebuild, along the lines set out in my memo presented to Project Lyttelton. Port needs to facilitate access to waterfront needed more than ever since earthquake. Keep what we can of existing buildings heritage. Tourism is the fastest growing part of the fast growing industry in NZ (Tourism). Also pays for itself very quickly. Public money to save what can be. NOT fake heritage styles. Creative Economy: Library should compliment businesses etc. Would be great to have a business and community centre which is up to speed in all IT matters to be included in any rebuilding. Port again accelerate port depot out east but to be ecologically sound. Begin developing inner harbour for the local community and tourism facilitate local employment. Hubs for Christchurch automatically should be where libraries are already situated. Our library should be included as one key focal point for the community and included in business and community tourism. Libraries have huge, untapped potential to enhance communities computer skills to teach etc. A pivotal hub for interaction, dissemination of research and information and libraries are under the control the Council, not CERA. Very visible Information Centre. Thoughtfully planned transition between cruise ships/ferry and town for foot traffic. Crying out for apartments ( I want one to buy). The free market will provide opportunity, is widely available for all. 34

49 Category: ECONOMY Loss of venues loss of revenue for venues, cafes and restaurants. Food, hospitality venues the loss of buildings for these businesses has terminated cash flow, visitor number, employment and impartially venues for community meeting places. Loss of local businesses Port and Related Economy - that the port does not continue to use the earthquake and scale of emergency to take over further areas of the town without planning/resource consent. - that the Port Co. continue to operate within the zoning already in place. - Norwich Quay is not to become the defacto Port Road. The alternative road as planned must continue. This will mean Norwich Quay can develop into a people friendly place shops/cafes. Local Business: A matter of urgency open the town get the dangerous buildings down ASAP next month is too long. In rebuild, encourage practice room / artist spaces / affordable. Reign in the Port Company, e.g. expanding Norwich Quay we have a train system!. Large public buildings e.g. a medium sized venue for national/international bands. Cash injection for venues to support the arts and funding to support creative acts to come back to Lyttelton. A lot of our economy and income is served from visitors and tourists and we need to bring these people back as quickly as population. Demolition to be expedited for relevant buildings. Strong community consensus to be achieved in design for rebuilding. Rebuilding to strongly include a green, ecologically sustainable ethos. Would be good to see more of a diversity (i.e. less coffee shops) and more focused on locals and their needs rather than that of tourists/visitors. Keep character of a port town. Focal point important. Port rebuild opportunity to re-look at plans to move port and develop waterfront recreation area to incl. cafes etc. We re a port town with no or very limited access to the water for the public. Lyttelton ideal size. Location for boutique, niche type enterprise. Proximity to major city and as a port town provides potential for sustaining a vibrant economy. 35

50 Category: ECONOMY Businesses out of action local services and employment opportunities missing. No draw cards for people from out of town Character of Lyttelton key attraction in past. Reliance on cruise ships and tourists Reduced services - supermarket, venues, Harbour Light, shops, cafes, businesses Severely affected cafes, shops, cruise ships. Town has been adversely affected through loss or temporary closure of businesses. Huge loss with businesses closing/people having nothing to stay for if work and houses devastated. Visitors to port and township. Rebuild should reflect quirky/creative/inclusive character of town and its residents. Not be an ugly quick and cheap rebuild. We don t want to end up looking like Ferrymead now do we! Place where people can work office space, hot desks, studios. Speedy demolition Thoughtful planning overarching design principles to ensure businesses can be rebuilt quickly but in line with a plan that will improve aesthetic and attractiveness and increase the appeal of Lyttelton as a place for ChCh people to visit. These businesses need support and incentives to start again. Need to get local businesses up and running ASAP to bring people back into the port. Make the most of the creative people of Lyttelton a special character. Port and related activities: Link to Diamond Harbour is special the two communities special relationship. The harbour for people shipping to one end for trade. Get fences down and buildings cleaned up temporary accommodation for businesses to get things going. Green areas where buildings were to encourage people to Lyttelton. Get the physical part of the port working. Speed up and support the consents, i.e. land full at Cashin Quay, otherwise we will be a third world port in a third world country. Local businesses need to be fresh clean like Coffee Culture, not shabby rickerty tables and chairs and dirty footpaths. With tourist ships the businesses need to meet their needs. Encourage business re-growth. Demolish quickly and redevelop. 36

