GMH and Land Use Change

Question 1

Research Question

Answer 1

What are the social impacts of brownfield land use change at the GMH site in Fishermans Bend?

Question 2

Hypothesis

Answer 2

Brownfield land use change at the GMH site in Fishermans Bend is positively impacting the social needs of the population in this region.

Question 3

GIS
What

Answer 3

Geographic Information System
Computer mapping software that collects, stores and analyses information
Displayed in layered maps that be turned on and off, depending on the relevant information required
Data gained from GNSS and scientists

Question 4

CCZ explanation

Answer 4

2012, Matthew Guy makes five precincts of Fishermans Bend into a Capital City Zone
Eases height restrictions and planning permits
Faster development of land use change
500% land value increase

Question 5

FBURA

Answer 5

2050 completion date
80,000 residents (from 200) and jobs
Signed off by Andrews Government in 2018

Question 6

Melbourne University

Answer 6

Land purchased by Melbourne Uni to build new campus
2025 completion date

Question 7

Location of GMH

Answer 7

Fishermans Bend - Employment Precinct
West of Salmon Road
East of Todd Road
West Gate Freeway to south
Lorimer St/Yarra River to the north
5km southwest of CBD

Question 8

FBURA date

Answer 8

Andrews Government gives final tick of approval in 2018

Question 9

Last Glacial Maximum

Answer 9

18,000 years ago
Predominantly deserts and ice sheets
Cold temperatures

Question 10

Holocene Climatic Optimum

Answer 10

8,000 years ago
Temperature increased, warmer and thus more evaporation
Widespread forest environments