This page provides information on the "Attractive and well designed city" outcome. It defines the outcome, explains what is being monitored, provides information from the 2007 Baseline report and links to the outcome indicator sheets and
various stories.
What is an attractive and well designed city?
Christchurch has a vibrant centre, attractive neighbourhoods and well-designed transport networks. Our lifestyles and heritage are enhanced by our urban environment.
We will know we are succeeding when:
Christchurch is attractive and well-maintained.
- Our city is clean and free of litter.
- Graffiti and vandalism decline.
- City buildings and public spaces are attractive and well-maintained.
- We have easy access to a range of quality open spaces.
Our heritage is protected for future generations.
- The central city remains an important destination for all people in Christchurch.
- We protect the integrity of heritage buildings, places and objects.
- We plan for and encourage additions to our heritage.
We design our city to meet current needs and future challenges.
- Our houses meet our social, cultural and economic needs.
- Our city can be easily accessed on foot, by bus and bicycle, and by people with disabilities.
- Vehicles move freely and efficiently in and around Christchurch city.
- Our electricity, communications, sewage, water and waste water systems grow with our population.
- Urban sprawl is minimised.
What we are monitoring?
Headline indicators
Key indicators
- Transport Network
- Housing Costs
- Housing Type
- Access to Central City
- Accessibility of Key Local Services
2007 Baseline report
An attractive and well maintained city
- Litter and graffiti increased as problems between 2001 and 2006. 50 per cent of people rated litter a problem and 72 per cent rated graffiti a problem in 2006.
- The number of people who feel satisfied or very satisfied with the way the city looks and feels has generally increased since 2000; in 2006 91 per cent of people felt satisfied or very satisfied with the way the city looks and feels.
Heritage protected
- Heritage buildings have been lost at a rate of about 2–3 per year since 1993.
Design for the future
- Bus patronage has increased steadily since 2000 to become 43 bus trips per person in 2006.
- Public space per hectare per person increased post-amalgamation with Banks Peninsula to 27.5 hectares per person.
Tell us your stories of success at monitor@ccc.govt.nz.