51 Category: ECONOMY Demolition of dry-dock pumphouse, blatant dumping of rubble, keenness to two lane Norwich Quay. Are all commercial imperatives? Loss of visitors, coffee shops, retail etc. Loss of business. Huge and majority of businesses buggered. Loss of jobs as businesses lost. Loss of jobs and restructuring in business due to people leaving. Loss of cruise ship market. Less attractive to outsiders wanting to come here. What we have lost supermarket, shops, access through town, jobs. Businesses, people, safe venues Whilst it is a worry with the immediate ability to make a living here on a more positive note this is an opportunity for us to re-create something special which is what Lyttelton was becoming and recognised for. Port Co. is not charged with a social agenda for the community. Give the Port back to the people MUST consider Norwich Quay and inner harbour as part of town. Move port to Cashin Quay and re-route traffic from tunnel whilst allowing people access to water. Temporary accommodation for businesses. More communication to residents outside of Lyttelton. Don t know. Sustainable! Quickly get place tidy buildings down. Support local businesses now. The people of Lyttelton need access to our waterfront redesigned. What we need now shops to be open, new cafes, quicker demolition of Harbour Light, No. 6 etc. but Not buildings that aren t consented to be demolished. Rebuild infrastructure fast provide venues unavailable in ChCh City. Community groups and local businesses need support in remedying the disaster of the earthquakes e.g. Harbour Light, Wunderbar performance venues for world class acts. Youth Centre, Community House, Information Centre, Time Bank, Project Lyttelton one building to house all these vital community services. Instead of this relating to historic quaint and quirky we need to address our future response to still maintaining a unique town. I would suggest town planning to keep to a theme, i.e. eco friendly town built to attract tourists and integrating past with future. I don t know why we don t have a cruise ship in port to have a floating mall only for a year or so until town is built. Poke the casino in there and you have tourist attraction, employment and an interesting and innovative solution to our immediate problem. 37

52 Category: ECONOMY Disabled businesses and services have had to be obtained with difficulty from a distance. Money has flowed out of the town. Effect was a total wipe out. Attention should be taken of the amazing energy shown by some others and can t wait. Hotels and restaurants reduction of facilities for locals for entertainment. Encourage businesses to get up and running quickly. Demolitions are far too slow, thereby affecting the local economy. Council must work on an equal basis with the community this has not happened in the past. If Council doesn t work properly with the community then the result will be less than ideal. Increase local self sufficiency in essential goods and services food, fuel, building materials and local provision of finance for this e.g. local Credit Union At least 50% of the inner harbour to be reserved for people. Apply for as much financial assistance and PR advocating with local people particularly Volcano Radio. Port The onshore presentation for disembarking passengers of the visiting liners needs to be hugely upgraded. The channelling of $ from the visiting boats is important for the future of ChCh and Lyttelton. A naval and early settlers museum in London Street is a must, to introduce visitors to our city. - Kick start new retail and hospitality. - Don t wait too long to restart development. - Bring in temporary facilities/events ( Gapfillers ) Bring in/develop temporary stalls/shops to stimulate local trade. Encourage a Container Shanty on vacant sites, with retail/office/hospitality space inexpensive, deliberately temporary, have a strictly limited lease. Visually Bring the port up to the town - The Entertainment bar is set very low in ChCh at the moment. By giving the town a point of difference, people will come out of curiosity. - Leverage local talent to outfit and decorate the containers. Café s between the boxes with covered spaces. 38

