Where have all the gardens gone? : an investigation into the disappearance of back yards in the newer Australian suburb
Hall, A. C.UUUU
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This paper provides a quantitative analysis of this change to the morphology of the Australian suburb. Comparisons are made with selected examples in the USA and UK. The effects and possible causes of the change are discussed and remedies suggested.
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Brisbane Qld. Urban Research Program Griffith University
Collation:
47 pages colour illustrations map
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Contents:
The morphological analysis - Visual inspection - Parameters measured - The initial inspection - Detailed analysis- the older suburb - The newer suburb - Queensland - Victoria - New South Wales - Western Australia - Comparators from the USA - What has been written? - Why should this disappearance be a problem? - Some examples from AdelaideOuter-suburban Adelaide - Port Adelaide - Why is it happening? - The issue of consumer choice - The role of house builders - Why are the houses an acceptable purchase? - Why are the layouts allowed? - What can be done? - Action through the planning system
ISBN:
9781921291159
Dewey class:
307.74
Language:
English
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BRN:
74844
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Research | Tech Book | 307.74 WHE | Available |