This year in geography was probably one of the best years I have experienced. The work load was very reasonable, and the use of blogs made the whole system very easy and simple. In the past, I don't feel that I have learnt that much during Geography but this year has allowed me to experience a different type of teaching and I enjoyed the change. With the use of technology I now understand more about the goings on around my computer and the wide range of possibilities on the Internet.
In the beginning of the year, I enjoyed the 'big wave profile' as well as the chance to work with new software such a 'Screen Shot Studio' which added a lot of professionalism to my work. Of all the projects we did this year I felt that the most rewarding would have been the website both in terms of experience and I got the most understanding out of it. It helped me develop a strong understanding on the question that would later be asked in the yearly exam, our assessment AND school certificate.
Towards the end of the year I thought that the use of quick quizzes was the best way to get everyone focused and I loved the amount of lollies that it supplied! Thank you for a wonderful year in Geography!
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Let the Games Begin
Outline the main geographical processes relevant to Coastal Management.
For Coastal Management, closed to all geographical processes are relevant. One such process is Long Shore Drift/Transportation which is the movement of sand, due to ocean currents and diverging waves and refraction, along a single direction of the beach. The effect on coastal management is that permanent structures along the coast line can sometimes become nearer the water. This then brings in the effect of erosion along coastlines. An example of this is at Dee Why beach where a sea wall was built to replace a previous one which was destructed after storm waves and large amounts of erosion. Erosion is one of the main processes effect Coastal Management as it has one of the greatest effects along the coastline and therefore needs the greatest management. Other processes that have are relevant to Coastal Management include; corrosion, hydraulic action, abrasion, and various types of waves (ie plunging, spilling and surging waves).
For Coastal Management, closed to all geographical processes are relevant. One such process is Long Shore Drift/Transportation which is the movement of sand, due to ocean currents and diverging waves and refraction, along a single direction of the beach. The effect on coastal management is that permanent structures along the coast line can sometimes become nearer the water. This then brings in the effect of erosion along coastlines. An example of this is at Dee Why beach where a sea wall was built to replace a previous one which was destructed after storm waves and large amounts of erosion. Erosion is one of the main processes effect Coastal Management as it has one of the greatest effects along the coastline and therefore needs the greatest management. Other processes that have are relevant to Coastal Management include; corrosion, hydraulic action, abrasion, and various types of waves (ie plunging, spilling and surging waves).
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Defence Set to Give US More Military Access
1. What are the US and Australian military forces agreeing to currently? What the specific implications of this agreement?
The forces are agreeing to give US access into Australian bases as well as information. This will create significant military escalation between and Australia and the US.
2. What is the name of the summit where Australia's Defense Minister and the US's Secretary of Defence will meet?AUSMIN is the name of the summit.
3. Which country is the US specifically reacting to?China
4. What are the US planners looking to achieve with this agreement regarding troop movement?A better placement of troops for future threats and uncertainties.
5. What are other key areas of discussion at the summit?Other topics discussed at the meeting include; cyber security, progress in Afghanistan and the state of the Joint Strike Fighter project. Australia plans to buy up to 100 of the revolutionary multi-role jets.
6. What does this agreement mean for Australia's future in the Regional and Global context?
This agreement means that Australia's will become more involved in the US's military strategies and they will be more involved in our training process. It also means that Australia could become more powerfully in terms of defence and global relationships.
The forces are agreeing to give US access into Australian bases as well as information. This will create significant military escalation between and Australia and the US.
2. What is the name of the summit where Australia's Defense Minister and the US's Secretary of Defence will meet?AUSMIN is the name of the summit.
3. Which country is the US specifically reacting to?China
4. What are the US planners looking to achieve with this agreement regarding troop movement?A better placement of troops for future threats and uncertainties.
5. What are other key areas of discussion at the summit?Other topics discussed at the meeting include; cyber security, progress in Afghanistan and the state of the Joint Strike Fighter project. Australia plans to buy up to 100 of the revolutionary multi-role jets.
6. What does this agreement mean for Australia's future in the Regional and Global context?
This agreement means that Australia's will become more involved in the US's military strategies and they will be more involved in our training process. It also means that Australia could become more powerfully in terms of defence and global relationships.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Mapping Skills
Source A-C
1. What is the predicted population growth rate in 2030?
The predicted population growth in 2030 is 0.75%.
2. What is the predicted population change in 2030?
The predicted population change in 2030 is 60million.
3. What region of the world is predicted to have the greatest gross increase in percentage between 1800 and 2050?
Africa is predicted to have the greatest gross increase in percentage between 1800 and 2050.
Source D
1. How many males and females are there in Ethiopia for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000?
1.2 million males and females were in Ethopia from the age range 60-64 in the year 2000.
