Central City lanes plan [PDF, 1.5 MB]
Urban design guides and guidelines produced by the Council.
Central City lanes plan
Character areas
Character areas are areas in residential neighbourhoods that are distinctive from their surroundings and are considered to have a character worthy of retention.
Creating new neighbourhoods
Creating safer communities
Creating safer communities [PDF, 3.8 MB]
Exploring new housing choices
Exploring new housing choices [PDF, 31 MB]
Health promotion and sustainability by environmental design
Integrated planning guide
Integrated planning guide [PDF, 3.3 MB]
This guide prepared by the Greater Christchurch Partnership can help planning healthy, resilient and sustainable communities.
It’s a thinking tool including helpful prompts and tips, to encourage people to consider the full range of sustainable development outcomes.
Large buildings in lower density living zones
Large buildings in lower density living zones [PDF, 274 KB]
Streets and spaces design
Sumner Village Centre design
Sumner Village Centre design guidelines [PDF, 2.4 MB]