Reimagining New Brighton

New Brighton finally appears to be on the way to enjoying a renaissance.

How much of a renaissance it is now depends on the local community, and support of the Christchurch City Council’s annual plan, plus getting behind Greater New Brighton.

The latter is a community-led development programme, founded to enhance the social and economic environment in and around the seaside township. Assisting in the redevelopment is the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust (CEAT), which is providing up to $2 million for Greater New Brighton projects, which have been determined
by the community.

Running parallel with the community-led projects is the New Brighton Centre Master Plan to re-establish the centre as the heart of the community and be the key activity centre for the eastern suburbs. The thinking is that a revitalised, vibrant centre will attract people to ‘live, work and play’ in New Brighton.