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The Christchurch Botanic Gardens: their place in contemporary urban and tourism development
(Lincoln University, 2002)
The meaning and purpose of urban public space is constantly being contested and changed by people who associate with it and give it meaning. Botanic Gardens are no exception. Botanic Gardens established in the late 19th ...
A contingent valuation study of consumers' willingness to pay for water: an approach to conserving Christchurch's groundwater resource
(Lincoln University, 1991)
Christchurch's groundwater resource, which supplies the City's residents with top quality water, is not inexhaustible as was once thought. Recently, there has been concern that the resource will be over used and destroyed. ...
Memorial design : considerations for Christchurch
(Lincoln University, 2012)
In the wake of a series of devastating earthquakes, Christchurch, New Zealand is faced with a long, complicated mourning and memorialisation process. The initial intention of this research was to comparatively examine ...
Water policy beliefs and preferences
(Lincoln University, 1999)
Christchurch's artesian aquifers, which supply the city's domestic, commercial and industrial water requirements, face a number of threats. Implementation of a strong domestic water conservation policy would be an important ...
The final frontier? Lesbians' health, leisure and space
(Lincoln University, 1997)
The purpose of this study is to explore the importance of lesbian leisure spaces and lesbian social support systems, for lesbians aged 25 or over in Christchurch, New Zealand. The author used a feminist, qualitative research ...
The Avon river: a recreational resource
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1985)
Throughout the history of Christchurch the Avon has proved to be an invaluable asset to the people of the city. For the early settlers of Christchurch it was their only water supply. Horses were once watered in the Avon ...
An investigation into management options towards reducing suspended particulate concentrations in the Christchurch air shed
(Lincoln University, 1998)
Wintertime suspended particulate concentrations in Christchurch, a city of 310,000, regularly exceed the Canterbury Regional Council's air quality guideline of 50 µgm⁻³. Maximum 24-hour average concentrations of up to 280 ...
Christchurch Central City Revitalisation Plan: accommodating 30,000 residents into Christchurch's four avenues
(2010)
Over the past few years Christchurch’s Central City has fallen into a decaying state. Many key retailers, commercial, industry and residential dwellers have moved to the outer suburbs. Creating multiple sub-centres and ...
Air pollution in Christchurch: the current state of affairs
(Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, 1978)
“It may be that Christchurch is the first city in the world to suffer a "Los Angeles" type smog in summer and also a "London" type smog in winter." International Union of Air
Pollution Prevention Associations, 1977.
This ...
An evaluation of the effectiveness of speed cameras in Christchurch: an approach to speed related driving behaviour
(Lincoln University, 2001)
Speed is considered to be a major road safety issue. One policy response to this issue has been the increased use of speed cameras in designated speed camera areas. This study attempts to improve understanding of drivers' ...