Victoria Square Essay

Victoria Square (Tarndanyangga), located in the heart of Adelaide, is a vibrant and energetic focal point for the public. It contains a beautiful water feature, garden beds, public toilets, drinking fountains, bike racks and a huge lawn events space - which is utilized frequently. In 1854, the city council began to build on and enhance the land. Since then, millions of dollars have been spent on many developments and rejuvenations of the square. On the 10th of November, 9NW took a short walk to Victoria Square to complete a case study, analysing how it is seen from different perspectives. This report is focused on a business perspective, an Indigenous person’s perspective and a vision impaired person’s perspective.

From the viewpoint of a business person, Victoria Square is a huge opportunity for commerce and industry. There are various companies all around, and being located in the heart of the CBD, it is quite local in terms of the public. The square is also just down the road from the Adelaide Central Markets. The square is always full of commotion, with hundreds of people visiting every day for different reasons. The vast grassed area regularly hosts fringe
The Aboriginal name Tarndanyangga is still used, and can be seen on the tram stop - Tarndanyangga meaning “The Dreaming Place of the Red Kangaroo". In the past, the Indigenous people gathered on the land for special ceremonies and dances. During the 1960s the Aboriginal community reintroduced its activities in Victoria Square, with the area in front of the Commonwealth Law Courts building, becoming a social/gathering point. The Aboriginal flag is flown in the square alongside the Australian flag and there are recordings that can be listened to about the history and significance of them both. The first instance of the Aboriginal Flag being flown was actually in Victoria Square in