There are many derelict areas in the Wellington region, that have been reconstructed over time to develop the growing city.
For example the newly constructed 'Chaffers' park was transformed into wellingtons newest, biggest urban park (Waitangi park ). The former derelict park covers 30% of the waterfront. However before Waitangi park was created, Chaffers park had been a dog pound, City morgue, work departments. It was formally covered in graffiti and rubbish whereas had now been transformed into a artistic skate park and children's play garden.
---- (picture of playground)-- picture of previous Waitangi park(factory)
The former Shed 22 was completed in 1921 and was used for container shipping and became largely redundant and underused. It was a deteriorating and the shed became isolated. It was refurbished into a Max brewing company from the original fabric to form a historic icon. It also now incorporates a bar, restaurant and offices.
-- (picture of Max brewery now )
The Wellington free ambulance was built around 1930 from previously being and derelict small iron shed, part of the Wellington rowing club. recent refurbishment has made it transform into the home for St Johns Heineken hotel, Boutique office spaces and headquarters for a lawyer company.
--- (picture of wellingotn abulance now and before)
