Urban Dynamics are the forces that shape and reshape cities over time. They can happen as gradual and natural processes or as coordinated government actions. Pyrmont is an inner-city suburb of Sydney, NSW, part of the Darling Harbour region. After World War I, during the 19th century Pyrmont, located in the Darling Harbour region, started to decay and commence urban decline. Pyrmont was considered a slum area as city blocks were poorly maintained causing the city to be derelict and also the demands and behaviour of Pyrmont's locals affected. Pyrmont is now one of the best examples of a consolidated suburb in Sydney. In the suburb, the renewal features mixed residential/business, public recreation and residential land-use zoning. Pyrmont has experienced commercial, transportation, and residential renovations. Commercial renewal in Pyrmont has revitalised the suburb, fostering economic growth and community engagement. The transformation of …show more content…
For example, the extension of the Sydney Light Rail network to Pyrmont has provided residents and visitors with a convenient and sustainable mode of transportation. The light rail connects Pyrmont to the central business district (CBD) and other key locations, reducing reliance on cars and easing congestion on roads. Additionally, the Pyrmont Bridge involves the modernization and adaptation of this iconic structure to meet contemporary transportation needs. Originally opened in 1902, Pyrmont Bridge initially served as a swing bridge for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. However, in recent years, its function has evolved to prioritise pedestrian and cyclist use, reflecting changing urban transport priorities. Overall, these initiatives have not only revitalised transport infrastructure in Pyrmont, but have also facilitated the area's growth as a thriving and accessible urban
In 1900, Pyrmont was an important port and industrial area, with a population of almost 30 000 people. There was a wide range of industries and services present including wharves, dockyards, warehouses, abattoirs, wool stores, railway yards and even an incinerator for the disposal of Sydney’s waste. It was deemed a working-class suburb with a predominantly Irish/Catholic population. As the income for Pyrmont was only modest, semi-detached cottages were the most common type of housing present.
In 1857 the first Pyrmont Bridge was built1 as a means of transporting goods between the docks, city and inner west of Sydney. The bridge then became a much needed utility, with the subdivision of much of Ultimo and Pyrmont in 18602 paving the way for hundreds of new sandstone cottages and terraces to be built over the next decade. This created the first major residential development of the area, which in itself helped to stimulate the economic and industrial growth, and was a part of the first urbanisation of the area.
In this essay I will be discussing the issue of push and pull factors of Sydney`s climate and environment. Sydney has long been hospitable city for people from Australia and around the world. Some people come here to visit, and some stay forever. Furthermore, people move here to find work and accommodation.
There are many examples of cities reforming itself over time, one significant example is Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. More than a hundred years after the discovery of gold that drew thousands of migrants to Vancouver, the city has changed a lot, and so does one of its oldest community: Downtown Eastside. Began as a small town for workers that migrants frequently, after these workers moved away with all the money they have made, Downtown Eastside faced many hardships and changes. As a city, Vancouver gave much support to improve the area’s living quality and economics, known as a process called gentrification. But is this process really benefiting everyone living in Downtown Eastside? The answer is no. Gentrification towards DTES(Downtown Eastside) did not benefit the all the inhabitants of the area. Reasons are the new rent price of the area is much higher than before the gentrification, new businesses are not community-minded, and the old culture and lifestyle of the DTES is getting erased by the new residents.
