'Architectural snobbery' accused of holding back Lyttelton development
Six years after a city council design panel rejected their modern, port-inspired design, a Lyttelton couple have accepted "vanilla architecture" is the only way they can rebuild their home.
In 2012, Ann and Brent Stanaway, wanted to construct a "new and vibrant" building on the site of their former home at the corner of Oxford St and Sumner Rd, rather than a "pastiche" of what the earthquakes destroyed.
But authorities thought the design wasn't a good fit for the heritage town and, after multiple meetings, the couple dropped the idea.
What do you think? How can Lyttelton best balance heritage and new development?
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Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
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42.3% Yes
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57.7% No
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