A new city waterfront along the Ōtākaro/Avon River corridor provides greater public access.
The Avon River Precinct / Te Papa Ōtākaro represents the largest-ever public realm transformation undertaken in New Zealand, which has included the transformation of 1.5 km of the Avon River/Otakaro between the Christchurch Hospital and Manchester Street; a total area of approximately 4.8 hectares.
The Avon River Park project includes repurposing the river frontage, new shared space streets and cycle network, large public open spaces, residential housing and the Margaret Mahy Family Playground.