WorksheetsSydney - Economic Character and Urban Dynamics
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Worksheet time: 22mins
Define the term 'morphology'.
the high-tech information- based
economy arising largely from new developments in the internet, telecommunications, and computer sectors.
the functional form and character of an urban environment.
an urban area surrounding and connected to the central city.
a process whereby people, usually those who are quite affluent, move from the city to rural areas but continue to maintain an urban way of life.
Define the term 'alternative lifestyle'.
the renewal of inner-city residential precincts; dilapidated homes are purchased, refurbished, and occupied by middle-income and high-income earners.
a reversal of the rural to large city movement associated with urbanisation
the continuous, and often unplanned, outward growth of an urban area
a conscious attempt to create a new way of life free of the constraints and stresses of mainstream urban living
Define the term 'counter-urbanisation'.
a reversal of the rural to large city movement associated with urbanisation
the movement of people, employment and facilities away from the inner city towards outer urban areas
the area bounded by the furthest extent of commuting to metropolitan jobs
policies that encourage higher population densities in established suburban areas
Define the term 'decentralisation'.
land use regulations or controls that are designed to exclude 'undesirable elements' from a particular urban space
the deterioration of the built environment. Urban infrastructure falls into a state of disrepair and buildings are left empty for long periods of time
a reversal of the rural to large city movement associated with urbanisation
the dispersal of activities and people from large urban centres to smaller urban centres and rural communities
Define the term 'exclusionary zoning'.
the outer edge of an urban area
distinctive residential districts comprising a clustering of people with a common culture and forming an identifiable community
land use regulations or controls that are designed to exclude 'undesirable elements' from a particular urban space
the area bounded by the furthest extent of commuting to metropolitan jobs
Define the term 'exurbanisation'.
a process whereby people, usually those who are quite affluent, move from the city to rural areas but continue to maintain an urban way of life either through long-distance commuting or technology
both the functional form and 'I character of the urban environment.
the movement of people, employment and facilities away from the inner city towards outer urban areas
the functional form and character of an urban environment
Define the term 'gentrification'.
the movement of people, employment and facilities away from the inner city towards outer urban areas
the renewal of inner-city residential precincts; dilapidated homes are purchased, refurbished and occupied by middle-income and high-income earners
a reversal of the rural to large city movement associated with urbanisation
the area bounded by the furthest extent of commuting to metropolitan jobs
Define the term ' new economy'.
the movement of people, employment and facilities away from the inner city towards outer urban areas
a conscious attem pt to create a new way of life free of the constraints and stresses of mainstream urban living
the protection of luxury lifestyles, which has resulted in restrictions in spatial access and the freedom of movement of other urban dwellers
the high-tech information-based economy arising largely from new developments in the internet, telecommunications and computer sectors
Define the term 'peri-metropolitan region'.
the deterioration of the built environment. Urban infrastructure falls into a state of disrepair and buildings are left empty for long periods of time
the functional form and character of an urban environment
the area bounded by the furthest extent of commuting to metropolitan jobs
the dispersal of activities and people from large urban centres to smaller urban centres and rural communities
Define the term 'spatial exclusion'.
a process whereby people, usually those w ho are quite affluent, move from the city to rural areas but continue to maintain an urban way of life
distinctive residential districts comprising a clustering of people with a common culture and forming an identifiable community
the protection of luxury lifestyles, which has resulted in restrictions in spatial access and the freedom of movement of other urban dwellers
the redevelopment of an urban area
Define the term 'suburb'.
an urban area surrounding and connected to the central city; many are exclusively residential, others have their own commercial centres
the movement of people, employment and facilities away from the inner city towards outer urban areas
the dispersal of activities and people from large urban centres to smaller urban centres and rural communities
the area bounded by the furthest extent of commuting to metropolitan jobs
Define the term 'suburbanisation'.
the continuous, and often unplanned, outward growth of an urban area
a reversal of the rural to large city movement associated with urbanisation
the movement of people, employment and facilities away from the inner city towards outer urban areas
an urban area surrounding and connected to the central city; many are exclusively residential, others have their own commercial centres
Define the term 'urban consolidation'.
policies that encourage higher population densities in established suburban areas, usually through planning regulations allowing more dwelling units on a given area of land through subdivision or strata title
the deterioration of the built environment. Urban infrastructure falls into a state of disrepair and buildings are left empty for long periods of time
the protection of luxury lifestyles, which has resulted in restrictions in spatial access and the freedom of movement of other urban dwellers;
a reversal of the rural to large city movement associated with urbanisation
Define the term 'urban decay'.
both the functional form and 'I character of the urban environment.
land use regulations or controls that are designed to exclude 'undesirable elements' from a particular urban space
the deterioration of the built environment. Urban infrastructure falls into a state of disrepair and buildings are left empty for long periods of time
the continuous, and often unplanned, outward growth of an urban area
Define the term ' urban morphology'.
