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What Christchurch could look like as a city of the future

Big thinkers share how our recently transformed city is likely to see vast changes over the coming decades.

It's likely Christchurch will grow up rather than out - with more high rise complexes and green spaces.

Ōtautahi Christchurch could become a centre for learning and problem solving

Christchurch has a range of recreational activities, such as mountains and beaches, right on its doorstep.

Brainstorming on ideas for a future Christchurch CBD

Christchurch Riverside Markets are a vibrant part of the city, and we should expect to see more spaces that focus on food, culture and arts.

Ōtautahi Christchurch population growth and intensification in the suburbs

Scooters are a great means of transport that will help reduce the number of cars in our cities.

What houses will be built of in the Ōtautahi Christchurch of the future

One Central is a new terrace-housing development in central Christchurch, designed by Warren & Mahoney.

Christchurch and its early view of climate change

The red zoned areas in the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor are in red; green areas are pre-existing open space. Graphic by Blackant Mapping Solutions, image sourced from Ōtākaro Living Laboratory.

Ōtautahi Christchurch to become New Zealand’s first carbon zero city?

We should expect to see more renewable energy sources pop up around the city.

Despite being the Garden City, Christchurch is lacking in trees. Places like the Port Hills could benefit from more trees and canopies.

What Christchurch City Council has planned for the future

Transport possibilities for Ōtautahi Christchurch

Vehicles of the future will prioritise sustainability.

Some out- of- the- box thinking from tech entrepreneurs

Ōtautahi Christchurch to be a city deferring to nature, according to futurist

We're likely to see further shifts in the way people work. Will working in offices become a thing of the past?