Chatswood
Urban consolidation is basically the alternate method to urban sprawl. Urban consolidation is basically using up less space and is more convenient.
History of Chatswood
Chatswood is a very small area.
Before Chatswood was a residential area, it was used for timber and farming.
Chatswood was discovered in 1876. In 1876, people also started to live and settle into Chatswood.
The population of Chatswood grew as the North Shore railway line was made in 1890.
The population again increased in 1932, as the Harbour Bridge opened.
But the population was soon dropped as the great depression occured and WWII commenced.
Chatswood is the home to many commercial and retail districts such as, CSR limited, Smith's snackfood, Abigroup and etc. It is also the home to, Optus, Nortel Networks, IBM and etc.
Before Chatswood was a residential area, it was used for timber and farming.
Chatswood was discovered in 1876. In 1876, people also started to live and settle into Chatswood.
The population of Chatswood grew as the North Shore railway line was made in 1890.
The population again increased in 1932, as the Harbour Bridge opened.
But the population was soon dropped as the great depression occured and WWII commenced.
Chatswood is the home to many commercial and retail districts such as, CSR limited, Smith's snackfood, Abigroup and etc. It is also the home to, Optus, Nortel Networks, IBM and etc.
Why did urban consolidation occur in Chatswood?
Urban consolidation occured in Chatswood because it was an ideal loaction for high rise complexes. Urban consolidation was more space efficient and Chatswood was the home of many commercial and retail districts. All of these companies require high rise buildings as it was what suited the company. It also held a large amount of people and again was convenient.
Impacts of Urban Consolidation on the physical and human environment
Urban consolidation has had a positive impact on the physical environment as when an area has been consolidated it does not use up much space. It also gives an area more of the 'city' look. It also increases the population as more people can live in high rise apartments and also apartments are in high demand lately. Urban consolidation is the better alternate to urban sprawl as it is more convenient.
Urban consolidation has had a positive impact on the human environment as it increases the population in areas that have been consolidated.
Urban consolidation has had a positive impact on the human environment as it increases the population in areas that have been consolidated.