53 Category: POPULATION Kept us strong. Defiant that we would stay together. Displacement of people stress loss of income living on a fault line can we build again? Market day was slow Shut down tunnel. Family and business movement leaving lose of character and community focus. Delays in insurance claims have kept people out of their homes and out of their community. The earthquake affected us as many people have left Lyttelton and gone to live in other places. This could affect teacher numbers and funding at our primary schools. Temporary loss of population possible permanent loss if character is lost. Confidence Concern that people will not wish any longer to move into Lyttelton from elsewhere in N.Z. or overseas. May result in less young families moving in. Concern re families and individuals leaving Too many people permanently left school roles down depopulation. School for teenagers Cultural activities Destroyed character of town. Brought Community together. Cut us off from rest of City. Possible de-population school rolls, Negative effect on the economy De-population issues due to accommodation, economic hardship/employment, services Some leaving because of inferior highschooling. Diminished community and library loss of gathering ground, resources no where to go in terms of entertainment. Fear that the house will be hit by rocks Appreciation of the service that was given to Lyttelton. After the earthquake many families shifted elderly people away in order for them to be physically and mentally safe. Keep the local feel and discourage nouveau riche development or pretty town for tourists nice town for us all. Work with insurance companies get a common agreement open communication. Population with re-populate maintain values. Creation of focus Development of inner harbour area Focus around school new Lyttelton Main School. Market Lyttelton as a great place to live. More quickly to rebuild/stabilise affected areas/buildings. Bring the amenities back grocery store, Timeball, Video Store, Harbour Light, Cafes. Get schools back to normal. Host a number of what attracted people to Lyttelton need band venue, movie theatre. Support local retailers to provide essential supplies and services. Remedied by making repair of high schools a top priority for ChCh City. Housing centralised pool of skills for character homes. What do we need? Care of an elderly and a senor citizen organiser. 39

54 Category: POPULATION Lyttelton was cut off and forgotten about. Hope this does not continue Lyttelton Last. Brought us together Missing communal meeting places, e.g. London Street, footpath and outdoor coffee etc. De-population A concern that the demographics will change to become a more affluent community because of rental rises and the possible future design of London Street. Loss of venues for community entertainment and loss of businesses that contribute in a really useful way to community. Loss of population that worked and schooled their children here and added diversity to community. Lowered property values Loss of heritage buildings that give character to this community Loss of employment for people involved in social and community services. Lost our heart. Lost our community, Lost our economy, Lost heritage buildings. Lost our safety. Lost our access to the central city prolonged tunnel closure. Loss of areas of cultural significance where towns people could gather for music venues / theatre / parties /conferences. Reduction in population due to job losses and loss of houses and accommodation. Made people feel insecure and they either left the district temporarily or permanently. Those who stayed began to spend more time in their own homes where they felt secure. Nervous about property values. Nervous about people leaving. Loss of iconic function spaces Funds should be allocated specifically to Lyttelton re-development Buildings down chance to rebuild same village type. A centre of town open space could be created for music etc. Create desirable waterfront community Jewel of Canterbury Marina Bring in the people. Non issue those that want to live in Lyttelton will stay or come back. Question was not helpful too broad. I like the quirky, diverse population spread of Lyttelton now and somehow we need to be able to preserve this. Money to replace good community theatre etc. buildings. Get businesses going restore employment opportunities. $$$ for good consultancy to preserve heritage buildings peoples houses particularly. Need a new cultural venue for Lyttelton for gatherings in central town area. Speedy rebuilding of buildings and houses. Plans made early for new buildings to reassure people their town will be rebuilt, so they stay. Reason why Lyttelton is special is the mix of people must retain affordability. Reject gated community type living. A certain hap-hazard character in both people, houses and building types is healthy. Compromising local entertainment attractions for residents that encourage them to stay 40

55 Category: POPULATION Damage to housing and also property values. The emotional effect on people. Insecurity De-populating Water, power, services lost, shopping stopped, i.e. no food etc. Central services collapsed. Some left, most didn t, not like Christchurch. Displaced people locally and further afield. People could not get in or out of Lyttelton to go to work or visit family and friends outside Lyttelton. Those that stayed supported each other, but many left. We ve lost people Community pulled together. Contributed to community positively as an identity and people with a deep sense of place. Lyttelton town of artists less work after earthquake. No galleries, People leaving for work. Tunnel shuts. All stops Bridle Path closed. People left. Scared of rocks where I live around Harmans Walkers Road area houses red stickered. Less homes. Businesses not up and running No business, no tourists or incoming. Community based projects, Farmers Market, Street Parties etc. need businesses and reasons for visitors. Need good access via Sumner Road and Governors Bay. Loss of character Hopefully people will return to the community. The earthquake has reduced the town to about 50% of its commercial area. It will need to bring this back with some historicness which has been lost. Boost security, amenities, confidence. Create a place people want to live schools, jobs, character and community. Lack of Services petrol should be available in Lyttelton. New ones will come back if we do a good job of rebuilding. Make it human green - diverse creative to attract the people who are naturally attracted to Lyttelton. People will come back when they are reassured that the rebuild will provide an interesting unique village and port. No fix no remedy we ve done that. Need gallery and performing spaces back Arts Centre! Need access for push bikes to other side. Lyttelton becomes isolated residents trapped. People who love Lyttelton will stay. Need to firstly get businesses back open to keep the community here and thriving. If there is a fund, can business owners apply for interest free for a certain length of time to get started again and maybe before EQC funds are available to fast track. Stay united as a community. Be innovative Move on create new history. Restore We need to bring back visitors and cruise ships to enjoy the ambience of our town so we need to find a purpose for this 41

