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Youth Hub development
Location
The Youth Hub is well under construction at 109 Salisbury Street in the heart of central Christchurch on land purchased by Anglican Care and leased to the Youth Hub Trust to build and run the Hub. The Youth Hub is walking distance to the library Tūranga, the Margaret Mahy playground, the Bus Exchange and the Metro Sports complex.
Smart design
The Youth Hub is designed to blend into the neighbourhood, with input from acoustic and traffic engineers, urban designers and landscapers. Most importantly, young people were included in the design process to ensure the Youth Hub will meet their needs. Local residents have also been consulted, with adjustments made to address their concerns.
Supported housing
A key feature of the Youth Hub is its supported housing facilities. Once complete, the two wings will provide accomodation for up to 40 young people (ages 16-24) for 3 to 18 months, as long as they are actively looking for education, training or work. When they have regular income with the help of on-site support and training, they'll be able to transition to their own rental housing.
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Stage One
The first stage of the Youth Hub is expected to open gradually from the end of 2024. Stage One includes
a wrap-around services block for a dozen youth providers offering:
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medical and mental health services
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social services, counselling
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educational and employment support
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outdoor activities courtyard.
Stage One includes a supported housing wing, with 23 single bedroom hostel-style units, including two fully accessible units for disabled people. Each unit has its own study space and ensuite bathroom. Tenants will share kitchen, dining, laundry and living spaces and all units will be connected to an outdoor living courtyard and a rooftop terrace.
Key funders for Stage One include:
Stage Two
Stage Two consists of five apartments, each of which has three to four bedrooms for more independent supported living. Stage two will open when funding is secured.
The apartments share a common courtyard with gardens and outdoor living areas. There is also an on-site manager’s unit for looking after the site and providing a constant point of contact for tenants and the wider community. Several of the apartments will also be able to cater to young parents and children.
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Stage Three
Stage Three consists of communal spaces
which will include a public café which will be
used for training purposes, creativity, music,
performance and events spaces, an art gallery,
education and training areas, and planter boxes
and greenhouses on the roof. Stage three will
open when funding is secured.
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