Author Archives: EmmaT

What could happen on St Alban’s Orion site now? Sustainable city living ideas from Adelaide

Posted on 2 April 2011 by EmmaT

Here’s some great news for anyone wanting to find out about options for sustainable city living. For about a decade I’ve been a supporting member of Urban Ecology Australia .. It’s an inspiring group of people who have managed to … Continue reading →

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What happens if the land my home is on is damaged?

Posted on 22 March 2011 by EmmaT

Home › Frequently Asked Questions › Damage and repairs What happens if the land my home is on is damaged? Standard cover is for the land under your home, the land within 8 metres of your home, and the land of the … Continue reading →

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Elevated Garden City – the idea

Posted on 18 March 2011 by EmmaT

http://www.elevatedgardencity.com/ The opportunity The earthquakes are an opportunity to create something special in Christchurch. Imagine a garden city where we took the Manhattan rooftop garden to whole new level. Given that most people in the CBD will not want to … Continue reading →

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Online Neighbourhood Forum for St Albans

Posted on 7 March 2011 by EmmaT

Join your neighbours and promote post-earthquake community recovery through active online engagement and exchange. Discuss local issues and reconstruction, share community news, photos, and announcements, recommend service providers, find lost pets, promote crime prevention, announce new local businesses, and many … Continue reading →

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St Albans Residents’ Association update

Posted on 4 March 2011 by EmmaT

Hello fellow St Albans Resident’s Association members. I hope this email finds you and your whanau safe and coping with the heartaches from our losses and the uncertainty of our futures. The St Albans Resident’s Association is working hard to quickly … Continue reading →

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ReImagine Christchurch

Posted on 4 March 2011 by EmmaT

After a major earthquake in September, 2010, and over 4,000 subsequent aftershocks, a second major quake, magnitude 6.3, struck Christchurch on February 22, 2011. This earthquake had a devastating effect on our city. The death toll numbers in the hundreds, … Continue reading →

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St Albans Residents Association

Posted on 28 February 2011 by EmmaT

Any information about the Residents Association can be accessed here: About us, including the constitution and contact details. There is a list of meetings which are open to the public. Any change of schedule and additional meetings and events will … Continue reading →

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Welcome!

Posted on 25 February 2011 by EmmaT

This website is run by the St AlbansResidents Association (SARA) Inc., trading under the name of St Albans Community Centre, and is dedicated to the recovery of St Albans. The website will be updated with local information as it becomes … Continue reading →

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