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.