2. How many males and females are there in Italy for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000?
3.8million males and females were in Italy that were 60-64 in 2000.
3. Why do you think that there is such a difference between these two countries?
There is such a difference in the two countries because Ethopia is a developing nation with a growing economy while Italy is an aging population with a steady economy.
Source E
1. What is located at GR831979?
Dunbogan Beach
2. What is the highest point at AR7997?
490metres high - the top of the mountain
3. What is the contour interval for the map?
10 metres
4. What physical feature is located at GR820975?
Wet Swamp
5. Approximately how far is the Laurieton Sporting Complex from Hanleys Point on the Camden Haven Inlet?
1km
6. Give the GR for the North Haven Public School.
GR831001
7. What is the highest point at Camden Head? Give the height and GR.
79 metres high and is at GR848987
1. What is the predicted population growth rate in 2030?
The predicted population growth in 2030 is 0.75%.
2. What is the predicted population change in 2030?
The predicted population change in 2030 is 60million.
3. What region of the world is predicted to have the greatest gross increase in percentage between 1800 and 2050?
Africa is predicted to have the greatest gross increase in percentage between 1800 and 2050.
Source D
1. How many males and females are there in Ethiopia for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000?
1.2 million males and females were in Ethopia from the age range 60-64 in the year 2000.
2. How many males and females are there in Italy for the age range 60-64 in the year 2000?
3.8million males and females were in Italy that were 60-64 in 2000.
3. Why do you think that there is such a difference between these two countries?
There is such a difference in the two countries because Ethopia is a developing nation with a growing economy while Italy is an aging population with a steady economy.
Source E
1. What is located at GR831979?
Dunbogan Beach
2. What is the highest point at AR7997?
490metres high - the top of the mountain
3. What is the contour interval for the map?
10 metres
4. What physical feature is located at GR820975?
Wet Swamp
5. Approximately how far is the Laurieton Sporting Complex from Hanleys Point on the Camden Haven Inlet?
1km
6. Give the GR for the North Haven Public School.
GR831001
7. What is the highest point at Camden Head? Give the height and GR.
79 metres high and is at GR848987
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Go Back To Where You Came From Reflection
1. What is your initial reaction to the show?
Initially, I didn't expect the show to go into so much depth of the asylum seeker issue or have such a big effect on the people entering the competition. Raye was the quickest to change and her stay at Wadonga (the first place) immediately showed a change in her relationship and prejudice on asylum seekers and refugees. For Raquel, the effect of the programme didn't take place until the end, when she met the relatives of those she stayed with of the start. I think it hit her how far they needed to go until they achieve relative safety.
2. What percentage of immigrants are refugees?
Of all immigrants in Australia, 1.5% of those are refugees.
3. Why does such a small number of people make for such a big deal both politically and in the media?
There are many reasons why the refugee issue poses such an issue to Australian's both in politics and the media. People often frown upon them as they are considered to be involved in illegal activity and often these people don't understand the issues that they experience in their homeland and the reasons why they have left. The political issue is involved as there are many arguments for and against the refugees and what to do with them. The media then scandalizes these events and this is how it becomes an issue.
4. Where does Australia rank among countries accepting refugees?
Australia ranks 18th among countries accepting refugees.
5. To what extent do we have an obligation to help other people suffering in the world?
The UN Peace Treaty states somewhere that we have to accept those who declare asylum. However, there are many things that we aren't obliged to do in the case. Australia is not obliged to assist those in poverty, war and famine but chose to any way.
6. How much extra support do refugees receive in comparison to other Australian citizens?
Refugees receive no extra support than other Australian citizens.
7. How many Asian nations have signed the UN Refugee Convention?
There are eleven Asian nations that have signed the UN Refugee Convention.
8. Why is it important to note that Malaysia has not signed the UN Refugee Convention? What does this mean for refugees in Malaysia?
It is important to note this as this means that Malaysian refugee's have less rights than refugees in countries that have signed the UN Refugee Convention. This also creates an interesting relationship and stance between Australia and Malaysia.
Initially, I didn't expect the show to go into so much depth of the asylum seeker issue or have such a big effect on the people entering the competition. Raye was the quickest to change and her stay at Wadonga (the first place) immediately showed a change in her relationship and prejudice on asylum seekers and refugees. For Raquel, the effect of the programme didn't take place until the end, when she met the relatives of those she stayed with of the start. I think it hit her how far they needed to go until they achieve relative safety.
2. What percentage of immigrants are refugees?
Of all immigrants in Australia, 1.5% of those are refugees.
