Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6547266 | Land Use Policy | 2016 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Initially the Government's official - but enormously controversial - position was that this land would be cleared and lie fallow until engineering solutions could be found that enabled residential redevelopment. This paper presents an application of a choice experiment (CE) that identified and assessed Christchurch residents' preferences for different land use options of this Red Zone. Results demonstrated strong public support for the development of a recreational reserve comprising a unique natural environment with native fauna and flora, healthy wetlands and rivers, and recreational opportunities that align with this vision. By highlighting the value of a range of alternatives, the CE provided a platform for public participation and expanded the conversational terrain upon which redevelopment policy took place. We conclude the method has value for land use decision-making beyond the disaster recovery context.
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Authors
Peter Tait, Suzanne Vallance, Paul Rutherford,