The Old School Te Kura Tawhiti, on the former Central New Brighton School site, will open next week as a ''creative hub'' including art, wellbeing sessions, education workshops and more.
Coastal-Burwood Community Board member Kim Money said the hub was great for the local community.
"This is exactly what we need to revitalise the area."
New Brighton Project Community co-ordinator Sarah Butterfield said the hub would “have a creative buzz''.
She said it had been a “long time coming”.
“It will be great for the New Brighton community when the hub opens.”
Regenerate Christchurch hopes that reopening the school will provide a space for people to share ideas for rejuvenating the community.
The Old School will open on September 23 at 11am.