3. Why does such a small number of people make for such a big deal both politically and in the media?
There are many reasons why the refugee issue poses such an issue to Australian's both in politics and the media. People often frown upon them as they are considered to be involved in illegal activity and often these people don't understand the issues that they experience in their homeland and the reasons why they have left. The political issue is involved as there are many arguments for and against the refugees and what to do with them. The media then scandalizes these events and this is how it becomes an issue.
4. Where does Australia rank among countries accepting refugees?
Australia ranks 18th among countries accepting refugees.
5. To what extent do we have an obligation to help other people suffering in the world?
The UN Peace Treaty states somewhere that we have to accept those who declare asylum. However, there are many things that we aren't obliged to do in the case. Australia is not obliged to assist those in poverty, war and famine but chose to any way.
6. How much extra support do refugees receive in comparison to other Australian citizens?
Refugees receive no extra support than other Australian citizens.
7. How many Asian nations have signed the UN Refugee Convention?
There are eleven Asian nations that have signed the UN Refugee Convention.
8. Why is it important to note that Malaysia has not signed the UN Refugee Convention? What does this mean for refugees in Malaysia?
It is important to note this as this means that Malaysian refugee's have less rights than refugees in countries that have signed the UN Refugee Convention. This also creates an interesting relationship and stance between Australia and Malaysia.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Asylum Seekers Video
1. What is the deal between Australia and Malaysia? (What are the numbers of people being 'swapped'?)
Australia will send 800 asylum seekers in exchange for 4000 refugees from Malaysia.
2. What rights will they have in Malaysia which will allow them to support themselves?
They will be treated with dignity and respect and the Australia government will provide money for healthcare and education.
3. How does Malaysia normally treat illegal immigrants?
They do not give them the right to work, the Australian will have the right to work. They also round them up and put them in detention centres if caught at work sites.
4. Are children being sent to Malaysia?
Yes and the children will have an education.
5. What is going to happen to the processing of the 500+ people currently in Australia who have arrived from the 7th of May?
They will be processed in Australia
6. What do refugee advocates worry about for the 800 asylum seekers?
They worry that there is no way the government can guarantee the human rights safe guards to protect the asylum seekers.
7. What is the goal of this 'swap' program?
The goal of the program is to meet the human rights of the asylum seekers as well as keeping those Australian's happy who want to see the boats leave Australia. It is also meant to deter asylum seekers from taking a boat to Australian shores.
8. Do you think that it will work? Why/why not?
I think the plan will not work to the best way that it is planned to. There is no way the government can be sure what will happen to the refugees sent to Malaysia and what of those asylum seekers who seeked refuge from Malaysia only to be sent back.
Australia will send 800 asylum seekers in exchange for 4000 refugees from Malaysia.
2. What rights will they have in Malaysia which will allow them to support themselves?
They will be treated with dignity and respect and the Australia government will provide money for healthcare and education.
3. How does Malaysia normally treat illegal immigrants?
They do not give them the right to work, the Australian will have the right to work. They also round them up and put them in detention centres if caught at work sites.
4. Are children being sent to Malaysia?
Yes and the children will have an education.
5. What is going to happen to the processing of the 500+ people currently in Australia who have arrived from the 7th of May?
They will be processed in Australia
6. What do refugee advocates worry about for the 800 asylum seekers?
They worry that there is no way the government can guarantee the human rights safe guards to protect the asylum seekers.
7. What is the goal of this 'swap' program?
The goal of the program is to meet the human rights of the asylum seekers as well as keeping those Australian's happy who want to see the boats leave Australia. It is also meant to deter asylum seekers from taking a boat to Australian shores.
8. Do you think that it will work? Why/why not?
I think the plan will not work to the best way that it is planned to. There is no way the government can be sure what will happen to the refugees sent to Malaysia and what of those asylum seekers who seeked refuge from Malaysia only to be sent back.
Immigration
1. What is an asylum seeker?
An asylum seeker is a person who has fled their own country and applies to the government of another country for protection as a refugee.
2. What reasons would they leave their country and come to Australia?
Often asylum seekers flee their country due to war, famine or poverty and they usually come to Australia to create a better life for themselves.
3. What reasons will allow them to be approved for asylum?
Reasons that asylum seekers would be allowed to seek refuge is if they have fled a country that can no longer give the a sustainable life.
4. From what countries are most asylum seekers coming?
Most refugees are from Middle-Eastern and African countries such as Iraq, Somalia, Afghan, and Conga Dominican Republic.
An asylum seeker is a person who has fled their own country and applies to the government of another country for protection as a refugee.
2. What reasons would they leave their country and come to Australia?
Often asylum seekers flee their country due to war, famine or poverty and they usually come to Australia to create a better life for themselves.
3. What reasons will allow them to be approved for asylum?
Reasons that asylum seekers would be allowed to seek refuge is if they have fled a country that can no longer give the a sustainable life.