56 Category: POPULATION People moved out Loss of heritage / identity No future plan Keep informed Why was Lyttelton such an attraction market, fund individual port town De-valuation Reduction of properties values Loss of service of place by loss of iconic buildings People may leave due to ongoing insecurity about quakes. Brought Community even closer together and worked superbly well together. With the help of the Navy, once again Lyttelton found its own answers. Took the guts out of Lyttelton. Made me realise just how important the wharf is for those coming from the other side of the harbour. Some people took flight it may be a year before we know if they will return, others will take their place. We have lost several performance venues. People unwilling to stay. People willing but unable to stay because their properties are unsafe. Has created a great deal of uncertainty amongst people as normal patterns of life have been wrecked. This applies to personal, family, community and physical such as lack of meeting places. A big part of this has been destruction of housing and employment uncertainty that is in a state of flux and uncertainty. Loss of population. Loss of cruise ships tourists to town Footpaths awkward for walking population. Up to date long vision Keep informed short plans Reassurance of safety hills, rocks More community events make Lyttelton the place to be Short term recovery projects very visible. Support from authorities for rebuilding (planning / guidance). Important for Council to re-establish its service centre as an act of support to the town. More purpose built buildings Apartments to buy Mixture of commercial and residential in the down town area. Population will follow the way Lyttelton is redeveloped. Attend to that properly and the rest will follow. We must rebuild on major venue (film and music) to keep our musicians and arts people here. Our population demographic will become less creative, and we will lose our character. Therefore a venue should be built ASAP. Need to make sure people want to return or come to live in Lyttelton. Need to make the most of the things that make Lyttelton draw people to live here its uniqueness, diversity and cultural, making this a place for our old folk as well as the young. Not really sure, but social networks appear to be re-establishing. Need for more information on what is actually happening re housing, rebuilding etc. 42

57 Category: POPULATION Brought us together to look at the potential. Made us all equal / vulnerable. De-population of younger families and loss of social gathering opportunities, young childrens playgroups. A number of families lost or homes damaged. People either left or moved in with relations or friends. Number of venues for entertainment lost. Could dramatically de-populate Lyttelton. More people might come in but would change the unique character of Lyttelton. People leaving fear damaged houses loss of facilities. They may stay away if cafes, restaurants with character, Harbour Light / cultural aspects are not renewed. Timeball, venue for community activities etc. Churches. Brought us together. Made us realise vulnerability food, water, services, tunnel. Shared my home with others. Lost skilled work force. Physical and psychological impact. Sorrow loss of life, buildings, place, character Sad about the physical centre of Lyttelton People leaving Loss of cruise ship revenue. Loss / relocation of all types of businesses Loss of people through time taken to restore infrastructure. This includes visitors. This earthquake shattered peoples confidence in their ability to create money. Their security in homes etc. To connect / communicate and care with each other to create a place where people want to live and visit. That s a way to remedy and fix our community. Use of social media twitter/fb for support groups. These need to be addressed in some way. Either creating new venues or recreating old ones. Ensure rebuild has character and is not themed. Ensure Harbour Light or equivalent is rebuilt. Attractive town centre with restaurants / shops / cafes. Adding environmental values sustainable buildings walkways. Employment to help young people to stay in Lyttelton. Opening of port to township, example tourist to be attracted to township rather than bus away. I feel benefit of our town, shops, supermarket, social gathering places we need to quickly rebuild, sooner the better but we hear things won t happen for at least months. That is depressing. Clean up broken down mess. Build and expand Port especially cruise ship berths. Involve the community. There are excellent social software options which can translate language and gauge public opinion. Inspired vision for the new Lyttelton leadership an issue (not Bob please). Rebuild People to staff businesses The up side was the community became more compassionate and caring kinder. A sense of belonging became evident. 43

