Achieving positive heritage outcomes 8 October2015 Mike Vincent

Heritage in a modern world The sequence of Canterbury earthquakes changed the way people think about heritage. The approach to our work has responded to this: From automatic to manual Still working towards positive outcomes

Corner Manchester & Gloucester Street Christchurch Autumn 2011 Engineer Win Clark, and Heritage Advisor Calum McLean surveying the damage.

What are we working towards -Positive heritage outcome Adaptive reuse of buildings The need for change Community involvement Sense of identity Good policy documents Clear provisions, usable rules, consistent definitions, SMHHG. Enduring relationships Know us by name

Certain processes suit certain modes Automatic mode good for situations for which they have been programmed = efficient but not as flexible: Regulatory process for plans and policies Less flexible as they progress Manual mode, flexible but not so efficient, as it takes time to punch in all the settings, but better results. Working at the front end of process Positive and encouraging environment Improving relationships

Regulatory process more flexible at the front end.

Steps to achieve positive outcomes Consultation at the pre-design stage: Prolonged engagement Consider future use of building Good quality information Suitable engineering assessment Consideration of alternatives Site visit to understand context: Local context and circumstance Constructive conservation

Steps to achieve positive outcomes Advice on particular issues: Fire Safety and Heritage Places Providing Physical Access to Heritage Places Repairing, brick, stonework and chimneys Incentives for Historic Heritage Toolkit Heritage strategies: Town centres and historic areas Positive engagement with TLA’s

Final thoughts Involve Heritage New Zealand at an early stage. Prolonged engagement to ensure maximum understanding. Positive engagement with decision makers Use manual mode to train automatic mode

New Regent Street Christchurch