4. From what countries are most asylum seekers coming?
Most refugees are from Middle-Eastern and African countries such as Iraq, Somalia, Afghan, and Conga Dominican Republic.
Australia May Be Nuclear Target
Questions:
1. What title does Kevin Rudd have in the Australian Government? Explain what this role entails.
Kevin Rudd is Foreign Minister which entails him to make the foreign policies for Australia as well as foreign correspondence to other nations around the world.
2. What is Kevin Rudd's concern?
Kevin Rudd is concerned that the North Korean government is blaming the destabilisation of his country on others, claiming him to "detached from reality".
3. What forum was he at to express his concerns?
Rudd was able to express his concerns at the A.S.E.A.N. Regional Forum where he lashed out at the North Korean government for blaming other countries for their de-stability.
4. What actions have North Korea performed recently which have Rudd alarmed and the region lacking stability?
North Korea has recently torpedoed a South Korean naval frigate, shelled civilians’ homes across the border and defied two UN Security Council resolutions by pursuing an enriched uranium weapons program.
5. What is a 'direct threat' to Australia according to Rudd?
The direct threat to Australia is becoming a target of North Korea's long range missile that can be fired up to 15,000km.
6. What do you think that Rudd is trying to accomplish diplomatically by calling out his North Korean counterpart publicly? How does this relate to Australia's relationship and role in the region?
They are forcing North Korea to reply which puts Australia in a leadership stance. This then means that Australia is placed in a higher position in the relationships with other countries in the area.
7. How does this relate to Australia's relationship to major allies?
This may mean that Australia is viewed differently my countries such as America and Britain. They might disagree with pointing out North Korea's mistakes and may therefore change the way they work and communicate with us.
By having America as an ally, being a big status country Australia can use them to communicate their message while they listen to us only because they fear that America might exert their power.
1. What title does Kevin Rudd have in the Australian Government? Explain what this role entails.
Kevin Rudd is Foreign Minister which entails him to make the foreign policies for Australia as well as foreign correspondence to other nations around the world.
2. What is Kevin Rudd's concern?
Kevin Rudd is concerned that the North Korean government is blaming the destabilisation of his country on others, claiming him to "detached from reality".
3. What forum was he at to express his concerns?
Rudd was able to express his concerns at the A.S.E.A.N. Regional Forum where he lashed out at the North Korean government for blaming other countries for their de-stability.
4. What actions have North Korea performed recently which have Rudd alarmed and the region lacking stability?
North Korea has recently torpedoed a South Korean naval frigate, shelled civilians’ homes across the border and defied two UN Security Council resolutions by pursuing an enriched uranium weapons program.
5. What is a 'direct threat' to Australia according to Rudd?
The direct threat to Australia is becoming a target of North Korea's long range missile that can be fired up to 15,000km.
6. What do you think that Rudd is trying to accomplish diplomatically by calling out his North Korean counterpart publicly? How does this relate to Australia's relationship and role in the region?
They are forcing North Korea to reply which puts Australia in a leadership stance. This then means that Australia is placed in a higher position in the relationships with other countries in the area.
7. How does this relate to Australia's relationship to major allies?
This may mean that Australia is viewed differently my countries such as America and Britain. They might disagree with pointing out North Korea's mistakes and may therefore change the way they work and communicate with us.
By having America as an ally, being a big status country Australia can use them to communicate their message while they listen to us only because they fear that America might exert their power.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Australia's Aid Program
Questions On Article
1. Summarize the article in dot points and then write a paragraph stating your view on what the author is presenting.
1. Summarize the article in dot points and then write a paragraph stating your view on what the author is presenting.
- Australia's Aid Donation amount is growing each year as it becomes less necessary to donate aid.
- Aid may not be doing much to help establish the developing world as they may already be developing without help.
- By 2015 we will be spending $8 billion on aid program to overseas nations.
- Things we establish may be able to become established independently by developing countries.
- Richer countries donate money to assert power, maybe as they lose power (while developing countries experience economic growth) they feel a bigger need to assert it.
In part I agree with what the author is saying about the Aid programs currently set up in Australia. I agree that the amount being donated is too much for the amount that is needed by the developing countries. However, I believe that our donations do support and help the welfare of civilians of developing countries and having extra money can be more of a blessing than a burden.
2. Why do you think Australia is giving more Aid? What would be the benefits of such a policy? What would be the negatives?
The reasons for Australia's donations are probably because the way it puts us in a powerful position and the way it looks to other countries by giving so much. The benefits of our policy at the moment is that we are viewed as a generous country, we have respect from other countries as we are in a more powerful position. The negatives of the program means less money is spent on our economy which may need the financial boost that reducing aid donations could supply.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Mapping Skills
- What is it about the pressure system stalled over Australia that relates to the weather over the next 4 days?
