The Docklands- an example of environmental urban change

Question 1

Docklands’ location

Answer 1

Location=relative location
- Southwest Melbourne
- 2km west of Melbourne’s CBD
- Bordered by Spencer St
- Into Melbourne CBD
- Accompanied by Port Melbourne and South Melbourne

Question 2

3 Geographical characteristics (natural and human)

Answer 2

Natural characteristics
- Waterfront
- Green spaces
- Trees
Human characteristics
- Commercial buildings
- Residential homes
- Marvel Stadium

Question 3

How Docklands has changed over time

Answer 3

Docklands’ use
1. Not used as a port much it is instead used as a
2. Recreational hub with
- Many attractions for tourists:
- Parks
- Casinos
- Marvel stadium
3. Further development of infrastructure:
- Interconnection
- Southern Cross station
- Tram/train routes running via the
1. 35
2. 70
3. 75 trams
4. 232
5. 235
6. 237 buses
4. A livable place for people
1. Many residential homes
2. Cafes
3. Modern

Question 4

Sustainability/management strategies- practices in this environment management

Answer 4

1. Switching to renewable resources is encouraged in Docklands
   - People changing their daily habits
   Not using petroleum cars
   Pick up rubbish
   Use solar panels for electricity
   - Not eating as much beef
   - Not shop with plastic shopping bags
   Community Gardens
   - Join
   - Help the environment by getting fresh produce

Question 5

Sustainability- three pillars

Answer 5

1. Social
   - Relative to people’s habits
2. Environmental
   - What people are doing with changing their habits
3. Economic
   - Channel 7/9
   - Commercial shops

Question 6

How effectively have the aims of this urban change been met (be able to support with evidence)

Answer 6

(Partially) - Overarching judgement

(Firstly,) Docklands social aims have been effectively met

1. Recreational hub
   - Attractive/Appealing to tourists
2. Marvel Stadium
3. Parks
4. Vibrant
5. Modern
6. Interconnection
7. Southern Cross Station
8. Services
   - Running via the
9. 35
10. 70
11. 75 trams
12. 232
13. 235
14. 237 buses
15. Livable
16. Residential homes
17. Entertainment
    - Marvel Stadium

(Secondly,) Docklands economic aims have been effectively met with an exception

1. Channel 7/9 buildings
   - Commercial businesses
2. (Additionally,) there is an exception to this with some smaller businesses being shut down

(Thirdly,) Docklands environmental aims have not been effectively met

1. Buildings are prone to
   - flooding
   - Water damage
   (Because) sea levels are bound to rise
   (Due to) Climate Change