1.0 INTRODUCTION Camp Hill is a medium sized, inner south Brisbane suburb which has a remarkable history that dates back before the 1860’s. This is a diverse and multi-cultural suburb, which offers children and families a wide range of public facilities, as well as superb dining experiences. With a land area of 461 hectares (5 Km2), the local residents feel right at home and free of space. In Camp Hill, most of the houses are spacious and family friendly. Several hundred of the houses in Camp Hill are heritage listed and offer a history that can date back over 100 years. You will be sure to find local events being held regularly such as school fetes and sporting matches. Camp Hill has the well-known Whites Hill Reserve, which has several sporting …show more content…
fields, walking paths and native vegetation. It's one of Brisbane's older suburbs with plenty of timber homes (Queenslander’s) and apartments. Just imagine living in a suburb that makes your house, a home. 1.1 Location and general introduction The location of Camp Hill, is extremely suitable and has many worthy advantageous.
Families and couples get to experience an inner-city feeling, by only being approximately 4 kilometers from the Brisbane central business district (CBD). The benefits of being only 4 kilometers from the city are that the people around you have a vibe, there are magnificent foods from around the globe and amazing shopping centers that are just around the corner. As the sun sets and the moon rises, Camp Hill commands fine views of the CBD. The local greenery makes the air fresh and clean, perfect for younger children. Camp Hill is situated on top of a hill and neighbors Carina, Coorparoo and Norman Park. There is a wide range of both markets and shopping centers, which cater for everyone. As a Camp Hill resident, I view this inner-city suburb as something which is very rare, because there are both good dining experiences as well as new and old housing, giving families and couples a choice. As CityHobo reads “it's a quiet and safe neighborhood with happy children, good views and hilly landscapes.” This statement clearly shows Camp Hill for what it is and represents. Just imagine living in a suburb, not just any suburb one that makes your house, a …show more content…
home. 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL Camp Hill, proposals some of the best natural vegetation, climate and environmental factors in the whole of Brisbane. With around 10 large parks and walkways just around the corner children, couples and families can get fit and have pleasure. There are numerous natural features for use, to both the public and residents. These features help to enhance the Camp Hill and make it a better suburb. Camp hill offers endless possibilities. Imagine a world of freedom and hope. 2.1 Topography The topography of Camp Hill, varies ever so slightly from area to area, but overall the topography of Camp Hill offers residents great city views and amazing summer and winter breezes. Due to the fact that this suburb sits on top of a hill, there are lots of benefits and a few complications. Firstly, as a result of the naturally formed hills cyclists, motor car drivers and people who chose to walk, will get slightly effected. Furthermore, motor ca r drivers will get the most heavily effected, because extra fuel therefore money will be needed, to run and/or maintain the motor car. Cyclists and people that walk, will not have any problems produced, hence because there are specially developed foot/cyclist paths that connect to the CBD and the western as well as northern suburbs in Brisbane. 2.2 Natural vegetation The natural vegetation upon which Camp Hill offers to its’ residents is outstanding, because there are lots of parks, forests, public spaces available. Generally speaking, most citizens would highly recommend Camp Hill due to the magnifice nt natural vegetation. There are multiple parks and public spaces but only a handful of forests. This is because Camp Hill is highly suburbanized (mostly residential) and don’t have much non-used land available for unnecessary things, that won’t benefit residents. As figure 4 demonstrates, Camp Hill has an extremely well balanced mix of parks and public spaces, which are accessible by the public002E 2.3 Climate The climate in Camp Hill, is sub-tropical and therefore the same temperature as other Brisbane suburbs nearby (Carina, New Farm ext.). Thus, Camp Hill also delivers the same amount of rainfall as neighboring suburbs, but as Accuweather demonstrates suburbs 10 or more kilometers away will experience different levels of rain. Camp Hill additionally has fantastic all year breezes that help cool down the humid and hot summer days. In camp hill the average minimum temperature in the day time is 200C during summer and 140C in winter. Also, the mean maximum temperature in summer is 330C, whilst in winter it is 250C. Overall the climate is Camp Hill is impressive and unlike other suburbs Camp Hill gets great breezes due to its elevated land. 2.4 Environmental challenges In Camp Hill, you will be sure to find, a very low amount of environmental challenges. This is because the air pollution is to a minimum due to the fact that there are only a handful of factories and building sites that would affect the air. Furthermore, by the cause of the new regulation acts of the government, factories and other places responsible for air pollution are having to move out of the highly residential Queensland suburbs. Additionally, graffiti and other vandalism has been put to a holt, for the reason that the vandalizes will be charge (possibly jail sentence) and expected to do the assigned amount of community service. By and large, Camp Hill has an exceedingly low amount of environmental challenges and this is why… Camp Hill is the suburb to live in. 3.0 SOCIAL 3.1 Demographics and cultures The uniqueness of Camp Hill can’t be understood, until you review the di verse cultures and demographics which are hidden.