A high pressure system lingers over the South-East of Australia.
2. What is the air pressure in each of the next 4 days for each of the capital cities? How does this correspond with the predicted weather for these cities?
SYDNEY - Thursday: 1020ha, Friday: 1020ha, Saturday: 1020ha, Sunday: 1016ha
These high pressure systems are shown in the constant temperatures occurring in Sydney over the next 4 days.
ADELAIDE - Thursday: 1029ha, Friday: 1026ha, Saturday: 1020ha, Sunday: 1020ha
The constant temperatures are the result of this steady high pressure system.
MELBOURNE - Thursday: 1022ha, Friday: 1025ha, Saturday: 1016ha, Sunday: 1020
The steady system shows the steady temperature and cloud cover.
BRISBANE - Thursday: 1016ha, Friday: 1016, Saturday: 1016ha, Sunday: 1017ha
High pressure system is steady over those days and the temperature also remains similar.
PERTH - Thursday: 1016ha, Friday: 1016ha, Saturday: 1016ha, Sunday: 1016ha
In Perth it remains mostly sunny on that weekend.
DARWIN - Thursday: 1014ha, Friday: 1014ha, Saturday: 1014ha, Sunday: 1014ha
The temperature continues to remain the same in Darwin - mostly sunny with low-30's.
HOBART - Thursday: 1024ha, Friday: 1024ha, Saturday: 1016ha, Sunday: 1016ha
Hobart remains to have various showers due to the minimal change in the pressure system.
1. What is the contour interval (sometimes abbreviated CI)? Convert to metric.
The contour interval is 6.1 metres.
2. What is the scale of the map? Convert it into the metric system.
1cm = 1.6km
3. What is the gradient of the line? Calculate in metric system.
48.8 divided by 3200 = 0.015km or 15metres
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Additional Questions
1. What is the distance and local relief between the centre of the pine plantation and the factory?
Distance of 5km and a local relief of 150 metres.
2. Give the Grid Reference for the Coal Mines as well as the local relief and distance between them.
GR829472 and GR894475, the distance is 3.25km and the local relief is 210 metres.
3. Give the Grid Reference for the intersection of the walking track and sealed road.
GR844440
4. What is the air pressure at Sydney and Perth?
1019ha at Sydney and 1012 at Perth
5. What is the wind speed and direction at Rockhampton?
14-23km/h going east.
6. What is the Latitude and Longitude at Melbourne?
36'S and 144'E
7. What is the Latitude and Longitude where it is raining?
16'S and 128'E
8. What is located in the SW just off the map?
An extreme low pressure system.
Athens in Five Images
1. Restoration - Athens experiences much acid rain and as such buildings are often vulnerable to wearing and erosion. One such building is the Parthenon which is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world and so due to acid rain it needs to be restored into a quality condition and some of the marble bricks need to be replaced.
2. Deforestation - Due to the ever increasing population in Athens, they have needed to expand their territories outwards by huge amount. During expansion of the city they have come across various obstacles; forests and trees being one of them and so deforestation has occurred in order to continue Athens' growth.
3. Reservoirs - Another demand to the increasing population in Athens was the need for fresh, clean water. Lake Marathon is an artificially constructed body of water that was created as an effect of the development of the Marathon Dam. Interestingly, the material that the dam was made out of was the same as the materials used in the production of the Parthenon.
2. Deforestation - Due to the ever increasing population in Athens, they have needed to expand their territories outwards by huge amount. During expansion of the city they have come across various obstacles; forests and trees being one of them and so deforestation has occurred in order to continue Athens' growth.
3. Reservoirs - Another demand to the increasing population in Athens was the need for fresh, clean water. Lake Marathon is an artificially constructed body of water that was created as an effect of the development of the Marathon Dam. Interestingly, the material that the dam was made out of was the same as the materials used in the production of the Parthenon.
4. Athens Metro - Since its development in 2000, the Athens metro has reduced huge amounts of traffic on the streets and pollution from cars. The rapid transport system gets 1,150,000 riders a day.
