Supplied A proposed youth health and social services hub planned for Christchurch's Salisbury St, which was granted resource consent in November. The Victoria Neighbourhood Association is appealing the decision to the Environment Court. OPINION: We all embrace charity at this time of year – so long as it doesn’t start too near home. Everyone agrees we need developments in Christchurch. There is a critical need for housing at all levels and it is right that many new developments are under way or planned. We also need community facilities for those who have broken the law, or have addiction or mental health problems. We also know that to have a liveable and sustainable city we need well-designed and compact houses with good public amenities. However, just not as our neighbours.