Thou, 79.9% of the residents were born in Australia the other 20.1% weren’t. This means that the un-Australian have brought their culture into Camp Hill, giving them the chance to share traditions, foods, and religions ext, to help grow Camp Hill into a bigger and more recognized suburb. In Camp Hill the majority of dwellers are young and doing so this means that there’s not many old age homes. From the ages 35 to 39 there are around 1,041 residents, whilst for example the 85 years and over age group only has 217 people. As you can see here the majority of residents aren’t older people and this means that there are more businesses and work opportunities available. The public housing which is available at Camp Hill is very low. This is because Camp Hill is a wealthy suburb and this can be seen because the median household income ($/weekly) is 1,926. This data represents the high household income which residents get. So many of the households have Professionals (around 1,886 people), resulting in a higher income. The educational levels in Camp Hill are astonishing due to the fact that there’s a large mix of both public and private primary and secondary schools. As the 2011 census of data shows 583 children go to a primary government school, while only just over 100 go to a private school. This means that the education must be quite high due to families
not choosing to pay for a private education. In summary, the education is great but public housing will need to be improved if Camp Hill wants to expand and become more established in the Brisbane community. 3.2 Facilities and services available At Camp Hill, you will be sure to find exceptional schools, medical facilities and government services that help families with special needs or support. The sporting resources, open to the public is also impressive with NRL, AFL and football clubs nearby to all residents. Firstly, in Camp Hill there are around 3 major primary schools which are Camp Hill State Infants School, Camp Hill State School and St Thomas' School Catholic School, but there’s are also a few senior schools such as Coorparoo Secondary College and Cannon Hill Anglican College. The elderly are catered for because there are two aged care centres, commonly known as Ozcare and Bluecare. These two aged care homes help the elderly and without them the old would have gone astray. The facilities and services available are exceptional in Camp Hill. 3.3 Safety The safely upon which is in this south Brisbane suburb, is very good and still improving. As the bar graph shows (to the right) you can clearly see a sudden drop in crime. This is the cause of the police department emplacing new rules and regulations to stop robberies and other theft as well as drug offences. There is a police station in Camp Hill located at 580 Old Cleveland Road. With a local police station, there are police men and women on parole, preventing crime. With a low rate of crime (robberies, assault, homicide ext), this is just another reason why Queenslanders are choosing to live in one of Brisbane’s most favoured suburbs. 4.0 INFRASTRUCTURE The infrastructure upon which Camp Hill possesses is amazing and unlike most suburbs there are several main roads that run through Camp Hill. Public transport, housing and public services, aren’t out of reach with trains, buses and easy to get to roads, just around the corner. In this lovely leafy suburb there is a great mix of both elegant Queenslanders that have a long history and new modern homes that have been made for a range of different people and living styles. 4.1 Housing In Camp Hill, buyers will be sure to find an availability of resemble priced homes, that come in a respectable conditi on. The housing which is offered at Camp Hill is reassembly priced and residents and buyers will not feel like they are getting ripped off. Furthermore, as recognized in the 2011 census of data, Camp Hill had a median weekly rent of $360 compared to its’ nearby suburb Bulimia which is $420 per month. As you can see here, you save on average $80 per month, saving residents over $4000 per year. This massive saving is why thousands of people are living in Camp Hill. 4.2 Transport The transport which is available to the public is great, if it is the major road links or the high quality suburban roads. There are a few major roads such as Creek road or Old Cleveland road that connect Camp Hill to the CBD and other suburbs. The superior quality of suburban roads in, Camp Hill, gives the motor car driver a feeling of seamlessness, because the road that doesn’t have