5. Athens Basin or Attica - Athens is built around four large mountains one of which has been declared a national park. The geomorphology of Athens has been deemed one of the most complicated in the world, (Geomorphology is the study of how certain land forms are created). Due to these landforms, a temperature inversion occurs, plus the addition of pollution has been causing air pollution problems for Athens.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Assessment Preparation - Urban Sprawl
1. Identify specific examples of Urban Sprawl and Consolidation in Sydney and describe how these are examples of urban sprawl (include photos). (1 of each - consolidation and sprawl)
a) URBAN SPRAWL: Ropes Crossing in Parramatta is an example of urban sprawl. Located 10km east of Penrith CBD, it is the creation of a new suburb in rural Parramatta to create more housing, schools and parklands for the growing population of Sydney. It is approximately 900 hectares of land. There were many challenges and protests against the making of Ropes Crossing. People became aware that although it would make much more housing for Sydney's population growth it was destructing natural habitats for native flora and fauna. This is an example of Urban Sprawl because it is the production of a new suburb on the outskirts of Western Sydney.
b) URBAN CONSOLIDATION: Warriewood Valley has been under heavy commercial, industrial and residential development during the past 17 years and it is predicted that this is merely the halfway mark. What was once a valley filled with rural areas such as; horse paddocks, is now guttered streets paved with townhouses filling the streets. Althought there has been much debate against the development of Warriewood, Pittwater council and the state government feel it is necessary to house the large population increase but the approval has not occurred yet for Meriton Apartments to built their 600 appartments, 16; 3 and 5 storey apartments costing over $100million. This is an example of consolidation because an existing area is being built on and non-detached houses are being placed there, building up the population density rather than spreading it.
Proposed Style of Apartments in Warriewood.
2. In one of these examples you need to identify and list all of the INVOLVED PARTIES - (NGOs, governments, individuals, businesses or groups)
For Ropes Crossing in Parramatta, Delfin had a huge influence as they were producing the suburb. The Parramatta Council also welcomed the development as it was expected to supply a huge array of job opportunities and invite new families to join the area. However, there was some arguement, the NGO known as 'Western Sydney Regional Community Care Forum' felt that valuable habitats that were home to native flora and fauna would be lost with the creation of such a suburb.
In Warriewood, the council and government played an important role. Due to its unforeseen size and height, Oceanvale Apartments by Meriton has been moved to state government matter. At the moment they are pending their decision whether to allow it or not. The council also played a large part in the planning, they supplied information, data and suggestions to the state government so they were fully informed on their decision. Meriton is also involved in the process as they are the developers of the project. Sydney Water has stepped into the process as well as they have received reports that residents in the higher appartments will be able to see in the the local sewerage plant. Various residents have also been involved as well because they are concerned that this huge project will destroy what defines Warriewood.
3. Describe how all of these parties (at least two) are involved in this example of Urban Consolidation/Sprawl. Talk about what their interest is in this development/area of development. (At least two paragraphs for each group.)
Pittwater Council: After putting so much work into the arguement against high rise apartments Pittwater Council are no longer involved. Due to its enormous price and size, the proposed Oceanvale appartments have become state matter. The council feels hurt as they had placed so much effort into a counter attack but it is no longer in their hands, all their work may be worthless.
NSW Government- Department of Planning: As the cost and size of Oceanvale apartments exceeding the control of the council, the state government for planning needed to step. They were always for the construction of the homes because of the large population increase that has ocurred recently. However, many residents and councillors feel cheated because the government and the opposition both received donations from the Meriton boss Harry Triguboff. For this reason they should not have a say in this as their opinion has been made bias by Meriton.
Sydney Water: Sydney Water needed to step into the project development as it became apparent that residents in the higher appartments could see into the sewerage plant. They have said that they do not oppose the project but simply needed to highlight the fact.
4. What are the possible responses to the issue? Or, if there has been a response already, what is/has been, the response to this issue? (at least two responses)
There have been many responsesOceanvale apartments. Residents are concerned that their quiet suburb will become busy and traffic prone. Various groups have stated that the apartments will not fit into the environment or suburb due to its size and sense of grandeur. People also feel that apartments are not necessary where they live and that the council planned dwellings would suit much better. However, Meriton has trumped these claims saying that young couples are their demographic, those who can not afford detached housing.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of one of the possible responses to this instance of Urban Sprawl/Consolidation.
The responses of residents have been very effective. Protests have occurred throughout Warriewood and many complaints sent. In the end this could have a huge affect on the decision made by the state government. When they come out in large numbers, the residents can create quite a stir. The media attention surrounding the development has become huge as it greatly influences everyone in the area. If this single development goes through, it could create a pathway for many other projects in the future which is something that the once farmland, Warriewood does not want.
a) URBAN SPRAWL: Ropes Crossing in Parramatta is an example of urban sprawl. Located 10km east of Penrith CBD, it is the creation of a new suburb in rural Parramatta to create more housing, schools and parklands for the growing population of Sydney. It is approximately 900 hectares of land. There were many challenges and protests against the making of Ropes Crossing. People became aware that although it would make much more housing for Sydney's population growth it was destructing natural habitats for native flora and fauna. This is an example of Urban Sprawl because it is the production of a new suburb on the outskirts of Western Sydney.
b) URBAN CONSOLIDATION: Warriewood Valley has been under heavy commercial, industrial and residential development during the past 17 years and it is predicted that this is merely the halfway mark. What was once a valley filled with rural areas such as; horse paddocks, is now guttered streets paved with townhouses filling the streets. Althought there has been much debate against the development of Warriewood, Pittwater council and the state government feel it is necessary to house the large population increase but the approval has not occurred yet for Meriton Apartments to built their 600 appartments, 16; 3 and 5 storey apartments costing over $100million. This is an example of consolidation because an existing area is being built on and non-detached houses are being placed there, building up the population density rather than spreading it.
