Essay On Barangaroo

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Barangaroo is situated along the Sydney Harbour, between Walsh Bay and King Street Wharf. Previously called East Darling Harbour, it was renamed Barangaroo in 2006 after the powerful Cammeraygal leader of the local Aboriginal community during European colonisation. *Include sentence summarising essay points* History: The Gadigal people of the Eora nation territory are the Traditional Custodians of the Sydney region. Barangaroo was primarily a location for fishing, hunting and for congregation. European colonisation and developments in technology throughout time brought a shift in the use of the land, from a hunting and fishing ground to a port for exportation, to one of Sydney’s biggest urban renewal areas. The development of Barangaroo and …show more content…

Sustainable urban areas form once there is a balance between environmental, economic and socio-cultural variables. In Sydney, these variables are driven by the Government Planning Policy: The Metropolitan Strategy, which recognises the relationship between social, economic and environmental planning to implement effective strategies to move towards social equity in the urban context. The incentive to develop a built environment which places the focal point on environmental and economic sustainability demonstrates progress and a shift in values from the past 10-20 years, and highlights that we have found a new value for the use of urban space. There is also a shift in land use at Barangaroo, as the population values the location for more than its manufacturing and production, but also for the opportunity the locality provides to support the lifestyle and economy for future generations. The Urban Renewal Project: The Barangaroo Delivery Authority has proposed the following goals by the year

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