Spatial Technologies - Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Geographic Information Systems are software that help us to collect, record, organize and analyse geographic information. The information (or data) that is stored in the program is presented spatially on a map, so GIS presents information as well as the location of where the information was collected. A map of a location is provided with different layers of information that can be overlaid on top of the map. We use GIS regularly when we use Google Maps, and observe different layers of information. GIS can be used to help investigate issues and devise solutions to problems.
Go to the NSW Planning website and examine the map for the Sydenham to Bankstown Urban Renewal Corridor.
http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/Plans-for-your-area/Priority-Growth-Areas-and-Precincts/Sydenham-to-Bankstown-Urban-Renewal-Corridor/Map
You can see that you have been provided with a base map. In the left hand column, there are different layers of information that you can click. When you click on a selection, it provides another layer of information on top of the map.
As an introduction, just click on a few different layers of information to see how the map changes dependent on what is clicked in the left hand column.
Describe the spatial distribution of medium and medium-high rise housing in the suburbs of the Inner West.
Sustainability
How will the new cycle and pedestrian routes contribute to the sustainability of the Inner West?
Examine the location of Open Space, and describe its location in relation to the areas that are likely to be most densely populated.
Assess whether these provisions will be adequate for the proposed increase in the population.
Evaluate whether the Sydenham-Bankstown Urban Renewal Corridor will create an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable urban place for the Inner West.
Go to the NSW Planning website and examine the map for the Sydenham to Bankstown Urban Renewal Corridor.
http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/Plans-for-your-area/Priority-Growth-Areas-and-Precincts/Sydenham-to-Bankstown-Urban-Renewal-Corridor/Map
You can see that you have been provided with a base map. In the left hand column, there are different layers of information that you can click. When you click on a selection, it provides another layer of information on top of the map.
As an introduction, just click on a few different layers of information to see how the map changes dependent on what is clicked in the left hand column.
- Click on “View map full screen”.
- Zoom into the map so that it only shows suburb categorise as being in the Inner West. At the west you should see Ashfield and Ashbury, and at the east of the map you should see St Peters and Sydenham.
- Click all the boxes except “Sydney-Bankstown Urban Renewal Corridor” to remove all layers of information.
- Click on “Land Use Implementation Plans”.
Describe the spatial distribution of medium and medium-high rise housing in the suburbs of the Inner West.
- Click on “Special Infrastructure Contribution”.
- Describe the extra infrastructure that is going to be provided to cater for the Urban Renewal Corridor in the Inner West section or the corridor.
Sustainability
- Click on “New and Enhanced Connections”, “Walking Catchment” and “Open Space”.
How will the new cycle and pedestrian routes contribute to the sustainability of the Inner West?
Examine the location of Open Space, and describe its location in relation to the areas that are likely to be most densely populated.
Assess whether these provisions will be adequate for the proposed increase in the population.
Evaluate whether the Sydenham-Bankstown Urban Renewal Corridor will create an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable urban place for the Inner West.
