Urban Growth and Decline in Sydney

Urban Decline/Urban Decay

Population decrease in areas of the city.

Suburbs become neglected: slums.

Push factors away from Sydney include: Land prices, air pollution, Traffic congestion, Overpopulation.

Areas become derelict (rundown) forcing people to move away from urban locations.

Economic restructuring: movement of business e.g Pyrmont wharves to Port Botany

Urban decline Pyrmont pre 1980s.

Urban Growth/Urban Sprawl

Suburbs move outwards causing urban sprawl - ¼ acre blocks.

Human environment (houses, roads) dominate physical environment (trees, bushland)

Increase in waste disposal, water consumption, traffic congestion

The population of Sydney is predicted to reach 4.9 million by 2026

Increased spending of infrastructure.

Example: Western Suburbs Sydney

Management challenges, Waste, Resources,

Infrastructure and EnergyIssue

Waste: Increased population – more waste.

Resources: Extra Demand for water, food

Infrastructure: traffic congestion, demand for hospitals and schools.

Energy: power grid failure, fossil fuel energies.

Management More recycling schemes,

incentives to reduce packaging

Water restrictions, food regulations

Public transport initiatives, decentralisation of economy, government funding.

Green energy technologies, reduction in over use of energy.

The need for Urban Consolidation and Ecological Sustainability.

Urban government policy initiative (renewal, consolidation)

Halting the process of urban sprawl by building medium-high density residential areas.

Rejuvenating old buildings, proving green space, improving public transport.

Urban renewal = Gentrification

Balance between human and physical environments:Ecological Sustainability