The Nature and Location of Residential Land

Determined by Economic processes: affordability greater the wealth, greater the choice; socioeconomic status Social processes: lifestyle, family composition

Three main factors contribute to any decision on where to live in Sydney The pattern of land values The local residential environment The type of housing stock available in an area

New Suburban Developments on the Urban Periphery Low density housing Cater for needs of families Access to Sydney’s radial system of motorways e.g M2 (northwest Sydney), M5 (southwest Sydney) Once catered for agriculture and bushland

M5 MOTORWAY SYDNEY

LIGHT HORSE INTERCHANGE M4

Residential Infilling and Replacement Is an important feature of Sydney and linked to economic restructuring Decline and abandonment of the CIA residential land close to the city (mix of medium-to-high density housing) e.g Jackson’s Landing

Specific Sub-Markets: Building conversions (fig2.4.32) Mixed residential developments with shared community facilities (fig2.4.33) Transport node developments Demolition and rebuilding (fig.2.4.34) Dual occupancy (fig.2.4.35) High-density inner-city residential development (fig.2.4.36)

Activities Answer questions 1-14 p209 (Understanding the text) Answer questions 7, 9, 10,11 (Activities)