Introduction 1: Live

Question 1

What strategy does “live” aspect of the project focus on

Answer 1

Developing a large range of affordable housing and apartments choices in prime locations

Question 2

what is the aim of the “Live” aspect

Answer 2

to entice a range of people to move and work in newcastle in order to stop decline

Question 3

List good examples of the “Live” aspect

Answer 3

Carrington

Linwood

Question 4

What was carrington like before the renewal (2)

Answer 4

• Large portion covered in mudflats

- Seen as undesirable place to live due to a lack of investment and maintenance creating a large area of disadvantage

Question 5

How did the Honeysuckle development corporation renew carrington

Answer 5

Extended Carrington by filling in the mudflats
Created the foreshore seawall, and foreshore park,
Redeveloped the Carrington bridge
Sold a majority of the extended land to the Mirvac real-estate group leading to the creation of 93 dwellings

Question 6

what is the effect of renewing carrington

Answer 6

Enticed a large mix people:

• families,
• SINKs (single income no kids),
• DINKs (double income no kids),
• New university graduates with high paying jobs(yuppies),
• Empty nesters to move to the area

Question 7

How did the renewal of carrington entice people to live there (4)

Answer 7

Cheaper real estate
Prime location (close to city,easy access)
Maintained a secluded atmosphere.

Question 8

What was Linwood like before the renewal

Answer 8

The location of 11 abandoned timber wool stores that stood unused and dilapidated for years, preventing the public use of the foreshore

Question 9

How did the Honeysuckle development corporation renew linwood (4)

Answer 9

• Dredging the foreshore to allow for public use
• Demolition of the sheds and converting the area into a main residential hub for city commuters
• Construction 400 dwellings from a range of developers
• Construction of a shared pathways to allow for easy access to the city
  Creation of art installments (drop in the ocean, the beacon)

Question 10

List examples of dwellings in linwood (3)

Answer 10

Kingston regatta key apartments
75 architect designed homes (R,Y,B)
70 low mid-price homes

Question 11

what is the effect of renewing linwood

Answer 11

Enticing a Large mix of people:

• Families
• SINKs
• DINKs
• Yuppies
• Empty nesters

Question 12

How did renewal of linwood entice people to live there (4)

Answer 12

• Creating affordable housing
• Prime location (close to city, easy access)
• Access to many recreational services.

Question 13

What are the consequences of the “live” aspect of the Honeysuckle renewal project on social structure (2)

Answer 13

• Change in the worker demographic of Newcastle from predominantly white collar to blue collar workers
• More affluent and high in intellectual capital workforce

Question 14

What are the direct consequences of the “live” aspect of the Honeysuckle renewal project on Economic Character (2)

Answer 14

• Increase in demand for housing close to city increasing house prices, creating more affluent areas
• Social dislocation of the previous residents due to increase in living cost

Question 15

What are the consequences of the “live” aspect of the Honeysuckle renewal project on Culture of place (1)

Answer 15

• Design of houses that better reflect, Newcastle’s heritage and culture

Question 16

What are the consequences of the “live” aspect of the Honeysuckle renewal project on Sustainable development and Growth

Answer 16

• Supports the development of more socially sustainable housing, providing houses with easy access to the CBD that is affordable.
• Entice, global business and recreational services to operate in newcastle