Pictured: Bedford Apartments (Architectus, 2021), photo by Sarah Rowlands

Housing is personal. Yet on the collective scale it has the potential to transform neighbourhoods, bringing vitality to urban areas, creating communities and doing so in a way that is kind to the planet.

From affordability and wellbeing to sustainability and economic prosperity, multiple factors indicate that apartment-living is the type of urban housing that we should be prioritising.

So why aren’t we building more apartments?

Join us for this Christchurch Conversation as we explore the case for higher-density housing and its perceived barriers. Find out what good apartment development and design looks like and how we might achieve this.

Hear from experts, developers and people already living in apartments on Tuesday 20 August as we put this type of housing under the microscope.

First, we serve up some quick-fire presentations. Then, we move to a panel discussion and Q & A – so bring your questions.

6-7.30pm, Tuesday 20 August
Doors open 5.30pm
TSB Space, Level 1 of Tūranga.
60 Cathedral Sq

This is a free public event, but bookings are required. You can join us in person or online.

Watch previous conversations in this series here.

The Christchurch Conversations 2024 programme is supported by the Christchurch City Council through the Sustainability Fund and has the curatorial support of Amanda Yates from AUT He Puna Ora Regenerative Action Lab. Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Canterbury Branch is the Event Partner for 'Cities need apartments'.

Getting here

Find this building on Google maps.

Visit the Metro website to plan your journey

Check out the mobility parking map.

Getting inside

There are accessible entrances from Gloucester Street and Cathedral Square

There is a ramp to access the Gloucester Street entrance Building accessibility

The building is step-free

There are accessible, gender-neutral bathrooms available on-site

There are places to sit and rest inside the building

Please contact us if you have any questions about accessibility for this event at hello@teputahi.org.nz.