any pot holes nor cracks. There are several options for the personal that prefers train over car. Due to this fact, rail way stops have been developed, giving close dwellers an option to use train over bus or car. 4.3 Economic Suburb dining experiences, fantastic shopping and brilliant cafes, this is what Camp Hill has to offer. With several family businesses in the area, shoppers will be treated much different to other places. The hard working local families of all cultures make Camp Hill, what it is today. Businesses such as Basils coffee, Villa Maria and Thai Mali are what help richen the local community. There’s are also Carindale Shopping Centre which is just only a few minut es away, which has a large Woolworths and Coles as well as other shopping facilities, and if families and/or couples are looking for a nearby food shop there is a Foodworks and Coles located in Camp Hill. Additionally there are also other person facilities available such as massages and spas, open to residents. PART TWO Strengths • 5-7km to the CBD. • Very leafy suburb. • Great views. • Easy access to shopping centers, cafes, takeaway places. • Vast amounts of trains nearby to help residents with transport. • Excellent community. • Several sporting facilities. • Lots of houses and apartments available for both sale and rent. • Many local police stations. • Several public and private schools within Camp Hill. • There are lots of parks and children spaces in the neighborhood. • Extremely low pollution levels. • Lots of jobs and other business opportunities. Weaknesses • Housing is isn’t reassembly priced. • Only a handful of shopping centers. • High priced cloth and stationary shops. • No council swimming pool in the area. • Heavy traffic between 7-9am and 3-5pm. • Very small suburb. • Not many walkways connecting Camp Hill to the CBD or other suburbs. • Tax payers, pay the government too much money. • High chance of fires in summer due to the large amounts of dead natural vegetation. Opportunities • New apartment blocks. • Further large shopping centers built. • Additional road ways added. • Lower priced housing. • A local train station in Camp Hill. • More refurbished Queenslanders. • Extra restaurants and cafes open to the public. • An art gallery or museum to be built on unused swamp land. • A walking/cyclist bridge made to deliver Camp Hill residents to the CBD. Threats • Camp Hill developing into an extremely rich suburb and getting rid of poorer people. • More people living in lesser space (higher density per square meter). • Increased crime levels. • Nearby natural resources being used for paper ext. • Man ruining the environment. • A possible plane crash or air injury due to being in the flight zone. PART THREE 6.0 Recommendation for future suburb liveability Environmental Factors Social Factors Note which kinds of people are affected Economic Factors Note which kinds of people are affected Solution 1: Build a bridge connecting Camp Hill to other Suburbs and the CBD Positives • Local residents won’t be walking over green spaces. • Unlike foot paths, bridges don’t destroy the vegetation on the ground, when getting built. • Gives families, couples and other types of residents a weekend activity. • Workers can use it to walk to work without using a car, train or bus. • Helps people have a chance get fit and have fun by either walking or riding. • Can be used for a community event such as a fun run. • Houses and apartments will have a sudden burst in house values. • Local building companies could help in the construction and get waged for it. Negatives • During the building process river farriers and boat drivers wound be able to cross the river area. • The government will have fund the project. • involve short-term removal of plants in the building phase • Will take a long time to be fully finished and plants mature • The safety of the employers could be at risk if not done correctly. • Roads and other types of transport that will run under it, will be cancelled during the building period. • Where the • Tax payers will have to pay for the funding. • The tax payers will have to pay extra money. • The unfortunate people will be out of pocket and worse of. • Around 10-20 million will have to be given in order to make the project successful. Solution 2: develop a museum/zoo in Camp Hill positives • Unused land by humans will become used and worthy. • The local animals which are endangered or uncared for can be looked after at the new facility. • Historical artefacts can be took an interest and studded. • Public groups, families