Work to replace tens of thousands buildings takes painful time.
New suburbs are spouting up on the save areas nearby.
Large areas of the Eastern suburbs are condemned.
Home owners are made to move even if their homes are not broken.
Over 10,000 earthquakes have now been experienced to date some up to 5.5 strength.
Local artists and gardeners are brightening up the depressing condemned buildings
Squatters occupy unused spaces. Arson is common.