Pictures from Christchurch's Red Zone and the Surrounding Areas

When I restarted my blog last week, I decided  that I was not going to have a quake-centric blog. I don't want each entry of my blog filled with pictures of something that was destroyed in the quake, examples of liquefaction, or raised sidewalks. I prefer to focus on the brighter side of my second home and the rebuilding of the garden city. However, after my walk around the red zone, I thought I would share a few pictures. I consider myself very lucky that all my friends in Christchurch are well and unscathed by the quake and its devastation.

Anna, Sarah, Snowy (Anna's dog), and I took a long walk around the parameter of the red  zone with a few detours down adjacent streets this past Saturday. It was striking how much area the red zone covers. The task of rebuilding Christchurch is monumental.

Before rebuilding begins, over 900 buildings must be demolished in the Central Business District. On Friday, 13 May, The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, CERA, gave notice to owners of dangerous buildings announcing they had 10 days to submit a demolition plan. If the owners do not respond within that time frame, CERA will take over the demolition and bill the property owners.

 One of Many Red-stickered Buildings

 Apartments on Kilmore Street

Croyden House B&B

 View of Downtown from Check Point

 Remnants of the Methodist Church Next to the Methodist Mission

 Previous Reinforcement

Council Buildings with Scaffolding from Rebuild After September's Quake

One of Many Check Points Along the Parameters of the Red Zone

 Demolition in Progress

 Demolition in Progress

Colombo St - Memorial for People Lost in the Quake

Colombo Street

 Manchester Street

 

Demolition in Progress

 High Street

 

Catholic Basilica