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Christchurch's future, a presentation to the TEDxChCh forum

The Economics of Innovative Cities - Christchurch's future at TEDxChCh forum


Marcus Spiller, a Director of SGS Economics and Planning, presented on The Economics of Innovative Cities at the Christchurch TEDxChCh Forum held in June 2011. Christchurch can look ahead with confidence economically, he said. The New Zealand economy is flexible and dynamic and those fundamentals still remain. Christchurch is part of a richly endowed region. Spiller gave attendees a brief explanation of regional economics and raised the need to leverage innovations, skills, infrastructure and leadership. The challenges post earthquake will build those four things and leave a long term economic legacy for the community.

Watch Marcus Spiller's presentation on youtube

Recovering from its second major earthquake, Christchurch New Zealand hosted TEDxChCh, a one day conference to to re-imagine Christchurch as a world-leading city.