green square

What are the 5 suburbs that make up Green Square precinct

Alexandria, Waterloo, Zetland, Rosebery, Beaconsfield

Km away from city and airport?

3.5km and 4km

What type of site is green square?

Brownfield

Area covered by green square?

278ha or 2.78 km

Average elevation of green square?

40m

Name of traditional owners of green square?

Gadigal People of the Eora nation

What years was green square an industrial area and its influence?

1850s to 1940s, attracted lots of immigrants to work in factories which contributed to character and culture of place

No of factories and workers and type of housing during 1940s?

500 factories and 22200 workers who lived in tightly packed terrace houses

Examples of adaptive reuse on the changing character of green square

Royal women's hospital to Joynton Avenue Creative Centre, Benga Community Shed and water recycling plant processing 900 000L of water per day

Example of sympathetic infill/gentrification in green square?

The OVO by Mirvac and Infinity by Crown group apartments

Example of urban consolidation (parks) in Green square

The Drying Green park which features modern fountains and urban wetlands to honour the old land cover

What is placemaking?

When an area is designed in a way to create a culture of place and encourage community

Cost of green square redevelopment, number of people in new houses, permanent jobs generated, density by 2030

Costs 13 billion, 70 000 people living in 33000 new homes and 22000 permanent jobs, density of 22000 people km2

(physical) geomorphic and ecological processes at green square and impact on identity

low-lying and saturated sandy soils, increases risk of flooding, development means very little remnant vegetation

(physical) hydrological processes at green square and impact on identity

built on former Waterloo Swamp and Dam in the Botany Basin, high risk of flooding from low-lying land thus urban development is heavily influenced by flood mitigation strategies

(physical) atmospheric processes at green square and impact on identity

impacted by El Nino and La Nina, local wind tunnels and urban heat island

(human processes) urban decay then renewal at green square and its impact on identity

occurred after decentralisation of manufacturing in 1970s-80s, shift from industrial powerhouse to mixed residential and commercial area

(human processes) urban renewal (development) at green square

renewal accounts for 70% of developments because it is 30% cheaper and more sustainable

(human processes) placemaking and its impact on identity of green square

makes it more desirable to live in, interconnected streets means pedestrian safety and accessibility, public spaces means sharing culture and events

(economic links) public transport links to other places

development occurred due to train station built for 2000 Olympics, links to CBD and airport

how many people use green square station? (rail links)

12000 in 2014 to 21000 in 2017, 80% inc

what 3 roads does Green square exist at?

Botany Road, Bourke Street, and O'Riordan Street

(economic links) road links to other places

3 major north-south roads but limited east-west roads impact ability to fully connect with surrounding areas

(economic links) cycling links to other places

2.4km of bike lanes for the large demographic of people aged 15-40

(cultural links) changing demographic on culture

rising demographic tertiary-educated people aged 25-29 who are embracing inner-urban lifestyle

what is the projected dominant age group in 2041?

25-29

(cultural links) how does apartment-centric living create community

through shared spaces and events

(cultural links) cultural links to China

a 16% of population is from china, shapes character and enriches business

(political links) links through City of Sydney

part of City of Sydney local government area (LGA) and takes up 10%, local is City of Syd, state is Heffron, federal is Sydney

(political links) links through Sydney Metropolis of Three Plan (hint: brownfield site)

government is increasing density in brownfield sites to accommodate population growth and limit urban sprawl

(political links) is green square part of global economic arc and its % in NSW's economic output?

part of Sydney's global economic arc, generates over 41% of NSW's total economic output,

what award did green square get in mid-2019?

6 star Green Star Communities rating, highest one possible and shows commitment to sustainability

(environmental change) sustainable design

Guayama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre constructed using sustainable materials, solar panels, and use recycled water

(environmental change) overshadowing

due to high-density areas, large shadows on ground eg. Infinity by Crown group and OVO by Mirvac

(environmental change) construction air and noise pollution

decreased air quality, has 5400 proposed dwellings which require large amounts sand and water for construction material

(social change) street network

enhancements to streetscape eg planting along streets, widened footpaths which enhance safety and appeal

(social change) demographic change and housing demand

rise of YUPPIES, SINKS, and DINKS in sydney area, green square fulfills housing demand

(social change) fragmented development progress

due to private landowners, some areas are undergoing rapid renewal while others are experiencing decay

(social change) strain of services

projected 70,000 residents, train station experience 25% increase in use/year, leading to overcrowded transport

(social change) property market

very high housing costs, according to RealEstate.com the average property price in mid-2024 was 1.5 to 2.1 million

(economic change) balanced development

developers are prioritising residential areas, need to attract more commercial businesses to the Town Centre

(environmental sustainability) Response to flooding include money invested and techniques used

$140 million in partnership with Sydney Water and other companies, includes a 2.4km underground drain using micro-tunneling techniques, installing 1.8m diameter pipes up to 12m underground

(environmental sustainability) Evidence of successful response to flooding?

success shown in November 2018 storms, won the Infrastructure Project Innovation award at the 2019 NSW Water Awards

(economic sustainability) how are they improving business opportunities

2015 rezoning of Southern Enterprise Area has allowed for wider range of business activities

(social sustainability) which government and what are their aims on providing affordable housing

City of Sydney is making 15% of homes in South Sydney Area dedicated to affordable housing while ensuring it does not impact on development viability

(social sustainability) how do they plan on providing affordable housing (regulations)

3% of resident floor plan is to be used for affordable housing from June 2022, only applies to future construction or renovations

(social sustainability) how much built and planned affordable housing was in green square in 2019?

300 built and 650 planned

(social sustainability) what sustainable development goals (SDG) does making more affordable housing meet?

SDGs 9 and 11 by providing resilient and inclusive infrastructure for residents

(social sustainability) evidence of effectiveness

not effective, City West Housing's Boronia apartment completed in 2025 and provided 74 homes, land for planned Acacia apartment was sold at discounted price and estimated to provide 264 rentals