How to bounce back from disaster - the extraordinary Christchurch story

HOW DO YOU PLAN FOR AND BOUNCE BACK FROM THE UNTHINKABLE?

In February 2011 a magnitude 6.2 earthquake caused widespread damage across Christchurch. 15,000 families lost their home in 25 seconds. When the dust settled, the community began to re-envision its world.

According to Sir Bob Parker, Mayor of Christchurch during the earthquake, every disaster, no matter what it is, is about people.

In April, Council engaged the community and asked them to envisage a future for themselves with a ‘Share an idea’ campaign.

Find out how they skipped the usual government tactics to gather 106,000 ideas from the community in six weeks – a plan for the community from the community: 

Key message: Councils do not know everything - community engagement is key!

We are living in extraordinary times. How is your region forging a path to recovery?