Now, a normal sized town contains fast-food joints, supermarkets, malls, and superstores, but a small town lacks that appeal. The small-town could be the most beautiful landscape known to man, but lack the necessary luxuries in life that a typical American would benefit from. Carr and Kefalas make this statement that emphasizes the town’s lack of appeal, “Indeed the most conspicuous aspects of the towns landscape may be the very things that are missing; malls, subdivisions, traffic and young people” (26). The authors clearly state that they realize that towns, such as the Heartland, are hurting because of the towns’ lack of modernization. For all intents and purposes, the town’s lack of being visually pleasing is driving away probable citizens, not only the native youth, and possible future employee’s away from a possible internship with the town. The citizens with a practice or business hurt from the towns inability to grow up and change along with the rest of the world, yet the town doesn’t realize what bringing in other businesses could potentially do for their small town. Creating more businesses such as malls, superstores and supermarkets would not only drive business up the roof, but it’ll also bring in revenue and draw the
The article explains that gentrification of City of Toronto is “a socio-spatial process that is highly unsustainable and socially unjust.” The author explains that the condominium boom is the result of the municipal and provincial policies incorporated to waterfront Toronto, which transforms the existing urban fabric of the city. The article argues that City of Toronto needs to
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In the 1950s Newcastle was known as a sleep city, Dan described it as “moribund” (1) decades had past and very little economic development had taken place between that time frame and families were left to suffer. In 1959, T. Dan Smith became Leader of Newcastle City Council, he set up his own independent planning department in the council and appointed Wilfred Burns as chief officer in 1960. They both wanted to re-modernise Newcastle for the better by undertaking new road plans to resolve the traffic congestion that plagued the city and breath new life into the city by clearing out the slum areas and rebuilding new homes to help improve peoples living conditions. One way Smith helped promote his grand scheme was through a series of models and held public gatherings to help fuel his passion to help change Newcastle, a method used by Richard Grainger who greatly strengthened Newcastle’s status as a regional capital. In order to achieve Grainger’s equivalent he set out to get renowned architects to develop the city, like Le Corbusier , Basil Spence, Leslie Martin, Robert Matthew and even Picasso to help reinforce his vision for the future “Brasilia of the North” (2). In this essay I will closely examine T. Dan Smith’s proposed plans for the new urban motorway system, that would help solve the traffic problem. Also the redevelopment of Eldon Sqaure that would come under scrutiny, but would later become a commercial success. I will also investigate the new Civic Centre that replaced the Old Town Hall and the intention from the local authorities to demolish the Royal Arcade and replace it with a roundabout.
Every area of a city is unique, and the process of gentrification may seem appealing in certain neighborhoods compared to others. It’s very difficult to choose sides because there are benefits and disadvantages of gentrifying an area. Fairmount appears to be almost completely gentrified, and saturated with an interesting culture. Demanding gentrification doesn’t seem necessary; the process should occur naturally as cities evolve, mindsets adapt, and new technologies arise. Time will tell how constructive gentrification truly
Beginning in the 1960s, middle and upper class populations began moving out of the suburbs and back into urban areas. At first, this revitalization of urban areas was 'treated as a 'back to the city' movement of suburbanites, but recent research has shown it to be a much more complicated phenomenon' (Schwirian 96). This phenomenon was coined 'gentrification' by researcher Ruth Glass in 1964 to describe the residential movement of middle-class people into low-income areas of London (Zukin 131). More specifically, gentrification is the renovation of previously poor urban dwellings, typically into condominiums, aimed at upper and middle class professionals. Since the 1960s, gentrification has appeared in large cities such as Washington D.C., San Francisco, and New York. This trend among typically young, white, upper-middle class working professionals back into the city has caused much controversy (Schwirian 96). The arguments for and against gentrification will be examined in this paper.
As you may know, Carina's population is made up of many elders and families but the one demographic that is often overlooked is the young independent adults, aged between 25-34, who make up 18.7% of the local population. We believe this group would benefit the most by investing in Carina. Thus we have based our pitch accordingly! By conveying the message that Carina is a very desirable suburb in which to live, as it offers affordable quality housing, convenience to the city and a large variety of local activities, it is the ideal suburb for young adults.
When you step into Australia’s rapidly growing property development, there’s nothing more you can ask for. Name it and you’ll have it: commercial office buildings, apartments, a renowned private hospital
These techniques included field observations and ‘action research’, however; there were a few limitations encountered which affected the validity of the data. To gather qualitative data, physical observations were made on a field excursion through the five suburbs. During this time, attributes of each suburb ranging from the maintenance of properties, roads and footpaths, to the physical environment of the suburb, including elevation and aesthetics were noted. Proceeding this, ‘action research’ was utilised in order for observations to be corroborated with other observants’ results in order to judge the accuracy and consistency of comments. Quantitative/ measurable data was obtained through access to 2011 census and suburb and community reports and profiles, where the legitimacy of the qualitative data could be compared to that of the quantitative.
The impact of building community housing in one area can result in a change of quality standards for the community, as lower income households are living in one area, where the infrastructures is usually not of a high quality (Tomlinson, 2012). The 2008 report on housing affordability in Australia, states that not only is accessible housing essential to an individual’s wellbeing it also plays an important role in the economic performance of a region. If people feel safe, secure and content in their local neighbourhoods, the stronger the social structure and neighbour interaction of that community (SGS Economics & Planning,