in the past decades, the Victoria Dock region is virtually abandoned due to its marshland site condition. However in 1990 something big was under-planning so as to reform the whole area, and just one year later, Docklands Authority Act 1991 has successfully passed by Victorian Parliament. Nowadays, Melbourne Docklands as one of the most famous places is under its way to change the face of the CBD and enhance of the Melbourne’s connection with its waterfront.
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Creativity and vitality:
The multifarious arts, talent, and culture provide identity and character of Docklands. According to (VicUrban, 2010), approximately $20 million has been invested in public art, and there are more than 35 artworks and promenades or built into its architecture and landscape. In addition, Docklands has a number of sites and structure of heritage significance, such as the Queen’s Warehouse, The railway Goods Shed No.2, etc. All the character and identity make the Melbourne Docklands unique all over the world.
Community wellbeing:
Docklands has good access to the metropolitan and regional road network. The masterpiece of Docklands created with safe and accessible public spaces and opportunities for social interaction. (VicUrban, 2010) states that, a sophisticated public transport system has been carried out locally, including tram, bus, taxi, bicycle network and facilities. All existing residential dwellings are located within 400 meters of either a tram or bus stop and within 800 meters radius of Southern Cross station. On the other hand, in compliance with the increasing vehicle population, Docklands provides adequate parking spaces for the residents, workers as well as visitors. According to (VicUrban, 2010), there are an estimated 14600 permanent car park spaces either existing or under construction at Docklands. Besides, there are bunch of existing and planned community infrastructure at Docklands to bring community wellbeing such as Hub@Docklands, family and children’s service Hub, Kangan Batman TAFE, YMCA Gym, Community meeting space, community health, places of worship and spirituality and so on and so forth. (Coomes Consulting, 2008) The convenient and omniform of this piece of land really bring a benefit to the whole society.
Noise issue in Docklands railyard:
The noise of railyards across Footscary Road is drawing eyeballs from committee of NewQuay residents. The yards are used under long-term lease as a major steel distribution center, operated by Pacific National and Bluescope Steel. Steel from various production mills is shipped in by rail and offloaded onto road transport. Unfortunately the noise was not taken into account in the Docklands redevelopment planning, therefore noise arose from moving of steel sections would certainly be an issue for the local residents as well as local pollution, and it need to be tackled down as soon as possible.
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