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Gentrification of the inner city: The case of Christchurch prior to the earthquakes of 2010 and 2011
Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal,
11
(3),
251-265
(2018)
Abstract
Prior to the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011, parts of the inner city of Christchurch, New Zealand were undergoing, what was seen by many, as successful revitalisation. This process had some of the commonly observed features of gentrification, but other characteristics were absent or of minor significance. This paper reviews the gentrification literature and using a mixture of document reviews, observation and interviews seeks to ascertain which aspects of gentrification were most important to this Christchurch case study.
Keywords: urban; revitalisation; rebuild; gentrification; adaptive reuse; Christchurch; earthquake; recovery; inner city; lanes; boutique retailing hospitality
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Author's Biography
John Mcdonagh is Associate Professor in Property Studies at Lincoln University near Christchurch, New Zealand. John enjoyed a career in corporate real estate asset management and property development prior to taking up his position at Lincoln University. He currently teaches in the areas of property management, investment, and development. He has recently developed a research programme focused on inner city revitalisation.