and couples will be able to experience a weekend/weekday museum experience. • Assists the public and local residents to learn the past and the history of Camp Hill and Brisbane • Schools and other education facilities can tour, to enforce a subject or matter. • Jobs and other business opportunities will be available. • Nearby houses and other residential facilities with have a sudden value increase • negatives • Animals will get forced to relocate. • Immediate houses will be effected by new noises. • Landslides will occur due to the unstable land beneath. • Houses and apartments ext will have to be moved • Carina and other neighbouring suburbs will have to develop several roadways to not affect the suburb with traffic wanting to get to the museum/ zoo. • • Will cost a lot of money to clear the swamp land. • Train and bus stations will have to be developed. • Other local museums and zoo’s with be disturbed and will probably lose customers and employees. Solution 3: A new underground motor way, that will replace the roads on the surface. positives • Saves fuel because car users won’t be stop and starting saving fuel and money. • Instead of roads on the surface there could be plants and other types of vegetation that help the environment. • Low traffic levels, resulting in motor drivers getting to destination faster. • Safer way to travel because not as busy on the road. • Can be made a underground bunker for situations such as cyclones. • Building companies will benefit with both building the tunnel and cleaning it as well as fixing any problems. • Houses that are situated near the new development will have a value increase due to the new convenience. negatives • Natural vegetation that’s on top of the tunnel could get destroyed whilst building the tunnel. • Soil will be moved and duged out to build underground. • Future landslides and earthquakes could occur because of this. • Whilst building underground it can be very dangerous if a life threatening event happens and workers become stuck. • In the course of flash flooding or a tsunami, cars will become trapped underground. • • Digging out and concreting the tunnel costs a lot of money. • Tax payer will be out of pocket with the building and up keep stages costing them. • Local businesses will lose money because customers will find it inconvenient getting there. Evaluation Camp Hill is an amazing suburb that offers residents a wide range of facilities ranging from sporting grounds to shopping centers. Although Camp Hill is a great suburb and bypasses several of the problems upon which other suburbs have, there still are some small complications, that if solved will make the lives of dwellers better. To improve the livability in my suburb, the local government will need to take into consideration building project ext that will help increase the value and livability of Camp Hill. Firstly, developing a new bridge that will connect Camp Hill to other suburbs that are close to the CBD, will help Brisbane and Camp Hill become more active. Secondly, if a new museum/zoo would be developed it could be both used for recreational and educational purposes making it a very useful facility. Finally, making all of the main roads in Camp Hill and nearby suburbs underground will help grow and sustain the environment as well as making transport faster and safer. The winners in my new plan are people that live an active lifestyle because all of the new facilities are either to educate, commute or attempt to make Camp Hill a fitter suburb by adding in new fitness opportunities. The losers or people that will suffer in my plan are poorer residents that cannot afford to visit the museum/ zoo and also the lazy residents that will not grasp the use the new opportunities available such as the bridge. Also, the cost of these projects will seem to be a lot at the start but if you take into consideration the hundreds of people that benefit and the tens of years it will last, the cost no longer matters. Thus, there will not be many environmental impacts with the new plans because natural vegetation such as trees and other plants will be left as are (expect for the swamp) besides to solution 3 where plants will be added (more vegetation planted ext). Camp Hill remains one of the best suburbs in Brisbane despite some of its negative factors. Just imagine living in a suburb that makes your house, a home. By Zane Nielsen
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Hello. I’m here to talk to you about sustainability in Ferny Grove and whether or not it’s a sustainable community.