58 Category: POPULATION Buildings destroyed. Peoples livelihood destroyed. A sense of futility and despair. It closed our town down. People leaving temporary or permanent. Fewer places where people gather leads to greater sense of isolation. Services available locally in past are missing we have to leave Lyttelton to meet range of day to day needs at the moment. We have lost gathering places, some people, houses, most cafes, galleries, shops, museums, restaurants, bars, sense of security, space and walking corridors. We worked together and helped each other. I think this brought us together more and increased our sense of community. I know more people now. I want to be here even more now. We have lost people, young families - fewer children in our schools. Loss of venues, therefore loss of artists and performers Lost the soul of the place because so much of the town centre was destroyed. Some iconic buildings lost which made Lyttelton Timeball, Harbour Light but also things like supermarket, video store, coffee shops basically where people congregated or just bumped into each other. Loss of many heritage / character buildings. It affected us by our whole village just about destroyed, shops, restaurants, churches, livelihood for so many, gone. People leaving and not wanting to return. Property values drop. Fear people feeling scared and on edge Businesses not being able to operate Community spirit really strong Neighbours caring for each other. We need the people of Lyttelton who live here to have a say in how Lyttelton is rebuilt. The rubble needs to be cleared quickly as it is depressing. Time to pull the old dangerous buildings down and have a clean fresh town. Temporary sites / facilities for core businesses to operate from. We need lots of gathering places Quick resolution to buildings in line to be demolished Parks Links between places in Lyttelton. Rebuild an iconic township that represents the people here. Something funky. Somewhere where people feel safe. Repair of infrastructure Rebuild vibrant community again. Re-instate some key buildings, e.g. Timeball but take opportunity to build a better town Access to waterfront Traffic off Norwich Quay Move port eastwards. Could be remedied by ensuring quality buildings replace those we have lost. Need to retain character. To rebuild restaurants, shops, churches etc. again with a unique identity for Lyttelton. 44

59 Category: POPULATION It has cut out those who work in the entertainment / coffee drinking / pub settings. Cut out visitors. It showed the great community spirit that is what Lyttelton is about. Lots of people left through fear and lack of somewhere to live. Huge impact on businesses, school rolls, all the other services. Major de-population. Loss of Population school rolls, Loss base for running businesses. Loss of friends Loss of employment locally Tunnel closed Evans Pass closed Road to Governors Bay closed for a while No access to petrol, power, sewage, water Initially people panic. People stuck city side of tunnel took hours to get back to Lyttelton. Homes red stickered. Population some left once tunnel open. People with stickered homes needed to get accommodation either in city or other district areas. Pubs down, supermarket down, Churches down, except for Union Chapel. Loss of families effecting pre-schools/schools rolls. Loss of business loss of attracting outsiders dollar/company into Lyttelton. Brought our local community s strength to the fore something to be proud of. Gave our youth a sense of purpose initially to help during a crises then lack of jobs thereafter. Access to Lyttelton in the event of a major disaster tunnel closed, no way in/out, Bridle Path only access on day (not safe) Get them rebuilt. Get the gondola going Get the infrastructure up to get the tourists back. Get the cruise ships back and improve the passenger facilities. Rental Accommodation there is a definite need for accommodation, e.g. hotels, motels etc. Out of our control! Use that spirit to be firm on community based future Venues for art Markets Visit Friendly Open up London Street once the condemned buildings are demolished. Tourism is a big earner and the previous attractions need to be re-instated as soon as time and money allow. Get damaged buildings down quickly makes place look better and looks like something positive to happen. Population both local and foreign will be attracted back with business redevelopment. Some urgency for this to happen. Retain some of the old Lyttelton. 45

