A City Recovers

A City Recovers is an in-depth analysis of the social, economic and demographic changes and the implications for Christchurch two years after the city was devastated by major earthquakes. It’s also an excellent photographic record of the city as it is now, having been completely reshaped, with many parts of the inner city destroyed and tracts of the eastern suburbs largely unliveable. This book is not just about buildings and infrastructure; it’s also about the intangible impacts on the city and its surrounds. A City Recovers examines questions such as: What happened to the survivors? How have businesses coped and what is their future? What will the social shape of Christchurch be in the future? What’s the impact on education and health? What happens when you lose an entire suburb of a city? How does a community respond to disaster on such a massive scale? And much more. The extensive text by The Press’ team of experienced reporters gives an up-to-the-minute and expert insight into all the factors surrounding Christchurch’s recent tragic past and challenging yet promising future.