City beautiful
Subtitle: the first 100 years of the Christchurch Beautifying Association
By: Thelma Strongman
Publisher: Clerestory Press
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Christchurch [N.Z.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 114
Subjects: History; Urban beautification; Gardening; Competitions; Christchurch Beautifying Association
Description: Celebrates the Christchurch Beautifying Association's achievements in transforming Christchurch from a city struggling out of a swamp to international recognition as the finest garden city in the world.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [105]-106) and index.
Table of contents: title: Vision for a garden city; title: Enhancing the urban landscape; title: Relinquishing control; title: Developing a new role; title: Taking a stronger line.