Urban Dynamics
With reference to Sydney, discuss the results of urban dynamics on its growth, development, future trends and ecological sustainability.
Sydney is a large city in the developed world, located at 33’52’S and 151’10’E on the East coast of Australia. As Sydney is approximately 12000 square km with a growing population of over 4 million, certain urban dynamics must be addressed to allow for ecological sustainability and a resourceful city for future generations. Dynamics which have already had a significant impact on the city are urban decay and renewal, urban consolidation and suburbanisation. Future trends show that Sydney’s population is expected to increase by 1.1 million reaching 5.3 million by 2031. Due to this, it is vital that the city constructs durable developments and creates ecological sustainable practices to maintain genetic diversity and a safe environment.
Urban consolidation has emerged in Sydney due to the increasing population growth. It refers to the act of creating higher density housing to allow for more people in the one area. In the inner city, medium to high density buildings dominate the area as well as in the nearby suburbs such as Pyrmont and Ultimo. Pyrmont-Ultimo is just 2 km west of the CBD (Central Business District) therefore attracting a large number of residents. Supporting this, the Bureau of Statistics show Pyrmont-Ultimo had 13,850 residents per square kilometre in June 2012, therefore making Pyrmont-Ultimo the most densely populated suburb in Australia. Whereas the southern suburb of Engadine only has a population density of 1,801 per square kilometre, this comparison emphasises just how large the population is in Pyrmont-Ultimo. Jackson’s Landing at Pyrmont is a development of more than 1000 apartments and commercial facilities, housing around 2500 residents. It has been particularly popular with empty-nesters (couples whose children have left home), DINKS (double income no kids) and SINKS (single income no kids) who are
Sydney is a large city in the developed world, located at 33’52’S and 151’10’E on the East coast of Australia. As Sydney is approximately 12000 square km with a growing population of over 4 million, certain urban dynamics must be addressed to allow for ecological sustainability and a resourceful city for future generations. Dynamics which have already had a significant impact on the city are urban decay and renewal, urban consolidation and suburbanisation. Future trends show that Sydney’s population is expected to increase by 1.1 million reaching 5.3 million by 2031. Due to this, it is vital that the city constructs durable developments and creates ecological sustainable practices to maintain genetic diversity and a safe environment.
Urban consolidation has emerged in Sydney due to the increasing population growth. It refers to the act of creating higher density housing to allow for more people in the one area. In the inner city, medium to high density buildings dominate the area as well as in the nearby suburbs such as Pyrmont and Ultimo. Pyrmont-Ultimo is just 2 km west of the CBD (Central Business District) therefore attracting a large number of residents. Supporting this, the Bureau of Statistics show Pyrmont-Ultimo had 13,850 residents per square kilometre in June 2012, therefore making Pyrmont-Ultimo the most densely populated suburb in Australia. Whereas the southern suburb of Engadine only has a population density of 1,801 per square kilometre, this comparison emphasises just how large the population is in Pyrmont-Ultimo. Jackson’s Landing at Pyrmont is a development of more than 1000 apartments and commercial facilities, housing around 2500 residents. It has been particularly popular with empty-nesters (couples whose children have left home), DINKS (double income no kids) and SINKS (single income no kids) who are
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