Sustainable development
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Situation/Proposal
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Each pair will be given a situation or proposal for a development. You will need to investigate this proposal by examining articles, maps and relevant websites.
Possible scenarios: - Coal Seam Gas mining in Dharawal - New coal mines in the Hunter Valley - Barangaroo redevelopment - Removal of rail line and commercial development along Newcastle foreshore. |
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Context
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Find out more about the location of the proposed development,
particularly the ecological significance of the site. |
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Demographics and social issues
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Explore the demographics of the surrounding area including any
social issues impacting on residents. You might like to consider: - Employment rates - Housing affordability - Crime rates - Education attainment, etc. |
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Environmental impacts of the proposal
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What are the possible impacts if this proposal is approved?
Examine other locations where similar developments have taken place. What have been the impacts? |
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Make a decision
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Consider the sustainable development model. How does this
proposal address the 3 components of the sustainable development model? |
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Propose an alternative
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Suggest changes to the proposal so that it could be considered
to adequately address the sustainable development model. |
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