Proposed Style of Apartments in Warriewood.
2. In one of these examples you need to identify and list all of the INVOLVED PARTIES - (NGOs, governments, individuals, businesses or groups)
For Ropes Crossing in Parramatta, Delfin had a huge influence as they were producing the suburb. The Parramatta Council also welcomed the development as it was expected to supply a huge array of job opportunities and invite new families to join the area. However, there was some arguement, the NGO known as 'Western Sydney Regional Community Care Forum' felt that valuable habitats that were home to native flora and fauna would be lost with the creation of such a suburb.
In Warriewood, the council and government played an important role. Due to its unforeseen size and height, Oceanvale Apartments by Meriton has been moved to state government matter. At the moment they are pending their decision whether to allow it or not. The council also played a large part in the planning, they supplied information, data and suggestions to the state government so they were fully informed on their decision. Meriton is also involved in the process as they are the developers of the project. Sydney Water has stepped into the process as well as they have received reports that residents in the higher appartments will be able to see in the the local sewerage plant. Various residents have also been involved as well because they are concerned that this huge project will destroy what defines Warriewood.
3. Describe how all of these parties (at least two) are involved in this example of Urban Consolidation/Sprawl. Talk about what their interest is in this development/area of development. (At least two paragraphs for each group.)
Meriton: The developers and managers of the entire project obviously have a key influence. Many residents and Pittwater Council are strongly opposed to the idea of allowing them to build such unnecessary projects but Meriton claims that because they are only five storeys high they are not considered 'highrise' appartments and all views of the sewerage plant will be appropriately screened.
Pittwater Council: After putting so much work into the arguement against high rise apartments Pittwater Council are no longer involved. Due to its enormous price and size, the proposed Oceanvale appartments have become state matter. The council feels hurt as they had placed so much effort into a counter attack but it is no longer in their hands, all their work may be worthless.
NSW Government- Department of Planning: As the cost and size of Oceanvale apartments exceeding the control of the council, the state government for planning needed to step. They were always for the construction of the homes because of the large population increase that has ocurred recently. However, many residents and councillors feel cheated because the government and the opposition both received donations from the Meriton boss Harry Triguboff. For this reason they should not have a say in this as their opinion has been made bias by Meriton.
Sydney Water: Sydney Water needed to step into the project development as it became apparent that residents in the higher appartments could see into the sewerage plant. They have said that they do not oppose the project but simply needed to highlight the fact.
4. What are the possible responses to the issue? Or, if there has been a response already, what is/has been, the response to this issue? (at least two responses)
There have been many responsesOceanvale apartments. Residents are concerned that their quiet suburb will become busy and traffic prone. Various groups have stated that the apartments will not fit into the environment or suburb due to its size and sense of grandeur. People also feel that apartments are not necessary where they live and that the council planned dwellings would suit much better. However, Meriton has trumped these claims saying that young couples are their demographic, those who can not afford detached housing.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of one of the possible responses to this instance of Urban Sprawl/Consolidation.
The responses of residents have been very effective. Protests have occurred throughout Warriewood and many complaints sent. In the end this could have a huge affect on the decision made by the state government. When they come out in large numbers, the residents can create quite a stir. The media attention surrounding the development has become huge as it greatly influences everyone in the area. If this single development goes through, it could create a pathway for many other projects in the future which is something that the once farmland, Warriewood does not want.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Jordan Springs - Questions
1. Is this an example of urban consolidation or urban sprawl? Why?
Jordan Springs is an example of urban sprawl because land ownership and homes are being built further away from the city. Jordan Springs is located in Penrith.
2. Do you think that this development is positive or negative for the surrounding community? For Sydney? For Australia?For Australia this development will allow space and housing for the increasing population. For Sydney it could mean that our urban centre is spreading thinner, more and better transport systems need to be made for this to occur successfully. Penrith will recieve an increase in job oppurtunities however, the production means that natural habitats will be destroyed for new ones to be made and various groups are against this.
Jordan Springs is an example of urban sprawl because land ownership and homes are being built further away from the city. Jordan Springs is located in Penrith.
