Christchurch CBD fails to attract residents despite nearly 500 new homes
Nearly 500 new residential buildings in Christchurch's central business district have drawn only about 50 new residents so far.
A significant gap has emerged between residential construction and actual occupancy in Christchurch's rebuilt central business district. Nearly 500 new homes have been built, yet only around 50 new residents have moved into the area. The mismatch raises questions about whether the development strategy is achieving its intended outcome of revitalising the city centre.
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Ghost town: Nearly 500 new homes in Christchurch CBD but only 50 new residents
Christchurch City councillor Nathaniel Hertz Jardine is standing in the residential heart of a rebuilt Christchurch.