60 Category: POPULATION Population will decrease, to what extent I am not sure. I do however know of six couples that have left and not coming back. Population people moving away affect feel of town. Many people/families left the town affecting schools, medical centre, all businesses. Fear now of earthquakes Old houses with brick, stone severely damaged. A dramatic effect on the population. A lot of people have left Lyttelton because their homes are munted. Our colonial heritage has gone. Our local venues for cultural events, social collection, cafes, restaurants, bars, hotels etc. are gone. Jobs are gone. Some people will be too scared to live here and won t return. We have retaining walls collapsed onto road do not know who or what to do with rubble etc. Damaged moral Destroyed iconic buildings Housing best safe and sustainable with green spaces Places to meet and socialise A new architecture ideas from the best examples in the world. Rental Accommodation 2-3 storey roof gardens community gardens. No more stone and brick buildings unless they are earthquake resistant. We can t replace the past. Make the most of the sea and harbour an attractive place for city visitors. Property Values Ensure rocks won t fall from hills. Information share with residents / encourage return. New building must be sustainable, best practice in earthquake strengthening model for the country. Encourage return of people to a safe town, sitting lightly on the landscape. Value our young people their needs must be canvassed, catered for. Nervous population need to be assured that replacement buildings are safe. We need new buildings built for specific needs but built with character, built to be attractive, built with motifs or port and history so that Lyttelton remains a tourist attraction and has maintained its individual characteristics. The boulders need to be fixed. Some houses can be replaced with more suitable ones. More entertainment venues need to be in addition The Loons. Good health centre to remain Schools to remain Ecumenical Churches Sports grounds maintained. Get streets and housing cleaned up to encourage people back collapsed walls etc. Restore streetscapes and key buildings which will help hold property values and attract tourists and future residents. 46

61 Category: OTHER MATTERS My wife and I shall remain whatever in Lyttelton. More but I require a pad of A4. Concern re health of folks in compromised homes with no independent heating (fires). Loss of business meaning not viable in community. A camel is a horse designed by a Committee. The plan created for Lyttelton could be put into pictorial format and advertised nationally and internationally. Hold a workshop session for residents/community so we can provide proper feedback. This question should be an on line question where people have the time to consider a response. This should be an on line question. This should be an on line question. Environment This is an opportunity to ensure sustainable design in new buildings and urban landscape. - require / solar water (encourage/subsidise) Heating/thermal mass/rainwater Harvesting/low emmisivity glass and so on to make Lyttelton a 21 st Century town that can transition to a world with low carbon and more limited resources. On this matter there is no earthquake effect, HOWEVER, to overlook this opportunity to fix part of a system which cannot continue as it currently does would be a huge opportunity missed. Cruise Ships As a local and former Merchant Navy Officer with P & O, now retired - Lyttelton within the cruise ship industry is a laughing stock!!. One 40 foot container to welcome!!!. Beach watch and quality constant vigilance is required. Now is the time to remove trucks off of Norwich Quay. Also develop London Street as a more pedestrian friendly space. Bring forward the development of the Inner Harbour as a public recreation space. i.e. a 5 yr plan rather than a 50 yr one. Health re-establish/reopen walkways library, cafes, bars for healthy mind/bodes. Support local businesses. Cenotaph shifted to a more accessible site, safer for elderly etc. I appreciate what is being attempted but feel a questionnaire given through letterbox would have given more time and opportunity to comment or use the website mentioned on the flier. 47

62 Category: OTHER MATTERS There wasn t enough time to answer. It affects us by not being able to produce food. Rescues / water / food / etc. Missing question categories: Democratic Process Effect - Loss of opportunity to comment and overriding of democratic process through CERA Environment Effect - LPC polluting harbour with rubble reclamation proposed to be ha. - opportunity to have clean air in winter - sewage no swimming What is the port voice. Do we want a marine. Keep to time lines. Please honour Mother Earth at all times. Our oceans, lands, air, mineral and plant kingdoms. We have the opportunity to inspire to create consciously. Re-create Lyttelton as eco-town. Use wind, solar, and safe disposal of sewerage (composting). Water harvesting. Work in better with Port regarding access and storage of unsafe materials. Truck traffic off Norwich Quay. Too Rushed. Core group of locals to develop a creative strategy. Economy I want the Timeball to stay. Can you post these forums in local newspaper. Ensure there is a always some form of consultation. - Adequate environmental effects assessment - encourage EECA to prioritise clean heat, replacement of open fires and coal burners in Lyttelton homes - prioritise fixing sewage discharges. PLEASE NOTE: Also included in one of the envelopes was Project Lyttelton s meeting minutes of 7 April This is attached as a pdf document for information. Also attached are drawings that were included in the envelopes. 48

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