2. Do you think that this development is positive or negative for the surrounding community? For Sydney? For Australia?For Australia this development will allow space and housing for the increasing population. For Sydney it could mean that our urban centre is spreading thinner, more and better transport systems need to be made for this to occur successfully. Penrith will recieve an increase in job oppurtunities however, the production means that natural habitats will be destroyed for new ones to be made and various groups are against this.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
9.1 Australia - The Urban Nation
Questions 1 - 12
1. Urban Sprawl is the movement of urban centres outwards to reduce population density.
2. Urban consolidation is when land within existing city's boundary is developed with high-rise apartment complexes, town houses and villa developments.
3. A highly urbanised country is when majority of the population live in urban centres.
4. Australia is a highly urbanised country because, it has a high population density, a high proportion of the population working in manufacturing and/or professional or service related industries and it is a centre of business, trade, tourism, entertainment and finance.
5. The main cities of Australia are all located on the coast due to historical reasons, easier transport linking to rivers and harbours.
6. Population density is the amount of people located per square kilometre. This is linked to urban sprawl as the population density shows how much urban sprawl has occurred.
7. Australian cities have very small population density compared to other capital cities of the world.
8. Urban consolidation is an advantage over urban sprawl as it allows to have greater population density in a smaller area.
9. Urban planners have had to be innovative in their design of apartments and new estates to manage the impacts of population growth in cities.
10. a) Melbourne
b) Population density is calculated by dividing population by land area.
c) Population Density - 1. Sydney, 2. Melbourne, 3. Adelaide, 4, Wollongong, 5. Perth, 6. Gold Coast, 7. New Castle, 8. Canberra, 9. Brisbane, 10. Gosford
d) 80%
11. The construction of the apartments in this area will have caused many issues to the residents of the detached houses. The creation of high rise apartments would have caused the loss of views and the increase of noise within a once quiet suburb. An example of some residents in stress over high rise apartments is "no high rise in Ku-ringai".
12. There are many advantages of having a housing estate is the freedom. Freedom of having more space, having a backyard and not being concerned of sharing a wall with others. A disadvantage is that you have no view and the facilities available in apartments are not available to you.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Urban Renew and Decay
- Define the following terms and include an example of each and explain how your example relates the word:
- Aesthetics -
- Aesthetics are the way in which something looks and/or is perceived.
- The Beijing Opera House (also known as 'the egg')
- The Beijing Opera House is an example of something that was designed for aesthetics. They made the opera house with the lake around it so it would look whole and egg shaped.
- Safety -
- Having a reduced risk of injury, illness, danger or loss of life.
- The Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan
- This building was made as a safe structure to withstand the frequent earthquakes that occur in Taiwan. Buildings like these have begun to be made in countries vulnerable to earthquakes such as New Zealand.
- Slums -
- A slum is a thickly populated, run-down, squalid part of a city, inhabited by poor people.
- One of the largest slums in the world, located in Mumbai
- The amount of decay and terrible conditions that people who live in slums live with is practically equal to living on the street. Their houses run next to sewers and the people inside the places are often exposed to vicious diseases.
- Decay -
- Urban decay is a process by which a city, or a part of a city, falls into a state of disrepair and neglect. It is characterized by depopulation, economic reconstructing, property abandonment, high unemployment fragmented families, political disenfranchisement, crime, and desolate urban landscapes.
- An example of urban decay.
- This picture, showing an example of urban decay, portrays the amount of waste can be produced from it. After being abandoned, parts begin to weather and infestations and creatures take over.
- Reconstruction and renewal -
- Areas devastated by war or invasion challenge urban planners. Resources are scarce. The existing population has needs; buildings, roads, services and basic infrastructure like power, water and sewerage.
- A city plan for Kabul (post-war)
- After the wreckage of war, many towns needed to re-established lost homes and resources. Kabul is an example of the planning of the rebuilding of a city area.
- Transport -
- Transport is to carry, move, or convey from one place to another.
- A busy train station.
- With a growing population, transport becomes more and more necessary in society's day to day lives, but is the Australian government doing enough to control the influx of people travelling by public transport?
- Suburbanization -
- To suburbanize is to make a place look more like suburbia as well as being used as a suburb.
- By planning an area, suburbanization can be controlled and specified to a particular area. This picture shows the plan of a suburb created away from urban areas.
- Environmental factors -
- Environment protection and conservation are of utmost importance to many planning systems across the world.
- Even though urbanization is almost inevitable with the amount of population increase, by keeping certain environmental factors, area and city planners can control and lessen the amount of pollution and environmental impact they cause.
- Light and sound -
- Light and sound can affect the distance from houses and their neighbours as well as the distance in width of the street.
- They flight path of airplanes can affect where a house might be built as well as how the house would be built. For example; including double glazed windows to reduce noise pollution into the house.
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