the renewal of inner-city residential precincts; dilapidated homes are purchased, refurbished and occupied by middle-income and high-income earners
both the functional form and character of the urban environment.
both the functional form and character of the urban environment. The factors that contribute to a city's morphology include its land use and street patterns; its architectural styles, building types and materials, streetscapes and
density of development; the nature of the biophysical environment
an urban area surrounding and connected to the central city; many are exclusively residential, others have their own commercial centres
Define the term 'urban periphery'.
land use regulations or controls that are designed to exclude 'undesirable elements' from a particular urban space
the area bounded by the furthest extent of commuting to metropolitan jobs
the outer edge of an urban area
the continuous, and often unplanned,
outward growth of an urban area
Define ther tem 'urban renewal'.
a conscious attempt to createa new way of life free of the constraints and stresses of mainstream urban living
the deterioration of the built environment. Urban infrastructure falls into a state of disrepair and buildings are left empty for long periods of time
distinctive residential districts comprising a clustering of people with a common culture and forming an identifiable community
the redevelopment of an urban area
Define the term 'urban sprawl'.
the continuous, and often unplanned,
outward growth of an urban area
distinctive residential districts comprising a clustering of people with a common culture and forming an identifiable community
the functional form and character of an urban environment
the deterioration of the built environment. Urban infrastructure falls into a state of disrepair and buildings are left empty for long periods of time
Define the term ' urban village'.
the high-tech information- based economy arising largely from new developments in the internet
distinctive residential districts comprising a clustering of people with a common culture and forming an identifiable community
the continuous, and often unplanned, outward growth of an urban area
the dispersal of activities and people from large urban centres to smaller urban centres and rural communities
What is this an example of?
urban decay
urbanisation
suburb
new economy
What is this an example of?
exclusionary zoning
suburb
suburbanisation
alternative lifestyle
WHat is this an example of?
morphology
urban sprawl
gentrification
counter-urbanisation
What is this an example of?
new economy
morphology
decentralisation
alternative lifestyle
What is this an example of?
spatial exclusion
urban village
gentrification
peri-metropolitan region
What is this an example of?
urban periphery
morphology
suburb
spatial exclusion
What is this an example of?
new economy
alternative lifestyle
suburbanisation
urban renewal
What is this an example of?
urban renewal
suburbanisation
gentrification
new economy
urban village
suburbanisation
spatial exclusion
urban periphery
What types of jobs dominate the Sydney economy?
retail trade
healthcare and social assistance
scientific and technical services
financial and insurance service
What is this an example of?
the sydney corridor / urban corridor
urban sprawl
urbanisation
suburbanisation
What is 'privatisation'?
The cities total amount of capital
The process in which suburbanisation dominates
Gated communities in Sydney
Public business, industry, and services being bought out.
What is the ' new economy'?
E-commerce
Economies that move away from labor and into communications and technology, innovation is key.
A form of investing money into cryptocurrencies
The current retail market's urge to regain commercial areas.
Sydney is the (a) biggest economy in the world.
Describe the history of the spatial distribution of Sydney's industrial locations.
1950s to the 1980s saw Industry slowly move from the CBD to the inner west region of Sydney before going further west in the 190s owards.
Western Sydney was drastically built up with Parramatta dominating.
The industry is largely based in the northern suburbs, north of the 'latte line'.
The industry is still dominant in the CBD as to be close to airports and ports.
Which suburbs are now Industrial hubs in Sydney?
Maroubra, Padstow, Surry Hills
The Hills Districts
Sutherland, Blacktown, Potts Point,
Blacktown, Fairfield, Liverpool
Why is 'franchising' as a centralised plan still dominating the retail market place?
Global brands that deliver consistency, stable pricing, and offers financial gains for people who want to operate a franchise.
Sydney believes in consumerism.
It doesn't dominate, Sydney siders are now pushing to only shop at independent retailers.
E-commerce isn't rising as quickly as economists originally predicted.
Which supermarket dominates the retail market?
Aldi
Woolworths
Coles
IGA
What has operational efficiency NOT lead to?
centralised purchasing and distribution networks.
significant workforce restructuring
adaptation to changing consumer tastes and behavior
Rise in foot traffic of shoppers
How has the spatial distribution of retail hubs changed?
Suburban shopping centres are growing in number
Western Sydney has risen drastically
Smaller retailers have moved to strategic centralised locations
Outer regions of the city lack access to retailers
What is an example of a 'bulky goods' complex?
Bunnings
Myer
Costco
Woolworths
How can local retailers compete with global brands?
Differentiate from the competitor
Head-on competition
Rise their prices
Improve store and brand image through media
